. Keeping the edge of deck adapter as close as possible to the offset in the adapter bracket, see if the slot in the adapter bracket can be aligned with one or two of the deflector holes in your mower deck’s discharge opening. If the bracket can not be located correctly using existing holes, it will be necessary to drill one or two 5/16" diameter holes in the deck. See figure 25. DECK ADAPTERMOWER DECKADAPTER BRACKETKeep edge of adapter as close as possible to offset in bracketUse existing holes or drill 5/16" diameter hole or holes. 1/4" DOWNKeep cut-off as close to the top edge as possible. IMPORTANT: 1/2" FROM FRONT FIGURE 23 FIGURE 25 Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two • 5/16" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" nylock nuts. See figure 26. NOTE: It may be necessary to use extra 5/16" flat washers to shim under the bracket next to the deck surface. Ten extra washers have been furnished as shims. See figure 26. With deck adapter positioned correctly over the • discharge opening, use the adapter bracket as a template and drill three 9/32" diameter holes in the top of the deck adapter. See figure 27. Bolt deck adapter to bracket using three 1/4" x 1" • bolts, nylon washers, 1/4" flat washers and 1/4" nylock nuts. Nylon washers should be against the inside of the deck adapter. See figure 27. Assemble end of hose and a hose clamp over the • round opening of deck adapter and tighten clamp. GO DIRECTLY TO THE OPERATION • INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 18. ADAPTER BRACKET5/16" flat washers used as needed for shims to adjust for variations in decks. (2) 5/16" NYLOCKNUTS5/16" x 1-1/4" HEX BOLT(2) 5/16" FLATWASHERS (3) 1/4" NYLOCKNUTS(3) NYLONWASHERS(3) 1/4" STEEL WASHERS(3) 1/4" x 1" HEX BOLTSADAPTERBRACKETMOWER DECKDECK ADAPTER FIGURE 26 FIGURE 27 OPERATION KNOW YOUR VAC SYSTEM 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. LATCH LOCK LEVERTHROTTLECONTROLBOOTCHOKECONTROL 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. CAUTION: 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. BEFORE STARTING Your Vac System engine is shipped without oil or • 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 • door, vinyl boot, elbow, hose adapter, hose and deck adapter are properly attached. Check tires for proper inflation (12 - 14 lbs).• HOW TO STOP YOUR VAC SYSTEM To stop engine, move the throttle control lever to the • OFF position. Disconnect spark plug wire from plug to prevent • 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. CAUTION: The muffler and adjacent areas are hot! HOW TO USE YOUR VAC SYSTEM HOW TO START YOUR VAC SYSTEM CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the addition of an accessory or an attachment. Be aware of changing conditions on slopes. WARNING: Never start or run the engine without all covers being properly attached to the blower housing and cart. Check oil and gas in Vac engine.• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.• Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. • (A warm engine may not require choking.) Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST position.• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until • engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. • Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against starter. Repeat instructions in two preceding paragraphs until • engine fires. When engine starts, move choke control gradually to RUN position. Inspect the Vac to make sure the cover, rear door, • boot, elbow, hose adapter (nozzle), hose and deck adapter are properly attached. Check tires for proper inflation (12 - 14 lbs).• Check for oil and gas in Vac engine.• Begin operation at low speed, adjusting forward • ...