Installation Guide

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Anti-Tip Bar: This bar can be used as a front lift point to assist in moving vacuum. It also acts to
prevent the vacuum from going too far forward when moving; the vacuum will sit on this bar and not
fall forward.
Set up and Operation
Please note that all VORTEC Beasts are tested prior to shipment. Each system has 5W30 oil installed. It
is recommended to check engine oil and fill with oil as required prior to each day’s use. Refer to
HONDA’s engine manual for recommendations regarding oil use and timing to change.
The HONDA GX V-Twin engine has an Oil Alert System. The Oil Alert System will automatically stop the
engine before the oil level falls below the safe limit. However, to avoid the inconvenience of an
unexpected shutdown, fill to the upper limit, and check the oil level regularly.
System Set-Up:
1. Periodically check all fasteners for tightness. Due to the natural vibration associated with
vacuums, some fasteners may become loose over time.
2. Obtain appropriate protective equipment.
3. Set system on a dry, level surface.
Note: The incline position of the engine should not exceed 20 degrees in any direction. If it
does, oil can mix with the gas causing harm to the engine.
4. Attached vacuum hose to the inlet pipe using a hose clamp.
Note: If using a VORTEC vacSHIELD, install the vacuum hose to the inlet of
the vacSHIELD. Then connect a piece of vacuum hose from the vacSHIELD’s
outlet to the vacuum’s inlet.
5. Attach hose or vacuum bag to the machine’s outlet using a hose clamp.
System Operation:
1. Review HONDA’s engine manual prior to starting the engine to review safety and operation
procedures.
2. Remember when stopping engine, slow engine and let idle for a few minutes prior to stopping.
This shut-down methodology is good for your engine. Please avoid shutting the engine from a
state of fast throttle (and associated high operation speeds) to off.
3. Hour meter operation – Please reference HONDA’s engine manual.