Craftsman 247.77012 - Manual (Page 14)

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OPERATION
TO STarT engine
Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug.
The bag/chute switch button must be fully depressed by the tip of
front tab on bag handle or blower chute for engine to start.
Make sure bag/chute switch wire is connected to engine and
grounded to mounting bracket.
Gas tank should be filled 3/4 to full before starting.
Move throttle control to START/RUN (Rabbit)
position. See
Figure 10.
Move the choke control
toward the throttle control to choke
the engine’s carburetor. (A warm engine may not require choking.)
See Figure 10.
Standing behind the unit, grasp starter handle and pull rope out
until you feel a drag. See Figure 11.
Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm
grip on the starter handle. Let the rope rewind slowly.
Repeat, if necessary, until engine starts. When engine starts,
move choke control gradually away from the throttle control.
If engine falters, move choke control back toward the throttle
control and repeat steps 7 through 9.
ALWAYS keep the throttle control in the START/RUN
posi-
tion when operating the Yard Vacuum.
TO STOP engine
Move throttle control lever to slow (turtle) position.
Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine speed before
stopping engine.
Move throttle control lever to STOP
or OFF position.
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to the retaining post to
prevent accidental starting while the equipment is unattended.
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Figure 10
Throttle Control
Choke Control
Warning
When moving throttle control lever, be careful of heated surfaces and
sharp edges on muffler guard.
Figure 11