OPERATOR'S MAN UAL Chipper Shredder Vacuum Model Number 24A-020D401 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum .................................................... 5 Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum .............................................................. 7 Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum ....................................................... 8 Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum ....................................
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
• Neverstorethe machine or fuelcontainer inside wherethereis an openflame,spark,or pilotlight (e.g.furnace,waterheater,spaceheater,clothes dryer,etc.) • Toreduceafirehazard, keepmachine freeofgrass, leaves,or otherdebrisbuild-up. Cleanup oil fuel spillage andremove anyfuelsoaked debris. • Allowmachine to coolat least5 minutesbefore storing. OPERMION • • • • Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers and discharge opening.
_ understand the warnings and instructions in Restrict this manual and ofonthis thepower machine. ARNINGand -follow YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: the use machine to persons who read, NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper shredder vacuum. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY • READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL • KEEP HANDS OUT OF INLET AND DISCHARGE OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE IS RUNNING. ROTATING BLADES ARE INSIDE. • TURN ENGINE OFF AND ALLOW IMPELLER TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP BEFORE REMOVING BAG.
AttachingTheHandle • Unfold the upper handle until italigns with the lower handle. • Secure the two handles by tightening the wing nuts (carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle). Remove the hairpin clips from the handle brackets on the chipper shredder vacuum and remove the carriage bolts and wing nuts from the lower handle. See Figure 2. Place each bottom hole in lower handle over pins on handle brackets and secure with hairpin clips.
SECTION3: KNOWYOURCHIPPERSHREDDERVACUUM Starter Handle Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever Nozzle Chi Chute Blower Chute Figure 5 Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your chipper shredder vacuum. Compare the illustrations in Figure 5 with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Starter Handle The starter handle is attached to the right upper handle.
SECTION4: OPERATINGYOURCHIPPERSHREDDERVACUUM WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredder vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or eye shields before chipping or blowing and while performing any adjustments or repairs. GasAndOilFill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your chipper shredder vacuum.
vines until they are thoroughly dried out. Materials such as stalks or heavy branches up to 1 1/2" in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute. See Figure 7. adjustments Do without engine WARNING: not atfirst any stopping time make any and disconnecting spark plug wire, NozzleHeightAdjustment The nozzle can be adjusted to any five positions, ranging from 5/8" to 3 3/4" ground clearance. The nozzle height has to be adjusted according to the conditions.
WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. RemovingTheFlailScreen If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and clean area as follows: • Lubrication • Wheels: Lubricate each wheel shoulder screw once a season with light oil. See Figure 9. • Nozzle height adjustment levers: Lubricate the pivot points of the nozzle height adjustment levers once a season with light oil. See Figure 9.
NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep spark plug side up. • • • Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it away from the spark plug. Remove the front hubcaps, shoulder screws, wave washers, and bell washers that attach to the front wheels. See Figure 12. Remove the shoulder screws that go through the pivot arms and height bracket adjusters to the front support brace. • Remove lock nut that secures flail screen to the • lower housing. The flail screen does not have to be removed.
SECTION6: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start Cause Remedy 1. 2. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Throttle control lever not in correct 1. 2. 3. Connect wire to spark plug. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Move throttle lever to FAST position. 4. 5. starting position. (If Equipped) Choke not in CHOKE position. Blocked fuel line. 4. 5. Move choke to CHOKE position. Clean fuel line. 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 1. 2.
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Model24A-020D401 Ref. No. Part No. 1. 725-1700 2. 725-3166 3. 4. Ref. No. Part Description PaN No. Part Description Switch Cover 22. 781-0490 736-0119 Chipper Blade Lock Washer 5/16 710-0224 Safety Switch Hex Washer Screw #10-16 x.50 23. 24. 712-0411 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24 629-0920 Wire Harness 25. 681-0152 5. 710-0604 Hex Washer Screw 5/16-18 x.625 26. 719-0329 Impeller Assembly Flail Blade 6. 714-0104 Cotter Pin 27. 781-0735 7. 736-0264 Flat Washer.330 ID x.630 OD 28.
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Model24A-020D401 Ref. No. Part No. Ref. No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 1. 720-0295 Foam Grip 18. 736-0105 Bell Washer.401 ID x.870 OD 2. 749-0438C 734-1992 Wheel 9 x 2 720-0279 Upper Handle Knob 19. 3. 20. 738-1015 Shoulder Screw 3/8-16 4. 710-1205 731-1426 5. 720-0314 Eye Bolt Handle Knob 5/16-18 21. 22. 781-0725 Hubcap Front Wheel Support Brace 6. 710-1174 781-0765 Hgt Bracket Adjuster LH 749-0907A Carriage Bolt Lower Handle 23. 7. 781-0766 8.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD-MaN } workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure. d.
