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Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. NOTE: Unit must be placed on its side when adding fuel (see illustration below). TO STOP THE ENGINE D To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to the STOP position. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING: YouMUST makesure the tubes are secure before using the unit. D Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me ters) away from the fueling site. D Hold the unit in the starting position as shown. Make sure the blower end is directed away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects. --6 - - BlowerVacuumSTARTINGPOSITIONSTARTINGPOSITION 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 bystanders 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. ThrottleLeverPrimerButton ChokeLever 4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine attempts to run, but no more than5 pulls (below 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 engine 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 procedure. 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 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723. MAINTENANCE 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 before opening the vacuum inlet door or attempting 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 accessing movable parts. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Thewarrantyon 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 --7 instructed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS S Spark Plug Boot S Air Filter S Housing Screws S Muffler CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for replacement of damaged or worn parts. S Fuel Tank - --Do not use unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks. S Vacuum Bag - --Do not use vacuum bag if it is torn or damaged. - -- -- 8 -- INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damagedparts. Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with amild detergent. S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth. CLEAN AIR FILTER Air Filter Cover Air Filter Screws Cleaning the air filter: A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean or replace air filter after every 5 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first. 1. Clean the cover and the area around it to keep debris from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed. 2. Remove parts as illustrated. NOTE: Donot clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire hazard or produce harmful evaporative emissions. 3. Wash the filter in soap and water. 4. Allow filter to dry. 5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze filter to distribute oil. 6. Replace parts. REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug each year ...