Use and Care Manual

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HOW TO USE YOUR MOW-N-VACHOW TO START YOUR MOW-N-VAC
• Check oil and gas in Mow-N-Vac engine.
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
• Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position.
(A warm engine may not require choking.)
• Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST position.
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will
pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind
slowly.
• Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a rm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind
slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against
starter.
• Repeat instructions in two preceding paragraphs until
engine res. When engine starts, move choke control
gradually to RUN position.
CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability
may be affected with the addition of an
accessory or an attachment. Be aware of
changing conditions on slopes.
• Inspect the Mow-N-Vac to make sure the cover,
transition snout, hoses, and deck adapter are properly
attached.
• Check tires for proper ination.
• Check for oil and gas in Mow-N-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 Mow-N-Vac
become clogged, shut off tractor and
Mow-N-Vac engines. Before attempting
to unclog, remove wire from spark plug to
prevent accidental starting.
WARNING: Never start or run the engine
without all covers being properly attached to
the blower housing and cart.
• After the cart is emptied, tip it forward and secure it to
the tongue with the latch lock lever. Fold down cover
and secure in place with the rope.
CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, be sure
that no one is near the cart before releasing
the latch lock lever.
TO EMPTY THE CART
• Shut off the tractor engine and set the brake.
• Shut off the Vac engine.
• Loosen draw string lock and pull the hose out of the
cover.
• Secure cover in upright position.
• Release latch lock lever on tongue and tip cart back.
• Using a rake or suitable tool, pull grass clippings and/
or leaves out of the cart.