Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out of gasoline while operating the chipper-vacuum. If the unit runs out of gas as it is chipping, it may be neces- sary to unclog the unit before it can be restarted.

Refer to "Removing the Flail Screen" in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section.

WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCO- HOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND

FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. TO AVOID

ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL SYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED OR TREATED WITH FUEL

STABILIZER BEFORE STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS OR LONGER. USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON.

SEE "STORAGE" SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION.

NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR CLEAN- ER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMA- NENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR,

TO STARTENGINE

IMPORTANT: IF UNIT SHOWS ANY SIGN OF MOTION WITH THE CLUTCH HANDLE DISEN- GAGED, SHUT ENGINE OFF IMMEDIATELY.

READJUST AS INSTRUCTED IN THE "FINAL

ADJUSTMENTS" SECTION OF THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.

&THAN THE OPERATOR IS STANDING

NEAR THE CHIPPER-VACUUM WHILE

STARTING OR OPERATING. DO NOT

OPERATE THIS CHIPPER-VACUUM

UNLESS THE NOZZLE, DISCHARGE

CHUTE AND BAG HAVE BEEN PROPER-

LY INSTALLED.WARNING: BE SURE NO ONE OTHER

•Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug if necessary. See figure 9.

•Place the throttle control lever in FAST position.

•Move choke lever to CHOKE position (See figure 14).

•Place one foot on the left rear wheel to 0revent the unit from skidding while starting.

•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.

NOTE: A noise will be heard when finding the start of the compression cycle. This noise is caused by the flails and fingers which are part of the shredding mech- anism failing into place, and should be expected. In addition, the flails and fingers will be noisy after the engine is started, until the impeller reaches full speed.

•Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on start handle. Let rope rewind

slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against starter.

•Repeat preceding two instructions until engine fires. When engine starts, move choke lever on engine hatfway between CHOKE and OFF.

NOTE: ff engine does not fire after three attempts, move choke lever halfway between CHOKE and OFF position and try again.

•Move throttle control to IDLE position for a few min- uzes warm-up.Move choke lever to OFF position as engine warms up.

NOTE: In order to idle smoothly, a new engine may require 3 to 5 minutes running above slow idle speed. Idle speed has been adjusted to be correct after this break-in period.

Full Choke

Off

Position

Position

Lever

FIGURE 14,

TO STOP ENGINE

•Move throttle control lever to STOP position.

•Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from

spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.

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79964 specifications

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One of the main features of the Craftsman 79964 is its robust 27cc 2-cycle engine. This high-performance engine is designed to deliver powerful cutting performance while remaining lightweight. The 2-cycle design offers a higher power-to-weight ratio, which means users can maneuver it easily without sacrificing performance.

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