.
Drain the gasoline and oil from the unit.
.
Remove the three wing nuts that secure the nozzle to the outer
housing and remove the nozzle.
.
Remove the plastic cover and metal cover from front of the engine by
removing the screws.
.
Tip the unit backward so that it rests on the handles.
.
Remove the lower guard of the gear box by removing the screws, See
Figure 11
Figure 11
.
Remove the impeller (front) by removing the screws.
.
If old belt cannot remove from the unit, cut and remove it.
.
Insert new belt between “V” pulley of the clutch and the transmission
pulley of the engine.
.
It is a little harder to load new belt because of its tightness. Press down
the V belt and rotate impeller to place new belt into slot on the pulley.
Pay attention not to put your hands between V belt and pulley to avoid
injury.
. Press down on the belt guard spring by the idler pulley, and adjust the
spring.
. Turn the impeller assembly counterclockwise to place the belt into the
slot on the impeller. Make sure the belt is routed inside all belts guards.
.
Reassemble the flail screen, discharge chute, nozzle and the bag. (For
reassembly, follow instructions in previous page in reverse order.)
Storing Your Yard Vacuum
Clean the equipment thoroughly.
a.
Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
b.
Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
c.
Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive material
such as fertilizer.
WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an
open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer,
or other gas appliance.
