Operator’s Manual 6.0 Horse Power YARD VACUUM Model No. 247.770550 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. • Safety • ESAssembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts • Español Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our Sears website: www.sears.com/craftsman Printed in U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-00407A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Warranty 2 Service and Adjustments 14 Safety 3 Storage 16 Assembly 5 Troubleshooting 17 Operation 8 Parts List 18 Maintenance 12 WARRANTY Limited Warranty on Craftsman Yard Vacuum For one (1) year from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the instructions to the operator’s manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found to be defective in material or workman
SAFETY WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc.) j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. k. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. 9. Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or optional hose attachment properly attached to the machine.
ASSEMBLY NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the Yard Vacuum is observed from the operating position. See Figure 1. This Yard Vacuum has been completely assembled at the factory, except for the handle, bag, and blower chute. These parts are shipped loose in the carton. A pair of safety glasses and a 20-oz. bottle of engine oil are also included in the carton. See Figure 1. 20-oz.
• • • • Secure the two handles by tightening the upper wing nuts (carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle). Remove the hairpin clips from the handle brackets and remove the carriage bolts and wing nuts from the lower handle. See Figure 3. Place the bottom holes in lower handle over the pins on handle brackets and secure with hairpin clips. Insert carriage bolts through upper hole in lower handle from the outside and secure with wing nuts.
• Raise the nozzle height to the highest setting when using the blower chute. Refer to nozzle height adjustment in the ADJUSTMENT section. NOTE: The bag/chute switch button attached to the mounting bracket must be fully depressed by the tip of front tab on the blower chute or engine will not start.
OPERATION Know Your Yard Vacuum Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your Yard Vacuum. Compare the illustrations below with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. The operation of any Yard Vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES which can result in severe eye damage.
Hose Assembly • Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach places. Hose Handle Used to guide hose assembly when vacuuming. • Nozzle/Hose Vac Handle The nozzle/hose vac handle is located on top of the nozzle and it is used to regulate the vacuum between the nozzle and the hose assembly. WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Throttle Control Buttons Inner Flap Bag Clip Bag Handle Outer Flap Choke Control Strap Figure 8 7. Standing behind the unit, grasp starter handle and pull rope out until you feel a drag. 8. Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on the starter handle. Let the rope rewind slowly. Figure 9 TO REMOVE BLOWER CHUTE 9. Repeat, if necessary, until engine starts. When engine starts, move choke control gradually away from the throttle control.
Nozzle Height Adjustment Nozzle/Hose Vac Handle (Top Position) The nozzle can be adjusted to any six positions, ranging from 5/8” to 4 1/8” ground clearance. The nozzle height has to be adjusted according to the conditions. Move the height adjustment levers forward or backward to adjust the nozzle upwards or downwards. See Figure 12. NOTE: In general, raise the nozzle height to vacuum a thick layer of leaves or to operate with the blower chute and lower the nozzle height for smoother surfaces.
PRODUCT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Be for ee ac hu se Af te r ea ch us e Fir st 5h ou rs Ev er y2 5h ou rs Ev er y5 0h ou rs Be fo r es to r ag e MAINTENANCE Lubrication Clean equipment ENGINE Check engine oil Change engine oil Service air cleaner Service spark plug Service muffler Clean engine GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS CLEAN EQUIPMENT • • • • • • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
TO DRAIN OIL SERVICE SPARK PLUG Drain oil while engine is warm. Follow the instructions given below. • • • • • • Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel line and carburetor are empty. Remove oil fill dipstick. Tip unit on its side to drain through the oil fill tube. When engine is drained of all oil, refill with approximately 20 oz. of fresh oil. Refer to Gas And Oil Fill-up in OPERATION section. Replace dipstick. Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to .
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to the unit without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. WARNING: Do not attempt to alter the engine speed by tampering with the engine’s governor linkage. Doing so could result in serious personal injury and damage to the engine. The engine RPM has been set at the factory. Nozzle Height Adjustment The nozzle can be adjusted to any six positions, ranging from 5/8” to 4 1/8” ground clearance.
SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER BLADE • Because the engine on this unit has a tapered crankshaft, a special impeller removal tool (part number 753-0900) is required to remove the impeller assembly. For further assistance, contact your Sears Service Center. • NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up. Chipper Blade • • • Remove lock nut that secures flail screen to the lower housing. The flail screen does not have to be removed. Refer to Figure 15.
STORAGE NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Prepare your Craftsman Yard Vacuum for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer. A yearly check-up by your local Sears Service Center is a good way to ensure that the unit runs properly next season. • Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. • Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is added. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Obstruction lodged in impeller. Disconnect spark plug wire and remove lodged object. 4. Move CHOKE to ON position. 5. Clean, adjust gap or replace. 6. Safety switch must be depressed by the front tab on the bag handle when securing the bag. 7.
PARTS LIST Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Yard Vacuum Model 247.
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