STARTING POSITION

Blower

Vacuum

WARNING: When starting engine, hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area when starting engine or while engine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening, damaging the unit or property, or causing serious injury to by- standers or the operator.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

1.Move throttle lever to the position.

2.Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.

3.Slowly press the primer button 8 times.

Throttle Lever

 

Primer Button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choke Lever

4.Pull starter rope sharply until engine at- tempts to run, but no more than5 pulls (be- low 30_ F, 8 pulls).

NOTE: If engine attempts to start before the 5th pull, go to next step immediately.

5.Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

6.Pull the starter rope sharply until the en- gine runs, but no more than 5 pulls (below 30_ F, 10 pulls).

7.After a 5 second warm--up, move the choke lever to the RUN position.

8.Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at the RUN position before moving the

throttle lever to position.

If engine has not started after 5 pulls (at HALF CHOKE), repeat STARTING A COLD ENGINE procedure. If engine still does not start, proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.

9.To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to the STOP position.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

NOTE: If fuel tank is empty, add fuel; then, follow STARTING A COLD ENGINE proce- dure. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot.

1.Move throttle lever to the position.

2.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls.

NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded.

3.To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to the STOP position.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the RUN position. Move throttle

lever to the fast position

; then, pull rope

until engine starts. After engine starts, move the

throttle lever to the slow position to allow engine to idle.

Starting could require pulling the starter rope many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded.

If unit still doesn’t start refer to the TROUBLE- SHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.

WARNING: Avoid touching muffler unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

WARNING: Stop engine and be sure the impeller blades have stopped turning be- fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at- tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause serious injury. Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or ac- cessing movable parts.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Thewarranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as

instructed in this manual. Various adjust- ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

SSpark Plug Boot S Air Filter

S Housing Screws S Muffler

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.

SFuel Tank -- Do not use unit if fuel tank shows

signs of damage or leaks.

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

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530163804 specifications

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