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PARTS LIST FOR MODE LS 660, 662 AND 242665 POWER VACUUMS
REF.
NO.
PART
NO.
CODE
DESCRIPTION
REF.
NO.
PART
NO.
CODE
DESCRIPTION
1
749-0664
Upper Handle
26
738-0507B
Shoulder Bolt .5" Dia. x 7/16" Lg.
2
—
Engine
27
728-0128
Push Cap .5" Rod (Black)
3
710-0260
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .62" Lg.*
28
736-0272
FI-Wash. 1/2" I.D.
X
1.0" O.D.
4
15784
638
Blower Housing Ass’y.
X
.06"
5
710-0654A
Hex Tap Scr. 3/8-16 x ' .0" Lg.
29
734-1140
Rear Wheel Ass’y. Comp.
6
15786A
Impeller Ass’y-
31
750-0588
Wheel Spacer 1/2" I.D. x 15/16"
7
736-0217
L-Wash. 3/8" I.D.*
34
15779
Air Duct Ass’y.
8
710-0591
Hex Bolt 3/8-24
X
1.0" l.g.
35
710-0201
Hex Bolt3/8-16x.75"*
w/Patch
36
710-0344
Hex Bolt 3/8-16x1.5’’*
9
722-0137
P.V.C. Foam Strip-12"
38
720-0170
Hand Knob
10
15780
638
Vacuum Deck Ass’y.
39
712-0107
Hex L-Nut 1/4-20 Thd.
11
15796
Front Baffle Ass’y.
40
712-0113
Wing Nut 1/4-20 (Plastic)
12
15788
Lower Baffle Ass’y.
41
710-0136
Hex Bolt 1/4-20
X
1.75"*
13
15790
Wiper Retaining Strip
42
764-0208A
Vacuum Bag (6.6 Bushel)
14
728-0123
Pop Rivet .188" Dia.
43
749-0592
Lower Handle
15
735-0222
Nozzle Wiper Rear
44
14578
Height Adj. Ass’y. Comp.-R.H.
16
712-0267
Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd.*
14579
Height Adj. Ass’y. Comp.-L.H.
17
736-0242
Bell-Wash. .34" I.D. x .fi7" O.D.
(Not Shown)
18
738-0102
Shid. Bolt .498" Dia. x 1.45" Lg.
45
1539-019
Push Speed Nut .25" Dia.
19
734-1139
Front Wheel Ass’y. Conp.
46
711-0737
Stud Pin .25" Dia. x 1.75" Lg.
20
736-0331
Bell-Wash. .39" I.D. x 1 12" O.D.
47
714-0105
Sq. Key 3/16"
X
1" Lg.
21
15262B
Wheel Pivot Bar
48
735-0221
Nozzle Wiper Side
22
15261A
Index Plate
49
15789
Wiper Retaining Strip
24
712-0798
Hex Nut 3/8-16 Thd.*
50
710-0302
Hex Self-Tap Scr. #10
25
14832
Spring Lever Ass’y. w/H ,nob
51
736-0169
L-Wash. 3/8" I.D.*
'For faster service obtain standard nuts, boits and washe s iocaliy.
If these items cannot be obtained locaiiy, order by par: number
and size as shown on parts list.
(638—Red)
(498—Yeiiow)
CODE; N notates a new part (not previousiy existing). A three digit
number is the color code. Specify coior code if coior or finish is
important when ordering parts, [i.e., (part no.)-638 for Red
Finish].
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(ii)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine fails to start
1
.
Fuei tank empty, c r stale fuel.
2. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3.
Faulty spark plug.
1
.
Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3.
Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Loss of power;
operation erratic
1
.
Spark plug wire loi >se.
2. Blocked fuel line (i
’
so equipped)
or stale fuel.
3.
Water or dirt in fue
1
system.
4.
Carburetor out of
<
idjustment.
5.
Dirty air cleaner.
1
.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2.
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean
fresh gasoline.
3.
Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel
tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
4.
Adjust carburetor.t
5.
Service air cleaner.f
Engine overheats
1
.
Carburetor not adj jsted
properly.
2.
Engine oil level lov/.
1.
Adjust carburetor.t
2.
Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Too much vibration
. — /
Loose parts or dar laged
crankshaft.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.
Make all necessary repairs. If vibration continues,
have unit serviced by an authorized service
dealer.
Unit does not
X
discharge
/
1.
Directional dischaige clogged.
2.
Foreign object lodijed in air vane
plate assembly.
1.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean directional discharge.
2.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove lodged object.
tRefer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: Fo/repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest authorized service dealer.
FOR REPLA CEMENT PARTS, CONTACT:
SERVICE DEPARTMENT • FlO. BOX 360900 • CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136