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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY FOR OPTIONAL VACUUM HOSE OPERATION
NOTE: The optional Vacuum Hose is designed for stationary vacuuming operation only,
STEP 1: MOVE HANDLEBARS TO VACUUMING POSITION
1.Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop,
2.Squeeze the handlebar end (A in Figure 11 inset with decal "Push in Here") toward the center of the machine to release end from the notch in the mounting bracket
and swing the handlebars up over the machine toward the rear
3.Position the handlebar ends in the "vacuum" notches of the brackets (B in Figure 11 inset) r
STEP 2: REMOVE BLOWER DEFLECTOR (IF
INSTALLED)
Turn retaining knob (D in Figure 12) until the tab on the knob is out of the slot in the blower deflector,, Pull the
sides of the blower deflector (A in Figure 12) out of the
slots in the discharge opening (B) and slide the blower deflector off the machine.
Handlebars in Vacuum
Position
Figure 11: Handlebar position for vacuuming.
A
Figure 12: Remove blower deflector_
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