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 Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 
 
WARNING 
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, 
service or repairs with the engine running. STOP 
engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and 
secure away from plug. Engine and components are 
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before 
working on machine. 
 
3.1 INTRODUCTION 
To retain the quality of the Yard Vacuum, use genuine 
replacement parts obtained only through your 
authorized dealer.  Contact a local authorized dealer 
for parts and service assistance. For the correct part 
or information for a particular Yard Vacuum, always 
mention the model/part number and serial number. 
We recommend returning the Yard Vacuum to an 
authorized dealer annually for inspection and addition 
of any new devices, which might upgrade the safety of 
the machine. For the nearest authorized dealer in your 
area, check the yellow pages under the heading 
LAWN MOWERS. For engine parts and service, look 
for the engine manufacturer’s dealers under the 
heading, ENGINES - gasoline. 
 
3.2  SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 
Routine maintenance is important to the performance 
and life of your Yard Vacuum. Service performed 
properly and at the recommended interval is essential. 
Refer to Section “MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE” in this 
manual and in the Engine Owner’s Manual. Carefully 
complete all of the recommended service procedures. 
3.2.1.  CHANGE ENGINE OIL 
The design of the machine restricts access to the oil 
drain plug on some model engines. The quickest 
and cleanest method to drain the oil is to tip the 
machine on its side, remove the dip stick, and allow 
the oil to drain into a pan. Refer to the Engine 
Owners Manual for recommended oil change 
interval and oil specifications. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3.2.2. SERVICE ENGINE AIR CLEANER 
The engine is equipped with a dual element air 
cleaner. Both the foam pre-cleaner and cartridge 
require service. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual 
for recommended service procedures. 
3.2.3 INSPECT 
MACHINE 
Carefully inspect entire machine for loose, 
missing, damaged or worn parts. Run the machine 
and check for unusual noise or vibration. After 
stopping engine, open top of debris bag and 
inspect the interior of the bag and the discharge 
deflector end of the bag adapter. Repair or replace 
debris bag, bag adapter, and machine as 
necessary before operating. Contact your 
authorized dealer for assistance. 
 
3.3  SERVICE – EVERY 25 HOURS 
Refer to Section “MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE” in this 
manual and in the Engine Owner’s Manual. Carefully 
complete all of the recommended service procedures. 
 
3.4  STORAGE – OUT OF SEASON 
DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where 
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light 
such as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or 
other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing 
machine in an enclosure. Store fuel container out of 
reach of children in a well ventilated, unoccupied 
building. Refer to Sections “Safe Handling of Fuel” and 
“Maintenance and Storage”, pages 2-3. 
1.  Thoroughly clean entire machine, engine and 
debris bag. 
2.  Perform maintenance and lubrication as 
required. Refer to Section “Maintenance 
Schedule”. 
3.  With engine cool, drain fuel from fuel tank 
outdoors into an approved container away 
from all sources of ignition. 
4.  Run engine to remove all fuel from the 
carburetor. 
5.  Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for additional 
engine storage procedures.