Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN PUSH YARD VACUUM SERIES 0 Model Mfg. No. ESV25650B 7085913 Before operating your new machine, read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on Pages 2 & 3. Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. 5. DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances. 6. DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 – FAMILIARIZATION ..................................................................................6-7 Nomenclature .................
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS The majority of the assembly has been completed at the factory. After removing the machine from the shipping container you will be required to unfold the handles, attach the debris bag, and insert the accessory plug into the vacuum nozzle. Initial adjustments and operational tests were performed prior to shipping the machine.
Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION ENGINE SPEED CONTROL HEIGHT CONTROL FAST ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SLOW STOP DEBRIS BAG VENT, WITH ZIPPERS DISCHARGE DOOR ENGINE PRIMER VACUUM NOZZLE FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the Yard Vacuum. Its purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating practices.
Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION 1.3 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION LABELS The safety and instruction labels included with your Yard Vacuum are very important. Read, understand and follow all instructions and warnings. Keep these labels clean and legible at all times. Replace any labels that are lost or can no longer be read.
Section 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Read, understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the machine, engine and attachments before operating. Know the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.2.
Section 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Inspect debris bag. It must be properly attached to machine, in good condition, clean and dry with the top zipper fully closed. Make sure that the accessory plug is installed into front hole in vacuum nozzle. 3. Start engine. Not all debris pickup will require that the engine speed be set to “FAST”. You can experiment with vacuum inlet height and engine speed to best suit your conditions. 4.
Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. SERVICE ENGINE AIR CLEANER The engine is equipped with a dual element air cleaner. Both the foam pre-cleaner and cartridge require service. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for recommended service procedures. 3.2.3 INSPECT MACHINE Carefully inspect entire machine for loose, missing, damaged or worn parts. Run the machine and check for unusual noise or vibration.
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING 4.3 IMPELLER HOUSING LINER REPLACEMENT (Commercial Models Only) The impeller housing liner is a wear item and can be replaced. To inspect the impeller housing and liner you must first carefully follow the WARNING instructions listed on this page. Open up the discharge door and visually inspect the housing and liner (if equipped) for damage and wear. The liner will fit commercial models only and is available through your local authorized dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Fuel tank empty. 2. Engine needs choking or priming. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 4. Fuel valve (Honda) turned “OFF”. 5. Engine speed control in “STOP” position. 6. Engine air cleaner dirty/plugged. 7. Faulty sparkplug. Engine Stalls After 1. Choke control in the “CHOKE” position. 2. Fuel valve (Honda) turned “OFF”. Running 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty. 5. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly. 6.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SUBJECT EACH USE 5 HOURS 25 HOURS 50 HOURS 100 HOURS Engine SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED Check Oil Level REFERENCE PAGES Page 8 Engine Initial Oil Change Page 10 Engine Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Engine Manual X** Air Cleaner Service Sponge PreCleaner Element Replace Element Engine Manual X** Spark Plug Replace Plugs Engine Manual X Fuel Filter (if Replace Filter Engine Manual X EACH SEASON X X equipped) Engine Cooling Clean Shrouds & Fin
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN PUSH YARD VACUUM SERIES 0 IMPORTANT These products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.