Craftsman 79960 manual Operation, PRE-STARTING Procedures, Safetyinterlock System, To Add Gasoline

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OPERATION

To Add Gasoline

1, Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from the spark plug, Allow

the engine and muffler to cool for at least three minutes,

2.Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove cap (A in Figure 19) from fuel tank_

3.Use a clean funnel to fill the fuel tank to 1/2 inch below the bottom of the filler neck (to provide room for fuel expansion).

4.Re-install the fuel fitl cap securely and wipe up any spilled gasoline.

PRE-STARTING PROCEDURES

IMPORTANT; REVIEW THE SAFETY SECTION AND READ THIS SECTION IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE,

With the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark plug, perform the following pre-starting procedures as required before each start-up:

[] Place the machine outdoors on level ground_

[] Make sure you are wearing safety goggles (and heavy work gloves if using the chipper),

[] Be sure that all bystanders are at least 25 feet away from the area of operation,

[] Check that the chipper chute, vacuum inlet, or discharge deflector are empty (after initial use of the machine).

QCheck that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners are properly secured_

O Check the oi! level in the engine

QRe-attach the spark plug wire before starting the engine,,

Figure 19: Fill fuel tank.

DANGER

To Prevent PersonalInjury or Property Damage:

,,Cutting blades begin to rotate when the engine starts and slow down gradually after the engine is shut off. Do not allow hands or any other part of the

body or clothing inside the vacuum inlet, chipper chute, discharge opening, blower deflector opening, or near any moving part.

,,Do not run the engine in an enclosed area° Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Do not operate this equipment near buildings, windows, or air conditioners.

SAFETYINTERLOCK SYSTEM

Your machine is equipped with a Safety Interlock System which prevents the engine from starting unless the collection bag (or blower deflector) is installed. The rod (A, Figure 20) must be positioned as shown in slot (B) in order to start the engine..

The system also stops the engine if the operator attempts to remove the bag or blower deflector while the engine is running When the rod is not in place, a circuit doses to ground out the engine

If the safety interlock system fails, shut off the engine and do not operate the machine until the system has been repaired, Contact your local Sears service center for repairs,

WARNING

To avoid personal injury or propertydamage, do not operale this machine unless the safety interlock system is functioningproperly°

B

Figure 20: Safety Interlock System.

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Contents SEA/ S Training Safety RulesPreparation Operation Safety Decals Maintenance and StorageCustomer Responsibilities Limited ONE Year WarrantyMaintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsTable of Contents Attachments Engine AccessoriesVacuum Hose Tightness AssemblyUnfold the Handlebars see Figure Check ALL Nuts and Bolts forAssembly Configurations AssemblyTo Remove Shredder Screen Assembly for WALK-BEHIND Vacuuming or Using the ChipperRemove or Install Shredder Screen To Install Shredder ScreenAdjust the Vacuum Inlet Height Install Collection BAGInstall Vacuum Inlet CAP Adjust the Vacuum Inlet Height Assembly for Blower OperationAdjust Handlebars InstalledInstall Vacuum Inlet CAP Install Blower DeflectorRemove the Shredder Screen Handlebars in Vacuum Assembly for Optional Vacuum Hose OperationRemove Blower Deflector if Installed Move Handlebars to Vacuuming PositionCAUTiOR Install Collection BAGRemove Vacuum Inlet CAP Install Baffle PlateInstall Hose Baffle Plate RemovalKnow Your CHIPPERiVAC OperationADD Gasoline to the Fuel Tank DahgerBefore Starting Engine Step t ADD OIL to EngineTo Add Gasoline PRE-STARTING ProceduresSafetyinterlock System OperationStarting the Engine Stopping the Engine General OperationMaterials to Avoid Vacuuming OperationChipping Operation Vacuuming and Chipping GuideOperation 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 Stop the Engine Immediately and wait for all Clearing Jams and ClogsImportant Service Message MaintenancescheduleCheck and Change Engine OIL Customer Responsibilities Service the AIR FilterIf SO Equipped Check The Spark Plug Carburetor and Ignition System InformationCheck Bolts and Nuts for Tightness LubricationDanser ServiceAdjustments WARNIH8Locationof Bolts Service and AdjustmentsTorque Specifications BoltSizeOFF-SEASON Storage StoragePossible Cause Troubleshooting PointsProblem CorrectionPossiblecause Do Nottouch Muffleror Adjacentareas Inletcaporhose MustbeinstalledDecals Rotatingcumng Blade12i CRAFTSMAI!5 HP CHIPPER/VACMODELNUMBER987.799601Description QTY CRAFTSMAN5 HP CHIPPER/VACMODELNUMBER987.799601Part Description QTY PartMODELand SERIALIZe CRAFTSMAN4-CYCLE EngineNumbershere Part Name Tef CRAFTSMAN4-CYCLE Enginemodel HOHosekit no RepairpartsCarburetorno Fig Rewindstarterno FigPage Page Page Part Number Part Description For Repair Service Call this Toll Free Number

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