Operator’s Manual
®
675 Series Engine
POWER PROPELLED YARD VACUUM
Model No. 247.77013.0
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
• ESPAÑOL
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-01281C
05/22/2007
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
Danger
This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for
safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
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!
Warning
Your Responsibility: Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instruc-
tions in this manual and on the machine.
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Training
PreParaTiOn
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in
the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove
all rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects which could be picked up
or thrown and cause personal injury or damage to the machine.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while
performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes. Thrown objects
which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
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Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop
the machine and disengage them quickly.
Never allow children under 16 years old to operate this machine. Chil-
dren 16 years old and over should read and understand the operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and
supervised by a parent.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts.
Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never
operate this machine in bare feet or sandals. Wear leather work gloves
when feeding material in the chipper chute.
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Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.
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Before starting, check all bolts and screws for proper tightness to be
sure the machine is in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect
machine for any damage at frequent intervals.
Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the
machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
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Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as necessary.
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Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on
yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change
clothes immediately.
Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers
and discharge opening. Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate
fingers, hands, and feet.
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Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge opening,
remove or empty vacuum bag, or inspect and repair the machine while
the engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait until all moving parts
have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground it against the engine.
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Use only an approved gasoline container.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
Never fuel machine indoors.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom
of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion.
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Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move
machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
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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.).
To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked
debris.
Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OPeraTiOn
MainTenanCe & STOrage
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Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers
and discharge opening. Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate
fingers, hands, and feet.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation
regularly.
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Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep
the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for
any damage and repair, if needed.
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Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper chute, feed intake,
and cutting chamber are empty and free of all debris.
Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and remove any metal,
rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects which could cause personal
injury or damage to the machine.
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Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and make
certain the impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended
starting.
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If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start
making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut the engine off.
Allow the impeller to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug
wire, ground it against the engine and perform the following steps:
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
1. Inspect for damage.
2. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and storage
of this machine.
3. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued safe
operation.
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Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open
flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer,
etc.
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Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the
discharge area. This can prevent proper discharge and result in kickback
of material through the feed opening.
Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions on
off-season storage.
Do not attempt to shred or chip material larger than specified on the
machine or in this manual. Personal injury or machine damage could
result.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect
the environment.
Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge opening
while the engine is running. Shut the engine off, wait until all moving
parts have stopped, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against
the engine before clearing debris.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way.Tampering
with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate
at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.
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Never operate without vacuum bag and discharge chute properly
attached to the machine. Never empty or change vacuum bag while the
engine is running. Zippered end of vacuum bag must be kept closed at
all times during operation.
Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or optional hose attachment
properly attached to the machine. Never attempt to attach or change
either attachment while the engine is running.
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Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in place and operating
properly.
Keep your face and body back and to the side of the chipper chute while
feeding material into the machine to avoid accidental kickback injuries.
Never operate this machine without good visibility or light. Always be
sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles.
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Do not operate this machine on a gravel surface.
Do not operate this machine while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
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Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.
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SAFETY LABELS
DANGER
DANGER
KEEP HANDS OUT OF DISCHARGE OPENING.
DO NOT STAND OR WALK IN FRONT OF
DISCHARGE OPENING OR AIM IT AT
BYSTANDERS. OBJECTS THROWN OUT OF
CHUTE CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
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KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS AWAY.
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DANGER
Keep hands out of inlets while
engine is r unning.
blades are inside.
Rotating
STOP
FRONT WHEEL / VACUUM NOZZLE HEIGHT
ADJUSTER
HIGH
For use in
grass to pick
up leaves
LOW
To pick up wet
material, pine
cones, acorns
or material on
pavement.
and debris
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ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine.
Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the
separate engine manual before operating your machine.
Upper Handle
Drive Control
Speed Control
Wing Nut
NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the Yard Vacuum is
observed from the operating position.
Upper Hose
Handle Bracket
Cable Guide
Rope Guide
OPening CarTOn
1. Cut each corner of the carton vertically from top to bottom.
Star Knob
2. Remove all loose parts.
Lower Hose
Handle Bracket
3. Remove loose packing material.
Carriage
Screw
Lower Handle
reMOVing UniT FrOM CarTOn
1. Lift unit from the rear to detach it from underlying carton material
and roll unit out of carton.
Wing Nut
2. Check carton thoroughly for any other loose parts.
NOTE: Make sure not to crimp cables while removing loose parts or
the entire unit from the carton.
Bag
LOOSe ParTS in CarTOn
(See Figure 1)
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Upper and Lower Handle
Hose Assembly
Safety Glasses
Safety Glasses
Hose
Assembly
Engine Oil (May be located in bag)
Bag
Blower Chute
Blower Chute
Operator’s Manual
Operator’s Manual
Bottle of Engine Oil
Figure 1
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ASSEMBLY
aTTaCHing THe HanDLe
1. Remove the hairpin clips from the handle brackets and remove the
carriage screws and wing nuts from the lower handle.
a. Place the bottom holes in lower handle over the pins on the
handle brackets and secure with hairpin clips. See Figure 2.
b. Insert carriage screws through upper hole in lower handle from
the inside and secure with wing nuts. See Figure 2.
2. a. Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with lower handle. Make
sure the rope guide is on the right side of upper handle. See
Figure 3.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the cables are routed outside the lower
handle. Also, do not crimp the cables while lifting up the handles.
b. Secure the two handles by tightening the handle knobs (carriage
bolts must be seated properly into the handle). See Figure 3.
3. Pull the two cable ties attached to the cables tight approximately
8 inches from each cable end and place the cables into the cable
guide.
Figure 2
Rope Guide
4. Loosen the wing nut that secures the rope guide to the right side of
upper handle.
a. Pull the starter rope out of the engine slowly. See Figure 4.
b. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing nut.
See Figure 4.
B
A
Figure 3
B
A
Figure 4
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ASSEMBLY
aTTaCHing THe HOSe aSSeMBLY
1. a. Slide hose adapter of hose assembly into the base adapter
located on the left front of the Yard Vacuum. See Figure 5.
b. Pull spring loaded pin out on the base and align pin with the first
hole (closest to the end of the tube) in the hose adapter.
c. Release the pin to lock the hose in place.
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2. a. Snap the hose handle first into the upper hose handle bracket
and then into the lower hose handle bracket.
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b. Lay hose tubing on hanger bracket next to chipper chute. See
Figure 6.
aTTaCHing THe Bag
1. Grasp bag handle with one hand and slide locking rod on mounting
bracket with other hand toward engine. Use the end of mounting
bracket as leverage when sliding the locking rod.
Align pin
with this
hole.
a. Slip bag over the rim of the discharge opening and release
locking rod to secure bag in place. See Figure 7.
Figure 5
b. Snap bag clip to the top of the lower handle.
c. Place the lower straps on the bag over the top of lower handle,
hooking them on the studs. See Figure 7.
NOTE: The bag/chute switch button attached to the mounting bracket
must be fully depressed by the tip of front tab on bag handle when
securing the bag or engine will not start.
B
A
A
B
C
Figure 6
Figure 7
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ASSEMBLY
aTTaCHing THe BLOWer CHUTe
NOTE: The bag must be removed before installing the blower chute.
1. a. Grasp blower chute with one hand and slide locking rod on
mounting bracket with other hand toward engine. Use the end of
mounting bracket as leverage when sliding the locking rod. See
Figure 8.
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b. Slip blower chute over rim of discharge opening and release
locking rod to secure chute in place, as in Figure 8.
c. Raise the nozzle height to the highest setting when using the
blower chute. Refer to nozzle height adjustment below.
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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.
B
Warning
Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before performing
any maintenance or adjustments. Always wear safety glasses during
operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
nOZZLe HeigHT aDJUSTMenT
Figure 8
The nozzle can be adjusted to any five positions, ranging from 5/8”
to 4 1/8” ground clearance. The nozzle height has to be adjusted
according to yard conditions.
1. Depress nozzle height adjustment lever towards wheel. See
Figure 9.
2. Move the height adjustment lever forward or backward to adjust
the nozzle upwards or downwards. Make sure both levers are in
the same position.
3. Release lever towards deck.
NOTE: In general, raise the nozzle height to vacuum a thick layer of
leaves or to operate with the blower chute. Lower the nozzle height for
smoother surfaces.
Figure 9
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