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Be aware of changing conditions on slopes. • Inspect the Vac to make sure the cover, rear door, boot, elbow, hose adapter (nozzle), hose and deck adapter are properly attached. • Check tires for proper inflation (12 -14 Ibs). • Check for oil and gas in Vac engine. • Begin operation at low speed, adjusting forward speed to match grass height and/or moisture condition to prevent clogging. • Do not attempt to vacuum up any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard, such as light branches, leaves, twigs, etc. WARNING: Should your Vac System become clogged, shut off tractor and Vac engines. Before attempting to unclog, remove wire from spark plug to prevent accidental starting. TO EMPTY THE CART • Shut off the tractor engine and set the brake. • Shut off the Vac engine. • Loosen the draw string and pull the boot back from the elbow. • Unzip the rear flap, flip it up and secure it with the velcro strips on top of the cover. that no one is near the cart before releasing the ,_ CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, be sure latch lock lever. • Remove the tailgate. • Release the latch lock lever on the tongue and tip the cart back. • Using a rake or suitable tool, pull grass clippings and/ or leaves out of the cart. • After the cart is emptied, tip it forward and secure it to the tongue with the latch lock lever. Install the tailgate, place the bottom of the rear flap inside the tailgate and zip the rear flap shut. TO USE THE CART WITHOUT THE VAC SYSTEM • Unzip the rear flap and unfasten the velcro fasteners. • Remove and store the soft top cover. • Remove the tube frame in one piece and store. are CAUTION:hot! The muffler and adjacent areas • Remove and store the four bolts and nuts which fasten the engine base to the tongue. • Slide the engine off the tongue and roll to a safe storage area. 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _e_&_ _,o_ e Fill in dates as you ,_ e_-_e_ complete regular service. _'___f Check for loose fasteners X Check cover X Check tire pressure X Check enqine oil level X Lubricate X Clean X X Maintain enaine per instructions below and in enaine manual. BEFORE EACH USE CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS • Make a thorough visual check of the Vac System for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts. CHECK COVER • Check the cover, especially the front boot and the rear flap for wear. Replace cover if worn or damaged. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE • Check tire pressure regularly. Recommended tire pressure is 12-14 Lbs. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual. LUBRICATION • At the beginning of each season, lubricate the latch, latch pivot bolt, and the axle where the hitch tongue pivots, with a light machine oil. • At least once a season, grease or oil the wheel bearings. Use automotive wheel bearing type grease or 20 weight oil. Service Dates WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or before performing any repairs or maintenance. ENGINE MAINTENANCE Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE 30 grade oil is recommended for warm weather use. For cold weather use refer to the engine manufacturer's Operating and Maintenance Manual. • Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual. • Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual. • The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement at the start of each season is recommended. Check the engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications. CLEANING • Make sure the cart and top are cleaned after each use. Grass clippings and leaves left in the cart will mildew and cause damage if not cleaned out. • Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling fins on the engine housing clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life. Be sure to remove all dirt and debris from muffler area. 2O • Cleantheengineandtheentireunitthoroughly. • Refertoenginemanualforcorrectenginestorageinstructions. • Ifstoringinanunventilatedormetalstorageshed, coatmetalpartswithlightoilorsiliconetoprevent rust. • Storeunitina clean,dryarea. Itis importanttopreventgumdepositsfromformingin essentialfuelsystempartssuchasthecarburetor,fuel filter,fuelhoseor tankduringstorage.Also,alcohol blendedfuels(calledgasoholorusingethanolormethanol)canattractmoisturewhichleadsto separa tion andformationof acidsduringstorage.Acidicgas candam...