Mtd 240-685-000 User Manual download pdf (Page 9)

OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

'Service engine with gas and oil. See engine manual

acked with vacuum for complete instructions for

care and maintenance of engine. READ DIREC

TIONS CAREFULLY.

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CAUTION

REVOLVING BLADES-KEEP

HANDS AWAY FROM ALL

OPENINGS

TO START ENGINE

After the engine has been properly fueled and oiled

(refer to engine operating and maintenance instruc

tions), start engine following the instructions below.

1. Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position.

NOTE

A warm engine may not require

choking.

Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST

position.

Crank engine by pulling recoil starter with a

quick, firm stroke. Do not puli out so far the rope

stops with a jerk. Do not allow rope and

handle to snap back into place.

After two or three full firm pulls on recoil (or as

soon as engine fires), move choke control to

RUN position.

Self-Propelled Models Only - To engage the drive

mechanism, squeeze the clutch grip against the

upper handle. Release the clutch grip to stop the

forward motion.

TO STOP ENGINE

1. To stop engine, move throttle control lever to

OFF position..

2. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to prevent

accidental starting while equipment is unattended.

Operate a new engine at intermediate speeds and light

load for the first few hours as you would a new

automotive engine.

IMPORTANT

The vacuum bag may have an air escape

located on the upper right hand side.

See figure 16. The air escape can be

opened if the vacuum is operated in

wet, sandy or muddy conditions.

ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION

Do not at any time make any adjust

ment to the unit without first stopping

engine and disconnecting spark plug

wire.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The height adjustment crank is located on the right

hand side of the vacuum. See figure 17. Turn the crank

clockwise to raise the nozzle. Turn the crank counter

clockwise to lower.

FIGURE 17

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ... 17 18

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