Operation; Before Starting - Craftsman 486.25012 Operator's Manual

KNOW YOUR VAC SYSTEM
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your Vac System.
Compare the illustration below with your Vac System to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations.
THROTTLE
CONTROL
CHOKE
CONTROL
FUEL
SHUT-OFF
ON/OFF
SWITCH
THROTTLE CONTROL Controls speed of engine.
CHOKE CONTROL Adjust to allow cold starting.
FUEL SHUT-OFF Shuts off fuel flow to engine.
ON-OFF SWITCH Turns off engine ignition.
CAUTION:
Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
See STORAGE Instructions for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
or with the engine running, or while the
engine is hot. Do not smoke while filling
tank.

OPERATION

BOOT
LATCH LOCK LEVER
18
BOOT Connects the plastic elbow to the fabric top,
directing discharged material into the cart.
LATCH LOCK LEVER Locks the cart bed down to the
tongue. Releases to allow cart to be tipped back for
dumping.

BEFORE STARTING

FILL THE ENGINE WITH OIL! Your engine is shipped
without oil or gasoline. Add oil as instructed in Engine
Maintenance on page 20 of this manual. Add gas as
instructed in the separate engine manual.
•
Inspect the Vac System to make sure all covers (rear
door, vinyl boot, elbow, hose adapter, hose and deck
adapter are properly attached.
• Check tires for proper inflation (12 - 14 lbs).
HOW TO STOP YOUR VAC SYSTEM
•
To stop engine, move the throttle control lever to the
OFF position.
•
Disconnect spark plug wire from plug to prevent
accidental starting while equipment is unattended or
is being worked on.
CAUTION: The muffler and adjacent areas
are hot!