Truck Loader Vac Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Thank you very much for choosing a Powerhorse™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This truck loader vac is designed for certain applications only.
Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Packaging Contents .............................................................................................................................. 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information .................
Intended Use The Powerhorse Truck Loader Vac is intended for vacuuming leaves, clippings, and other similar sized organic material from the ground into a truck or trailer.
⚠CAUTION HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION Operating at an altitude of greater than 3280 feet (1000 meters) may affect your engines performance, fuel consumption, and emissions. To remain emissions compliant and improve engine performance at higher altitudes, a high-altitude kit is required. A high-altitude kit includes a carburetor jet resized to help correct air / fuel mixture at altitude. To order a high-altitude kit or if you have additional questions, go to www.northerntool.com or contact us at 1-866-443-2576.
children to handle the product. This machine is to be operated by one person only. When operating the machine, only stand in the operator feed area. Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury and/or property damage if contacted. Do not tilt or transport the machine while it is operating. Only operate this machine in open space (e.g.
Do not feed metal, rocks, bottles, cans or any other non-botanical objects into the machine. Inspect wood for nails or other foreign objects. Make sure the machine has come to a complete stop and disconnect the spark plug wire before freeing a jam or clog, emptying the bag, filling the gas tank, or performing any maintenance or repairs. Never direct discharge material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator.
safety warnings. HAND SAFETY: DO NOT put hands or other body parts into the inlet or outlet while the blades are turning. The truck loader can drag you into the blade, causing amputation of fingers, hands or other body parts. DO NOT touch the exhaust during or immediately after operation to prevent burns. CLOTHING: DO NOT wear loose clothing, neckties, scarves, or jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. DO NOT wear clothing or gloves with pull ties or straps.
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Parts List Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Description Quantity Part No.
2 Inch Tailgate Mount: #63687 2 Inch Swing-away Hitch Mount: #63688 Assembly Instructions Remove unit from crate. The truck loader vac can be mounted in four ways. The frame mounting will be covered below. Refer to the manual supplied with each accessory. Fill the engine with oil. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Assemble the discharge chute. Slide the flange clamp plate over discharge chute. Position the discharge flange over the fan housing flange.
Unit Mounting and Mounting Accessories Most truck loader vacs are customized and unique. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the installation is sufficient to support the truck loader vac and/or accessories. The truck loader vac can be mounted in four different ways. Brief instructions for each are listed below. Refer to the specific mounting accessory and owner’s manual for detailed instructions.
Tailgate Mount (#63687) A pickup tailgate will not support this mount but only a fixed or tilted bed. The mount must be removed to tilt or unload. It keeps the hitch receiver free so a trailer may be pulled. Install the tailgate mount on the tailgate of your truck. Adjust the clamps to grip the tail gate securely when the lever handle is pulled down and locked. If the adjusting nuts do not provide sufficient travel, the clamp pads may be moved to a different set of holes to get a secure fit.
Install Discharge Chute to Power Unit Place the housing body (D) on a flat surface and keep it stable. Install the discharge chute (E) to the housing by attaching the knob (A) through the spring washer (B) and the flat washer (C). See figure 2. The chute’s opening direction can be adjusted during installation per the operation’s needs. Install the direction plate (F) with the chute with a screw nut and a bolt. The knob can be used to adjust the discharge direction without a tool. See figure 3.
Before Each Use ⚠WARNING Inspect the unit for any signs of damage or foreign material in the machine. Remove any solid material that may be preventing the unit from operating properly. Be familiar with the controls, how each functions, and what each operates. Check engine oil level. Add oil if necessary, following the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to engine manual included with literature packet. Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose, or damaged parts.
Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded regular gasoline to the level recommended by the engine manufacturer. Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING Make sure that the machine is properly adjusted, set up correctly and the hose is empty before starting the machine. Never leave the machine running unattended. Always turn off the engine, wait for the impeller to come to a complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug before leaving the area.
5. When the engine starts, gradually back off the choke until the engine runs with no choke. Operating This machine has been designed for two methods of vacuuming debris: 1. With the handle of the intake nozzle in the operator’s hands, move the nozzle back and forth in a sweeping motion over the debris. 2. Rotate the intake nozzle to lay sideways on the ground. By placing the nozzle in this position, debris can be raked into the nozzle.
4. Remove the hose assembly from the inlet flange assembly. With this removed, open the inlet flapper and remove any debris that is clogging the housing. 5. Remove the discharge chute from the transition discharge tube’s flange. 6. With the chute removed, inspect the transition discharge area of the housing and remove any debris clogging this area. 7. Reassemble and reconnect the spark plug wire. Resume operation. After Each Use ⚠WARNING Stop the engine and allow cooling before storing.
Housing Liner Replacement 1. Before replacing the liner, stop the engine. 2. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position. 3. Remove the spark plug wire so the fan movement cannot inadvertently start the engine. 4. Remove the hose from the blower inlet. 5. Remove nuts securing the blower inlet assembly and open the blower inlet assembly. 6. Remove the liner retainer. 7. Remove the old liner. 8. Install the new liner with the thick rubber side toward the fan. Use new bolts and washers (not provided). 9.
the engine for 2 to 3 minutes to get the stabilized fuel into the carburetor. Start the engine and run until all the fuel is used from the carburetor float bowl and the engine stops. While the engine is still warm, drain the crankcase oil and replace with the proper weight oil corresponding to the season the equipment will be used next. Remove the spark plug and squirt a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder.
Problem(s) Possible Cause Corrective Action Spark plug is soiled. Remove spark plug. Clean/replace as recommended in engine manual. No compressions. Problem after long storage periods. Lubricate the cylinder, pour tablespoon of oil into spark plug hole. Crank engine a few times and try to start again. Low engine oil. Add engine oil to proper level. Dirty air filter. Replace air filter. Choke closed. Open choke. Fuel tank empty or full of impure or low quality gasoline.
Parts Diagram Parts List Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Description Nozzle Handle Handle Sleeve Screw Nut M8 Bolt M8x40 Hose Clamp Hose House Cover Hose Band Bolt M8x20 Chain Washer Bolt M10x55 Boom Arm End Cap Screw Nut M10 Bolt M10 x 90 Boom Mast Bolt M8x25 Spring Washer Quantity 1 2 2 40 2 2 1 1 2 33 2 4 1 1 4 6 1 1 3 12 Part No.
Part No. Description Quantity Part No. Description Quantity 21 22 Flat Washer Knife 12 1 43 44 45 Bolt M12x60 Screw Nut M12 Cover 1 1 1 Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or "Your") that the Powerhorse product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of two years from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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