Rib

Zipper

Opening

Small Opening

NOTE: Make sure edge of the small opening is flush against the flared area of the elbow tube, and the rib on the elbow tube is on the bottom.

3.Close the zipper on the bag. Make sure the zipper is closed completely.

4.Remove blower tubes from engine.

Groove

3.Hold the vacuum inlet cover open

until upper vacuum tube is installed.

Vacuum

inlet Cover

Vacuum Inlet

4.Align the tabs on the inside of the vacuum inlet with the slots in the

upper vacuum tube.

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5.Insert the elbow tube into the blow- er outlet. Make sure elbow tube rib is aligned with the blower outlet groove.

6.Turn knob clockwise to secure el- bow tube.

VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY

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Stot

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5.Push the upper vacuum tube into the vacuum inlet. Turn the tube

counterclockwise until a click is felt to secure the tube to the blower unit.

_WARNING:

Stop engine and be

sure the impeller blades have stopped turning before opening the vacuum inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum or blower tubes. The rotat-

ing blades can cause serious injury.

1.Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the latch area of the vacuum inlet.

LatchArea

Vacuum inlet Cover

2.Gently tilt the handle of the screw- driver toward the front of the unit to

release the latch while pulling up

on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand.

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6.Align slanted end of lower vacuum tube as shown. Firmly push lower

vacuum tube into upper vacuum tube.

Slanted end of lower vacuum tube

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