To start the engine, To stop engine – Craftsman 247.799620 User Manual

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TO START THE ENGINE

IMPORTANT: IF YOUR UNIT SHOWS ANY 5IGN OF
MOTION WITH THE CLUTCH HANDLE DISEN
GAGED, SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IMMECIATELY.
READJUST FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
"FINAL ADJUSTMENT” IN THE ASSEMBLY
SECTION OF THIS OWNER’S GUIDE.

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT NO ONE
OTHER THAN THE OPERATOR IS
STANDING

NEAR

THE

CHIPPER-

VACUUM UNIT WHILE STARTING OR
OPERATING.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT UNLESS

THE NOZZLE, DISCHARGE CHUTE, AND
THE BAG HAVE BEEN PROPERLY
INSTALLED.

• Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm

stroke.

• Keep a firm grip on the starter handle. Let the rope

rewind slowly. Do not let the starter handle snap
back against the starter.

• Repeat until engine cranks up. When the engine

starts, move the choke lever halfway between
CHOKE and OFF.

• Move throttle control to IDLE position for a few min

utes to warm up the engine. Move it back when
running.

• Move the choke lever to OFF position as the

engine warms up.

NOTE: To idle smoothly, a new engine may require 3

to 5 minutes of running at above the slow idle speed.
The idle speed has been adjusted for proper running
after this break-in period.

• Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark

plug if necessary. See figure 9 for location,

• Place the throttle control lever in FAST poi ition.

• Move choke lever to full choke position as in figure

14.

• Place one foot on the left rear wheel to pr event the

unit from skidding while starting.

• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until

engine reaches start of compression c^cle. The

rope will pull slightly harder at this point, Let the
rope rewind slowly.

TO STOP ENGINE

• Move throttle control lever to STOP position.

• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from

spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended.

TO EMPTY BAG
Open the large zipper on the bag to empty the bag.
See figure 15. Be certain the zipper is ciosed when
operating the unit.

Fuli Choke

Position

Choke

Lever

FiGURE 14.

NOTE: While the engine is reaching the con ipression
cycle, you may hear a noise. This noise is caused by

the flails and fingers falling into place and i s normal.
This noise will continue till impeller reaches full speed.

FIGURE 15.