Craftsman 247.77099 User Manual

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The nozzle can be adjusted to any of five positions, 
ranging from 5/8” to 4-1/8” ground clearance. The 
nozzle height has to be adjusted according to yard 
conditions. Move the height adjustment levers 
forward or backward to adjust the nozzle upwards or 
downwards. See Figure 16.

Adjust the drive control cable if the yard vacuum does 
not self propel with the drive control engaged, or if the 
unit hesitates while the engine maintains the same 
speed after approximately 20 hours of use. 

To move the z-fitting of the drive control cable from its 
factory set position in the front hole of the drive 
control to the rear hole, proceed as follows:

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Remove the drive control by pushing the right 
side of the control out of the right hole in the 
upper handle. Pivot control down towards the 
lower handle and then straight up to remove it 
from the left hole in the upper handle. See Figure 
17A.

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There is now sufficient slack in the drive control 
cable to grasp the z-fitting with your hand and 
move it from the front hole to the rear hole of the 
drive control. See Figure 17B.

IMPORTANT:

 Make sure to insert the z-fitting into the 

rear hole as it was inserted in the front hole, that is 
from the outside of the drive control.

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You may now carefully reinstall the drive control 
by performing the previous steps in the opposite 
order and manner of removal.

IMPORTANT:

Once assembled and prior to restarting, 

make sure that the cable is properly adjusted. With 
the drive control disengaged, the unit should freely 
pull in reverse.

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.