CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK

WHEN TO PERFORM

Check for Loose fasteners and parts

Check for damaged or worn parts Clean unit and IabeIs

Clean air filter

Replace spark plug

Replace fuel filter

Check muffler bolts

dBbWARNING: Stop engine and be sure the impeller blades have stopped turning before opening the vacuum in- let door or attempting to insert or re- move the vacuum or blower tubes.

The rotating blades can cause serious injury, Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing movable parts.

G EN ERAL R ECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cov- er items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To re- ceive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instruct- ed in this manual Various adjustments wilt need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

Spark Plug Boot

Air Filter

Housing Screws

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact Sears Service Center for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.

ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly. To stop en- gine, push and hold switch in the STOP position until engine comes to a complete stop. Make sure engine stops; then restart engine and contin- ue.

Fuel Tank - Do not use unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

Vacuum Bag - Do not use vacuum bag if it is torn or damaged.

CLEAN UNIT & LABELS

Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

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Before each use

Before each use

After each use

Every 5 hours of operation

Yearly

Yearly

Yearly

CLEAN AIR FILTER

Air Filter

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Filter

Cover

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Screws

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases engine per- formance and increases fuel consump- tion and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation. 1, Clean the cover and the area

around it to keep debris from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed.

2.Remove parts as illustrated. NOTE: Do not ctean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire hazard or produce harmfuI evaporative emissions.

3.Wash the fitter in soap and water.

4.Allow filter to dry.

5.Apply a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze filter to distribute oil.

6.Replace parts.

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

Reptace spark plug each year to en- sure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at ,025 in. Ignition timing is fixed, nonadjustable. 1, Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.

2, Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard.

3, Replace with Champion CJ-8Y spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 in, socket wrench (1O- 12 ft/tbs).

4, Reinstall the spark plug boot,

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