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CAUTION!!!!
SPINNING BLADE
OPERATING PROCEDURE
BEFORE STARTING,
follow the engine manufacturer’s instructions in preparing engine for
operation. Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or while engine is hot.
Do Not smoke
while filling tank!
1. Inspect area to be vacuumed and pickup all harmful objects and litter. Rocks and other harmful
debris can do serious damage to vacuum assembly and cause bodily injury.
2. For best vacuuming results operate tractor at manufacturer's recommended speed for best cutting. If grass
is high, mow first and vacuum on the second pass.
3. Your vcuum is preset to run at approximately 3200-RPM (380), 3800-RPM (385), at no load. Do not slow
down engine.
4.
SHUT OFF ENGINE TO UNLOAD
.
5. When operating tractor on slope or grade, exercise extreme caution. Do not cut across grade or
slope. Mow directly up and down hills.
6. Periodically check all fasteners for tightness.
7. Listen for unusual vibration of engine or air turbine. If excessive vibration is present, STOP engine
and check for damage to turbine fan.
8. Always shut off tractor engine and vacuum engine before servicing.
9. Replace deflector shield when discharge chute is removed.
10. When removing clogs,
SHUT OFF ALL ENGINES and wait for all moving part to come to a
complete stop! Failure to do so can cause serious bodily injury!
11. Do not tow unit on public roads.
12. Do not carry passengers on unit.
13. Avoid sudden turns or maneuvers.
EXTENDED STORAGE PROCEDURES
1. Wash and clean vacuum, and lubricate any lubrication points.
2. Drain fuel from the tank and run vacuum until fuel is exhausted in carburetor.
3. Drain and change the engine oil.
4. Clean tires and check pressure. Raising and supporting unit with weight off tires is recommended.
5. When storing a unit with Rubbermaid
containers, leave containers latched to top.
TRAC VAC WARRANTY POLICY
Midwest Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts
that are defective in material or workmanship or both for a period of one year residential use, and
90 day’s for commercial and rental use. The purchaser will pay transportation charges on parts
submitted for replacement under warranty. For warranty service, contact your local dealer from
whom the unit was purchased. There are no other express or implied warranties. Some states do
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and
exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights, which vary from state to state.
MIDWEST EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING, INC.
5225 Serum Plant Rd.
Thorntown, IN 46071
Phone: 1-800-Trac-Vac
Web Page:
www.trac-vac.com
E-Mail:
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