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See Figure 9. • The spring loaded pin must be in the second hole of the hose adapter to operate the hose assembly. • Unhook the hose from upper handle bracket and grasp the hose handle to guide while vacuuming yard waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach places. Figure 9 Buttons Inner Flap Outer Flap Bag Handle Strap Bag Clip Nozzle/Hose Vac Handle Spring Loaded Pin (First Hole) (Top Position) Nozzle/Hose Vac Handle Spring Loaded Pin (Second Hole) (Bottom Position) 10 Nozzle Height Adjustment The nozzle can be adjusted to any six positions, ranging from 5/8” to 4 1/8” ground clearance. The nozzle height has to be adjusted according to the conditions. Move the height adjustment levers forward or backward to adjust the nozzle upwards or downwards. Make sure both levers are in the same position. See Figure 10. NOTE: In general, raise the nozzle height to vacuum a thick layer of leaves or to operate with the blower chute (if equipped) and lower the nozzle height for smoother surfaces. Figure 10 SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR YARD VACUUM WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. Lubrication Wheels: Lubricate each wheel shoulder screw once a season with light oil. Refer to Figure 6. Nozzle height adjustment levers: Lubricate the pivot points of the nozzle height adjustment levers once a season with light oil. Refer to Figure 6. Locking Rod: Lubricate the locking rod with light oil to ease the application of attaching on or removing bag or blower chute (if equipped). Refer to Figure 6. Nozzle/Hose Vac Handle: Lubricate the nozzle/hose vac handle on top of nozzle once a season with light oil. Refer to Figure 6. Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed with you unit for lubrication instructions. Nozzle Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever Customer Responsibilities MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE PRODUCT ENGINE SERVICE DATES Before each use Every 25 hours Every 50 hours Before storage Every 100 hours Once a season Lubricate Wheels Lubricate Locking Rod Check Chipper Blade Change Oil Clean Engine Check Air Filter Check Spark Plug Lubricate Nozzle Levers Lubricate Nozzle/Hose Handle 11 Maintenance Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions. • Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully. • Clean air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions or once a season. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit. • The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications. Removing The Flail Screen If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and clean area as follows: • Stop the engine and make certain the Yard Vacuum has come to a complete stop. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine. • Remove the bag or blower chute (if equipped) from the unit as instructed in the OPERATION section to obtain access to flail screen. See Figure 11. Figure 11 • Remove hex screw on right side of unit that attaches to the fail screen. It may be necessary to remove the hose bracket hanger to get access to the hex screw. See Figure 12. • Remove hex screw and flat washer on top of rear housing mounting bracket and the lock nut that secures flail screen. See Figure 11. • Remove and clean the screen by scraping or washing with water. Reinstall the flail screen. Figure 12 Sharpening Or Replacing Chipper Blade Because the engine on this unit has a tapered crankshaft, a special impeller tool (part number 753- 0900) is required to remove the impeller assembly. For further assistance, contact your local service dealer. NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep spark plug side up. • Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it away from the spark plug. • Remove the front hubcaps, lock nuts, front wheels, and wave washers that attach to the pivot arm assemblies. See Figure 13. • Remove the shoulder screws, thrust and bell washers that go through the pivot arms and height adjustment brackets to the front support brace. Figure 13 • Remove the three screws on the upper housing that secure the nozzle cover and the nine screws that secure the lower housing to the upper housing. See Figure 14. Hex Screw & Flat Washer Lock Nut Flail Screen Remove Hex Screw Hubcap Lock Nut Wave Washer Shoulder Screw Bell Washer Height Adjustment Bracket Pivot Arm Assembly Thrust Washer 12 Figure 14 • Remove lock nut that secures flail screen to the lower housing. The flail screen does not have to be removed. Refer to Figure 11. • Remove the hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washer that secure the impeller assembly to the crankshaft. See Figure 15. Figure 15 • Apply lubricant to the threads of impeller removal to...
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