Drive Control
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
SAFETY GLASSES
WEAR YOUR
Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your Yard Vacuum. Compare the illustrations below with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
The operation of any Yard Vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses, provided with the
Yard Vacuum, for operating this equipment or while performing any adjustments or repairs on
it.
Know Your Yard Vacuum
OPERATION

 

Starter

Speed Control

 

Handle

 

 

Throttle Control

Hose Handle

Blower Chute

 

Lower

Bag

 

 

 

Hose Handle

 

 

Bracket

 

 

Bag Handle

 

 

Hose

 

 

Assembly

 

 

Chipper

Spark Plug Wire

 

 

 

Chute

Nozzle/Hose

Choke Control

Hanger

Vac Lever

 

Nozzle

 

Bracket

 

Nozzle Height

 

 

Adjustment Lever

 

Figure 8

OPERATING CONTROLS (See Figure 8)

Chipper Chute

Allows twigs and small branches up to 1-1/2" in diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping.

Drive Control

Located on the underside of the upper handle, the drive control is used to engage/disengage wheels. Fully squeeze the drive control against the upper handle to engage the wheels; release to disengage. (DO NOT slip clutch).

Speed Control

Located on the left side of the upper handle, the speed control is used to select the forward speed of the yard vacuum.

IMPORTANT: Move the speed control only when the engine is running. Changing the speed control setting with the engine off can damage the yard vacuum.

Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever

Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging from 5/8" to 4-1/8".

Throttle Control

This lever controls the engine speed and stop function. Through three separate positions on the lever from left to right, the operation is as follows:

 

 

 

Stop

 

Start/

Slow/

Engine

Run

Idle

 

Off

Choke Control

The choke control is used to choke the carburetor and assist in starting the engine.

Starter Handle

Used to start the engine.

Meets ANSI safety standards

Craftsman Yard Vacuums conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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Craftsman 247.77099 Chipper Chute, Drive Control, Speed Control, Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever, Throttle Control