MTD 243-685-000 - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
A THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER
THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY (T YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO 0 DERATE YOUR POWER VACUUM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL—
HEED ITS WARNING.
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Your power vacuum was I )uilt to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
DANGER:
As with any type of powe^ equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in
serious injury, if you viola e any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourseif or others.
1. Read this operating and service instruction manual
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper
power vacuum.
2. Never allow children to operate this power vacuum.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, p;
small children and pets.
4. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill fuel tan
when engine is running, or while engine is hot. Wi|
spilled fuel before starting engine.
5. Do not change engine governor settings.
6. Do not put hands near rotating parts for any reason.
7. If the power vacuum should start to vibrate abnorrr
the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vi
generally a warning of trouble.
8. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certaii
ing parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect:
wire and keep wire away from plug to prevent accide
ing. Also keep throttle control lever in the stop positio
9. If the power vacuum should become blocked with del
point, shut engine off and wait until the impeller c(
complete stop before attempting to remove the ob
Disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental start
carefully,
jse of the
irticularly
c indoors,
'6 off any
ally, stop
oration is
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park plug
Jtal start-
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mes to a
jtruction.
¡ng.
10. Check all bolts for tightness at frequent periods.
11. Never store this power vacuum with fuel in the tank. Allow
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
12. Keep bag and equipment free of debris when not in use.
13. Never operate this power vacuum unless air duct and vacuum
bag are properly affixed in their place. Large zippered end of
bag must be closed when operating to prevent objects from
being blown out.
14. Never empty vacuum bag when engine is running.
15. Never change inlet nozzle or auxiliary hose attachment when
engine is running.
16. The manufacturer recommends that the operator wear safety
glasses or some other suitable eye protection when operating
this machine.
17. Check the vacuum bag frequently for wear and replace when
necessary.
18. Never operate as a leaf blower unless impeller guard and guard
assembly are properly affixed in their place.
19. Exercise caution whenever operating as a leaf blower. Do not
allow discharge to be pointed in the direction of persons.
20. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while tak­
ing medication that impairs the senses or reactions.
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
(Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit. Quantities of parts and part
numbers are shown in parentheses.)
ATTACHiNG THE NOZZLE AND
AiR DUCT ASSEMBLY
Hand Knobs
(Qty. 2)
(720-0170)
Cupped
Washers (Qty. 3)
' (736-0242)
Flat
Washer (Qty. 1)'
(736-0231)
B
i ATTACHING THE
UPPER HANDLE
Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x
1-3/4" Long (Qty. 4)
(710-0136)
Hex Lock Nuts
1/4:20 Thread
(Qty. 4)
(712-0107)
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INSTALLING THE BAG
Stuti Pins (Qty. 2)
(711-0737)
Ifush-On
S| feed Nuts
(Qty. 2)
(1539-019)
ATTACHING THE CLUTCH ROD
(Self-Propelled Units Only)
Clutch Grip and Extension.
Spring are Not Shown Q
Clevis Pin
(Qty. 1)
(711-0679)-
Hairpin Clip
(Qty. 1)
(714-0145)
Hex Lock
Nut 1/4-20 Thread
(Qty. 1)
(712-0107)
Hex Jam Nut
1/4-20 Thread
(Qty.1)
(712-0298)
(Thinner Nut)
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FIGURE 1.
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