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Starting the Engine
1. Turn the fuel on and move the throttle to the half-open position.
2 Set the engine switch to the ON or RUN position.
3. Move the choke to the ON position for cold starts. For warm starts, attempt to start without the
choke first to avoid flooding. If the engine does not start then use the choke.
4. Pull the recoil starter handle firmly to start the engine.
5. When the engine starts, gradually back off the choke until the engine runs with no choke.
Operating
This machine has been designed for two methods of vacuuming debris:
1. With the handle of the intake nozzle in the operator’s hands, move the nozzle back and forth in a
sweeping motion over the debris.
2. Rotate the intake nozzle to lay sideways on the ground. By placing the nozzle in this position,
debris can be raked into the nozzle by the operator. While large amounts of debris can be vacuumed
quickly with this machine, caution must be taken to avoid blocking the airflow into the nozzle.
Stopping the Engine
When operation is complete, the unit needs to be checked, or a clog needs to be cleared:
1. Move the throttle to SLOW.
2. Set the engine switch to the OFF position.
3. Close the fuel valve.
Note: The impeller will continue to rotate for several seconds after the engine is stopped.
Excessive Vibration
Shut off the engine immediately if abnormal/excessive vibration occurs. Remove the spark plug wire.
Find the cause of vibration and repair it. Some possible causes for excessive vibration are:
 Damaged impeller.
 Loose impeller bolt.
 Loose impeller key.
 Lodged objects.
Clogging
 To prevent clogs, do not overfeed, especially with heavy wet material.
 Pay attention to how full the debris receptacle is.
 Overfilled debris receptacles cause material to back up and get tightly packed in the discharge
cute.