Brinly LVS-33 BH PolyVAC System - Manual (Page 2)

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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This symbol will help to point out important
safety precautions throughout this manual. It
means - ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! Your safety is involved.
CONGRATULATIONS on your new Brinly-Hardy Lawn Vac
System! Your Lawn Vac has been designed, engineered
and manufactured to give you the best possible
dependablility and performance.
Should you experience any problem you can not easily
remedy, please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgable
customer service department toll-free at 1-877-728-8224.
Please read and retain this manual. Familiarize yourself
with the entire manual before begining and verify that all
hardware is present. And please, always observe the
"Safety Rules". Read and Observe the "Safety Rules".
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring-for and
using your Brinly-Hardy Lawn Vac System .
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES...................................2
SAFETY............................................................................2
HARDWARE.....................................................................3-4
PARTS LIST............... ......................................................4-10
ASSEMBLY ......................................................................11-23
TRACTOR PREPARATION..............................................24-26
OPERATION & USE.........................................................27
CONVERSION TO GARDEN CART.................................28
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE..........................................29
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE........................................30
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Know controls and how to stop quickly, READ THE
TRACTOR OWNER'S MANUAL.
Do not allow children to operate the vehicle, do not allow
adults to operate without proper instruction or without having
read the owner's manual.
Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe
distance away.
Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor/attachment and
area being covered. Do not let other interests distract you.
Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
Keep the vehicle and attachment in good operating condition
and keep safety devices in place.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
The vehicle and attachment should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. The
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the equipment.
See tractor equipment owner's manual for safe operation of
the equipment .
STOP ENGINE when servicing, cleaning, or installing the
hose or chute.
NEVER operate the blower without chutes and hoses
securely in place.
NEVER operate the engine unless it is firmly attached to the
Lawn Vac chassis.
NEVER open canopy unless blower engine is stopped.
ALWAYS wear protective eyewear.
DO NOT STAND behind cart in the exhaust discharge area
when blower engine is running!
ALWAYS keep shields, guards, and hoses securely
attached.
NEVER attempt to clear a clog with the engine running.
BURNS can be caused by hot exhaust.
FIRES can be started by build-up of debris and dirt on the
engine and surrounding areas. Keep your unit clean.
NEVER fill the gas tank with the engine running. Allow time
for cooling before refueling.
Never operate the mower unless the grass deflector or the
deck adapter and hose provided with your Lawn Vac are in
place.
Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe
distance away.
Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
Do not exceed 4 mph. Not for highway use.
Stay off steep slopes and grades.
Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
Do not load cart with more than 650 pounds.
Do not allow others near the equipment when operating
equipment.
Heavy loads will affect vehicle braking and stability. Consult
your tractor owner’s manual.
Due to the extended wheelbase of the Lawn Vac, turning will
require more area than normal conditions.