Craftsman 987.799601 manual Baffle Plate Removal, Install Baffle Plate, Remove Vacuum Inlet CAP

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STEP 5: INSTALL BAFFLE PLATE

The baffle plate, which is included only with the optional vacuum hose, concentrates the suctioning power of the

machine into the hose by blocking the air flow underneath the front of the machine. To instali the baffle

plate, position the plate underneath the front of the deck and snap it into place as shown in Figure 15.

Baffle Plate Removal

To remove the baffle plate, grasp the tabs on each side of the plate, press outward, and remove the plate

STEP 6: REMOVE VACUUM INLET CAP AND

INSTALL HOSE

1_ Remove the vacuum inlet cap (A, Figure 16) by twisting the cap counterclockwise approximately I/4 turn until the bar on the cap is aligned with the arrow at the REMOVE position_ Lift the cap off the inlet opening. Do not misplace the vacuum inlet cap.

2.Line up the tabs on the hose (B) with the slots in the vacuum inlet opening and insert the hose.. Turn the hose approximately t/4 turn clockwise until it is in the LOCK position See Figure 16. (The hose support handle should now be on the top of the hose.)

3.The machine is now properly assembled for use with the vacuum hose1

Figure 15: Install the baffle plate.

Figure 16: Remove vacuum inlet cap and Install vacuum hose,

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Contents SEA/ S Training Safety RulesPreparation Operation Maintenance and Storage Safety DecalsLimited ONE Year Warranty Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesTable of Contents Attachments Engine AccessoriesVacuum Hose Assembly Unfold the Handlebars see FigureCheck ALL Nuts and Bolts for TightnessAssembly Assembly ConfigurationsAssembly for WALK-BEHIND Vacuuming or Using the Chipper Remove or Install Shredder ScreenTo Install Shredder Screen To Remove Shredder ScreenAdjust the Vacuum Inlet Height Install Collection BAGInstall Vacuum Inlet CAP Assembly for Blower Operation Adjust HandlebarsInstalled Adjust the Vacuum Inlet HeightInstall Vacuum Inlet CAP Install Blower DeflectorRemove the Shredder Screen Assembly for Optional Vacuum Hose Operation Remove Blower Deflector if InstalledMove Handlebars to Vacuuming Position Handlebars in VacuumInstall Collection BAG CAUTiORInstall Baffle Plate Install HoseBaffle Plate Removal Remove Vacuum Inlet CAPOperation Know Your CHIPPERiVACDahger Before Starting EngineStep t ADD OIL to Engine ADD Gasoline to the Fuel TankPRE-STARTING Procedures Safetyinterlock SystemOperation To Add GasolineGeneral Operation Starting the Engine Stopping the EngineVacuuming Operation Chipping OperationVacuuming and Chipping Guide Materials to AvoidOperation WALK-BEHIND Vacuuming OperationWalk-Behind Vacuuming Tips and Hints Vacuum Hose Operation Tips for Using the Vacuum HoseOperation Blower Operation Blower operationChipper Operation Tips for Using the ChipperChipper Flap is Worn or Missing Clearing Jams and Clogs Stop the Engine Immediately and wait for allImportant Service Message MaintenancescheduleCheck and Change Engine OIL Customer Responsibilities Service the AIR FilterIf SO Equipped Carburetor and Ignition System Information Check Bolts and Nuts for TightnessLubrication Check The Spark PlugService AdjustmentsWARNIH8 DanserService and Adjustments Torque SpecificationsBoltSize Locationof BoltsStorage OFF-SEASON StorageTroubleshooting Points ProblemCorrection Possible CausePossiblecause Inletcaporhose Mustbeinstalled DecalsRotatingcumng Blade Do Nottouch Muffleror AdjacentareasCRAFTSMAI!5 HP CHIPPER/VACMODELNUMBER987.799601 12iCRAFTSMAN5 HP CHIPPER/VACMODELNUMBER987.799601 Part Description QTYPart Description QTYMODELand SERIALIZe CRAFTSMAN4-CYCLE EngineNumbershere CRAFTSMAN4-CYCLE Enginemodel HO Part Name TefRepairparts Carburetorno FigRewindstarterno Fig Hosekit noPage Page Page For Repair Service Call this Toll Free Number Part Number Part Description

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