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SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: If any adjustments (e.g. carburetor) are
made to the engine while the engine is running,
keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated
surfaces and muffler.
The carburetor has been pre-set at the factory and should not require
adjustment. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected
carburetor problems, take your Yard Vacuum to a Sears Parts & Repair
Center for repair and adjustment.
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed on your Yard Vacuum has been set at the factory.
Do not attempt to increase the engine RPM. If you think that the engine
is running too fast or too slow, take your Yard Vacuum to the nearest
Sears Parts & Repair Center for repair and adjustment.
WARNING: Do not attempt to alter the engine speed
by tampering with the engine’s governor linkage.
Doing so could result in serious personal injury and
damage to the engine. The engine RPM has been set
at the factory.
REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN
If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and
clean area as follows.
1. Stop the engine. Make certain the chipper/shredder vacuum has
come to a complete stop.
2. Before unclogging the discharge chute, disconnect and ground
the spark plug wire to retaining post.
3. Remove the vacuum bag or blower chute from the unit as instructed
in the OPERATION section to obtain access to flail screen.
4. Remove the three self tapping screws securing the belt cover, and
remove the belt cover. See Figure 19.
5. Remove self tapping screw on right side of unit that attaches to the
flail screen. See Figure 20.
6. Remove hex screw on top of rear housing near mounting bracket
and the flange lock nut that secures flail screen. See Figure 20.
7. Remove and clean the screen by scraping or washing with water.
See Figure 21.
8. Reinstall the screen.
Figure 19
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