Craftsman 247.77099 User Manual

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Figure 1
IMPORTANT:
 This unit is shipped without gasoline or 
oil in the engine. After assembly, see OPERATION 
section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil 
fill-up. 
NOTE: 
Reference to right and left hand side of the
Yard Vacuum is observed from the operating
position.
This Yard Vacuum has been completely assembled 
at the factory, except for the handle, bag, and blower 
chute. These parts are shipped loose in the carton. 
A pair of safety glasses, the owner’s manual, a bot-
tle of engine oil, and one FreshStart™ cartridge are 
also included in the carton. See Figure 1. 
OPENING CARTON 
Cut each corner of the carton vertically from top 
to bottom. 
Remove all loose parts.
Remove loose packing material.
REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON
Lift unit from the rear to detach it from underlying 
carton material and roll unit out of carton.
Check carton thoroughly for any other loose 
parts.
NOTE: 
Make sure not to crimp cables while
removing loose parts or the entire unit from the
carton.
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON 
Upper and Lower Handle
Hose Assembly
Bag
Blower Chute
Safety Glasses
A Bottle of Engine Oil (may be located in bag)
Operator’s Manual
FreshStart™ Cartridge
DISCONNECTING SPARK PLUG
Before proceeding with assembly of your new Yard 
Vacuum, disconnect the spark plug wire from the 
spark plug and ground it onto the retaining post on 
the engine. This will prevent accidental starting of 
the engine. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
Bottle of
 
Engine Oil
Blower
Chute
Upper
Handle
Rope
Guide
Wing
Nut
Wing
Nuts
Lower
Handle
Handle
Knobs
Carriage
Screws
Bag
Hose Assembly
Speed
Control
Drive
Control
Lower
Hose
Cable
Guide
WEAR YOUR
Fresh Start
 Cartridge
Operator’s
 Manual
Handle
Bracket
Upper
Hose
Handle
Bracket
Spark
Plug Wire
Retaining
Post
Disconnect and Ground to Post
ASSEMBLY
 
Safety Glasses