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Operator’s Manual
6.0 Horse Power
YARD VACUUM
Model No. 247.770550
Safety
CAUTION: Before using
ES
Assembly
this product, read this
manual and follow all Operation
Maintenance
Safety Rules and
Parts
Operating Instructions.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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FORM NO. 769-00407.fm
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Warranty 2 Service and Adjustments 14 Safety 3 Storage 16 Assembly 5 Troubleshooting 17 Operation 7 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 workmanship. Wa
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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. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to St
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i. Never store the machine or fuel container 9. Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or inside where there is an open flame, spark, optional hose attachment properly attached to the or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, machine. Never attempt to attach or change either space heater, clothes dryer, etc.) attachment while the engine is running. j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free 10. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in of grass, leaves, or other debris bu
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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. 20-oz. Bottle A pair of safety glasses and a 20-oz. bottle of engine of Engine Oil oil are also included in the carton. See Figure 1. REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON Cut the corners of the carton. Hose Assembly R
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Snap hose handle to the lower handle bracket to Secure the two handles by tightening the upper wing nuts (carriage bolts must be seated properly secure in place and lay hose tubing on side into the handle). bracket hanger next to chipper chute. Refer to Remove the hairpin clips from the handle Figure 7. brackets and remove the carriage bolts and wing nuts from the lower handle. See Figure 3. ATTACHING THE BAG Place the bottom holes in lower handle over the pins on handle brac
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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. Blower Chute Front Tab Locking Front Rod Tab Locking Rod Figure 6 7
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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. Always wear safety glasses, provided with the Yard Vacuum
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Hose Assembly Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard gasoline only. DO NOT use Ethyl or high octane waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to gasoline. Do not use gasoline containing reach places. METHANOL. Replace fuel cap. Hose Handle To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should Used to guide hose assembly when vacuuming. be emptied before storage for 30 days or lon
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When temperature is below 32 degrees F: Move throttle control / choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A warm engine may not Buttons require choking.) See Figure 8. If not using choke to start engine, move throt- tle control / choke lever to START/RUN posi- Bag tion. Inner Flap Clip Depress the primer bulb firmly with your thumb three times. Wait about two seconds Bag Handle between each push. NOTE: See air cleaner on side of engine for further starting instructions. Outer Flap St
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Nozzle Height Adjustment Nozzle/Hose Vac Handle The nozzle can be adjusted to any six positions, (Top Position) 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 surfa
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Lubrication Clean equipment 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 Clean the Yard Vacuum thoroughly after each maintenance. use. The warranty on this Yard Vacuum does not Wash the bag periodically with water. Allow to cover items that have been subjected to operator dry thoroughly in the shade. abuse
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TO DRAIN OIL SERVICE SPARK PLUG Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to .030" at Drain oil while engine is warm. Follow the instructions least once a season or every 50 hours of given below. operation. See Figure 13. Spark plug Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run replacement is recommended at the start of each until the fuel line and carburetor are empty. season. Refer to engine parts list for correct Remove oil fill dipstick. spark plug type. Tip unit on its s
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any WARNING: Do not attempt to alter the adjustment to the unit without first engine speed by tampering with the stopping engine and disconnecting engine’s governor linkage. Doing so spark plug wire. 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, REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN ranging from 5/8” to 4 1/8” gro
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Remove lock nut that secures flail screen to the SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER lower housing. The flail screen does not have to BLADE be removed. Refer to Figure 15. Remove the hex bolt, lock washer, and flat Because the engine on this unit has a tapered washer that secure the impeller assembly to the crankshaft, a special impeller removal tool (part crankshaft. See Figure 19. number 753-0900) is required to remove the impeller assembly. For further assistance, contact your Sears
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STORAGE NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in Prepare your Craftsman Yard Vacuum for storage at minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during 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 storage. Sears Service Center is a good way to ensure that the Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage unit runs properly next season. container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer Yard Vac
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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. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Cannot pull recoil cord. 3. Obstruction lodged in impeller. Disconnect spark plug wire and remove lodged object. 4. Move CHOKE to ON position. 4. Choke not in ON position. 5. Clean, adjust gap or repla
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PARTS LIST Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Yard Vacuum Model 247.770550 1 2 3 17 8 5 4 6 13 4 9 11 7 12 7 15 16 14 18 19 21 20 11 22 23 48 33 34 35 24 47 25 46 31 55 27 26 30 29 4 28 44 31 45 32 51 24 49 36 50 37 43 41 40 42 38 11 56 39 53 52 4 49 54 18
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Yard Vacuum Model 247.770550 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 720-0295 Foam Grip 30. 710-0502A Hex Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 2. 749-1423 Upper Handle 31. 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x .620 3. 720-0279 Knob 32. 731-2484 Hose Base Adapter 4. 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut 5/16-18 33. 716-0104 E Ring .500 Dia 5. 710-1205 Eye Bolt 34. 732-3035 Compression Spring 6. 781-1056 Upper Handle Bracket 35. 711-1571 Clevis Pin 7. 710-0528 Hex Ca
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Yard Vacuum Model 247.770550 58 1 59 2 3 60 4 5 6 7 10 8 11 9 12 14 13 16 23 17 15 18 56 21 19 26 17 37 15 27 22 24 28 25 30 39 41 29 31 20 36 43 44 38 32 33 34 45 40 46 49 35 42 51 53 42 55 39 57 44 47 48 50 52 54 20
