. 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

Hitch Bracket Connects the sweeper to the towing vehicle. Adjusts for various height tractor hitches. HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER DUMPING OF SWEEPER • Your sweeper can be dumped easily without getting off of the rider or tractor. Simply pull the rope forward to dump the hopper. Always empty hopper after each use. BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT • To adjust your sweeper brushes to the best operating height, loosen the adjustment knob and push down on the height adjustment lever to raise the brush, or push up

Adjusts for various height tractor hitches. Drawbar Offset Tube Allows drawbar to be offset from tractor. HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER SWEEPING SPEED Do not exceed 6 m.p.h.• Try a starting speed of approximately 3 m.p.h. (third gear on most tractors). Depending on conditions, it may be necessary to adjust the sweeping speed in order to achieve best results. CAUTION: Maximum towing speed is 6 m.p.h. Driving too fast may cause damage to wheels and bearings. BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To adjust sweeper bru

Tighten only finger tight. See figure 17. ------ FIGURE 17 FIGURE 15 9 STEP 18 - ASSEMBLE PIVOT ROD • Slide the end of the pivot rod through the upper hopper tube and the hopper mount clamps on one side of the hopper. Place a hopper support strap and then a bag arm tube onto the rod. Slide the rod through the stitched sleeve at the front edge of the wind screen, and then place another bag arm tube and a hopper support strap onto the rod. Slide the rod through the other upper hopper tube and

486.242221, 486.242241 CAUTION: • Safety Before using this product, read this • Assembly manual and follow all Safety Rules _ ^ and Operating Instructions. • operation • Maintenance • Parts Sears, Roebuck ayd Co., Hoffmay Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40734 Rev (06/11/09) TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules............................................ ........................i Maintenance Schedule................... ...............................13 Warranty..........

Insert two hex bolts (B) through the brackets, with the rear hex bolt between the cross bolts in the hitch tubes. Secure the hex bolts (B) with two nylock nuts (E). See fi gure 4. Do not tighten yet. • Assemble the two spacers (J) onto the hitch pin and secure the pin with the hairpin cotter (K). See fi gure 4. NYLOCK NUTS (E) BENT HITCH BRACKET HITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY HEX BOLTS (B) SPACERS (J) HAIRPIN COTTER (K) 10" HEX BOLT (C) HITCH TUBE (L.H.) PLASTIC TIE NYLOCK NUT (E) TUBE MARKED “77L” HOUS

• Operation • Maintenance • Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. FORM NO. 40258 (06/06) TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES..............................................................2 CARTON CONTENTS.....................................................3 HARDWARE PACKAGE ..................................................3 ASSEMBLY......................................................................4 OPERATION................................................................

Only responsible contact with your bodY pr cl_qthing,st_p the machine, individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire from the operation should be allowed to use your unit. spark plug and move it away from the spark plug Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, before attempting to unclog, inspect or repair. particularly small children and pets. Stop the engine Never operate unit without vacuum bag and discharge when they are in the

See Figure 24. Figure 24 • The nuts on the flat head cap screws can be reached from underneath using a 1/2-inch socket, universal, and extension. See Figure 25. Figure 25 • Replace or sharpen chipper blade. The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. • When sharpening blade, protect hands by using gloves and follow the original angle of grind. • Reassemble by performing the previous steps in the opposite order and manner of removal. • Tighten blade screws to 210 - 250 in-lbs.

Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE Instructions for additional information. CaUTiOn Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. NOTE: Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out of gasoline while operating the Yard Vacuum. If the unit runs out of gas as it is chipping, it may be necessary to unclog the discharge area before it can be restarted. Refer to SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE section. 1 14 OPERATION TO STAR T ENGINE Attach spar