L-1771-D
27.
OPERATION
GENERAL:
Avoid over filling the unit, it can cause the tractor to lose
traction and skid, as well as cause the blower to clog.
Extremely heavy loads will be difficult to dump. Fill to a
capacity that is comfortable for you to dump. When
backing up, carefully back STRAIGHT to avoid "jack-
knifing", which can cause damage to your equipment.
BEFORE STARTING:
CAUTION: Your lawn-vac system engine is shipped
without oil or gasoline.DO NOT attempt to start your
Lawn-vac engine without servicing the engine for oil
First.
1) Service the engine with oil and gasoline as instructed in
the separate engine manual.
2) Inspect the lawn-vac system to make sure the mower
deck adapter, hose, and upper chute are properly attached.
3) Check that the lower flap at the rear of the canopy is lying
to the inside of the cart bed.
4) Check the tires for proper inflation. This should be 30
psi.
WARNING:
NEVER fill the fuel tank indoors, with the
engine running, or while the engine is hot. Do not smoke
while filling the fuel tank.
HOW TO START YOUR LAWN-VAC UNIT:
WARNING:
NEVER start or run the engine without the
hose and upper shoot being properly attached to the blower
housing and canopy.
1) Check that the engine has the proper level of oil and
gasoline.
2) Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug if it is not
already attached.
3) Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the "ON" position.
4) Move the choke lever on the engine to the "CHOKE"
position. (A warm engine may not require choking)
5) Move the throttle control lever on engine to the "FAST"
position.
6) Grasp the starter handle and pull the rope out slowly until
the rope becomes slightly harder to pull (this is the start of
the compression cycle in the engine). Let the rope rewind
slowly.
7) Pull the rope with a rapid, full stroke. Keep a firm grip on
the starter handle. Do not let the starter handle snap back
against the starter.
8) Repeat steps 6 and 7 until engine starts. When engine
starts, move the choke control gradually to the "RUN"
position.
HOW TO STOP YOUR LAWN-VAC UNIT:
1) To stop the engine, move the throttle control lever to the
"OFF" position.
2) Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the "OFF" position.
3) If the equipment is going to be unattended for an
extended period of time, or is going to be serviced, unplug
the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
CAUTION:
The muffler and adjacent areas are extremely
HOT
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USING YOUR LAWN-VAC UNIT
CAUTION:
Vehicle braking and stability may be affected
with the addition of an accessory or attachment. Be aware
of changing conditions on slopes. Stopping distances will
be greatly reduced. Refer to your tractor manual for safety
instructions.
1) Inspect the unit to make sure that the mower deck
adapter, hose, blower housing, upper chute, and canopy
boot are all properly attached.
2) Check that the lower flap at the rear of the canopy is lying
to the inside of the cart bed.
3) Check the tires for proper inflation. This should be 30
psi.
4) Check that the engine has the proper level of oil and
gasoline.
5) Begin operation with the tractor at low speed, adjusting
forward speed to match grass height and/or moisture
condition of the grass in order to prevent clogging.
6) Do not attempt to vacuum up any yard debris other than
grass and leaves.
WARNING:
Should your unit become clogged, shut off
tractor and lawn-vac engines. Do not attempt to unclog unit
without removing the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
This will prevent accidental starting of the engine.
TO EMPTY YOUR LAWN-VAC UNIT:
1) Shut off the tractor engine and set the brake.
2) Shut off the lawn-vac engine.
3) Using your foot, release the bed/canopy assembly by
pushing the bed lock bar back toward the engine.
CAUTION:
Due to the use of the gas spring to assist
dumping of the cart and canopy, the cart bed/canopy
assembly may spring forward rapidly. To avoid possible
injury, stay clear of the cart bed/canopy assembly and the
cable assembly that is attached to the canopy. Also, be
sure that no one is near the unit before releasing the bed
lock bar.
4) Use a rake or suitable tool to draw the yard debris away
from the cart bed.
5) After the cart is emptied, pull down on the canopy handle
to close the canopy. Tip the bed/canopy assembly forward
to secure it to the lock bar latch.
6) Go to the front of the unit and attach the canopy boot
back to the upper chute.
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