Craftsman 486.245071 User Manual

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LATCH LOCK LEvER  Locks the cart bed down to the 
tongue. Releases to allow cart to be tipped back for 
dumping.

THROTTLE CONTROL  Controls speed of engine.

BOOT  Connects the plastic elbow to the fabric top, 
directing discharged material into the cart.

CHOKE CONTROL  Adjust to allow cold starting.

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.

Your Vac System engine is shipped without oil or 

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gasoline. Service the engine with oil and gas as 
instructed in the separate engine manual.
Inspect the Vac System to make sure all covers (rear 

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door, vinyl boot, elbow, hose adapter, hose and deck 
adapter are properly attached.
Check tires for proper inflation (12 - 14 lbs).

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To stop engine, move the throttle control lever to the 

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OFF position.
Disconnect spark plug wire from plug to prevent 

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accidental starting while equipment  is unattended or 
is being worked on.

WARNING:  Never fill fuel tank indoors, or 
with the engine running, or while the engine 
is hot. Do not smoke while filling tank.

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.

CAUTION:  The muffler and adjacent areas 
are