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Part No. 890311                                                                                                                                                                    Form No. F010396C

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VACUUM NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT:

 is raised

and lowered by lifting slightly upward on handle and pulling
height adjustment rod (Item 23) at left side of handle.

FOR MAXIMUM PICKUP:

  A

djust nozzle close to debris, but

without blocking airflow into the nozzle. 

NOTE

: Never bury nozzle into

debris.

CLEARING A CLOGGED NOZZLE
& EXHAUST:
 

Turn engine off and wait for impeller to

stop completely and disconnect spark plug wire. Wearing
durable gloves, remove clog.  Danger, the clog may
contain sharp materials.  Reconnect spark plug wire.

VACUUMING OPERATION

ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions
for type and amount of oil and gasoline used.

Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and
gasoline.

ENGINE SPEED: Controlled by throttle lever on the handle.
Under normal conditions, operate at minimum throttle to
accomplish your current cleaning task.

FUEL VALVE:  Move fuel valve to "ON" position (when
provided on engine).

CHOKE: See Primer.

PRIMER: Push primer per engine instructions.

THROTTLE: Move remote throttle control to fast position.
Pull starting rope to start engine.
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:
See Troubleshooting on page 12.

PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE  STARTING.

Inspect machine work area and machine before operat-
ing.  Make sure that all operators of this equipment are
trained in general machine use and safety.

Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs.  If excessive
vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for
damaged or worn impeller, loose impeller bolt, loose impeller
key, loose engine or lodged foreign objects.  Note: See parts
list for proper impeller bolt torque specifications. (See trouble
shooting section on page 12).

INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for vacuuming
leaves, grass clippings and other types of organic litter.
Debris mixed with cans, bottles and small amounts of sand
can be vacuumed; however, it is not this machine's primary
purpose.  Vacuuming cans, bottles and sand will affect the
longevity of your machine.

OPERATION

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Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must
be used when operating machine.

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Summary of Contents for KD505SPQ

Page 1: ...meo Homeo Homeowner wner wner wner wners s s s s V V V V Vacuum acuum acuum acuum acuum Hose Kit P N 900942 Hose Kit P N 900942 Hose Kit P N 900942 Hose Kit P N 900942 Hose Kit P N 900942 4 102mm x 10...

Page 2: ...ped with muffler deflector inspect periodically and replace if necessary with correct deflector 19 DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of grass leaves dirt or other...

Page 3: ...hose kit cap on nozzle until engine has been turned off and has come to a complete stop DO NOT operate machine with hose cap bag or hose removed DO NOT use this machine for vacuuming exclusively sand...

Page 4: ...on Item and part numbers are given to help in ordering replacement labels DANGER DANGER KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY Label Do Not Fill While Engine Is Hot Item 63 Part No 400268 E...

Page 5: ...RIMER Push primer per engine instructions THROTTLE Move remote throttle control to fast position Pull starting rope to start engine IFYOUR UNIT FAILSTO START See Troubleshooting on page 12 PUT OIL IN...

Page 6: ...is see Safety Warnings page 2 3 However many vacuums are used where dust is mixed with trash Your unit can intermittently vacuum in dusty areas Dust is the greatest cause of lost vacuum performance Ho...

Page 7: ...engine is cool Do not smoke Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine Drain fuel outdoors into an...

Page 8: ...s freely proceed to step 11 9 Place two crowbars between impeller and housing on opposite sides Pry impeller away from engine until it loosens Using a penetrat ing oil can help loosen a stuck impeller...

Page 9: ...d level tighten carriage bolts item 90 7 Completely rotate drive wheels around several times to insure there are no excessively tight areas in the chain 8 Repeat steps 4 thru 7 if chains need readjust...

Page 10: ...Part No 890311 Form No F010396C Page 10 of 12 R PARTS DRAWING KD505SPQ KD505SPQ KD505SPQ KD505SPQ KD505SPQ 18 18 18 18 18...

Page 11: ...2 WASHER HUB CAP 1 2 I D 900927 4 33 34 WHEEL ASS Y CAST incl item 21 TREADED 900760 2 35 WASHER 0 75 C 900997 1 0 36 37 LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING 890254 1 38 39 PLATE BRACE REAR 890189 2 40 SCREW CAP 1...

Page 12: ...Operator s bail not releasing clutch Broken or out of adjustment clutch cable Worn or broken clutch assembly Bracket control assembly item 112 out of adjustment Throttle in off position Out of gasoli...

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