WARNING: Never start or run the engine without all covers being properly attached to the blower housing and cart.
•Check oil and gas in Vac engine.
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
•Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A warm engine may not require choking.)
•Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST position.
•Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly.
•Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against starter.
•Repeat instructions in two preceding paragraphs until engine fires. When engine starts, move choke control gradually to RUN position.
HOW TO USE YOUR VAC SYSTEMCAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the addition of an accessory or an attachment. Be aware of changing conditions on slopes.
•Inspect the Vac to make sure the cover, rear door, boot, elbow, hose adapter (nozzle), hose and deck adapter are properly attached.
•Check tires for proper inflation (listed on tire).
•Check for oil and gas in Vac engine.
•Begin operation at low speed, adjusting forward speed to match grass height and/or moisture condition to prevent clogging.
•Do not attempt to vacuum up any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard, such as light branches, leaves, twigs, etc.
WARNING: Should yourVac System become clogged, shut off tractor and Vac engines. Before attempting to unclog, remove wire from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
TO EMPTY THE CART
•Shut off the tractor engine and set the brake.
•Shut off the Vac engine.
•Loosen the draw string and pull the boot back from the elbow.
•Remove the tailgate and fold up bag as shown below.
•Use the rope from the tailgate to secure bag in upright position. Refer to illustration below.
•Release the latch lock lever on the tongue and tip the cart back.
•Using a rake or suitable tool, pull grass clippings and/or leaves out of the cart.
•After the cart is emptied, tip it forward and secure it to the tongue with the latch lock lever. Fold down bag and install the tailgate. Secure tailgate in place with the rope.
CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, be sure that no one is near the cart before releasing the latch lock lever.
TO USE THE CART WITHOUT THE VAC SYSTEM
•Remove bolts holding frame to cart and store bag and frame in a safe place.
•Keep removed bolts, washers and nuts in a safe place with bag.
•Remove and store the four bolts and nuts which fasten the engine base to the tongue.
•Slide the engine off the tongue and store in a safe storage area.
CAUTION: The muffler and adjacent areas are hot!
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