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.
i. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainer insidewherethereisanopenflame,spark, or pilotlight(e.g.furnace,waterheater, spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.) j. Toreduceafirehazard,keepmachinefree ofgrass,leaves,orotherdebrisbuild-up. Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveany fuelsoakeddebris. k. Allowmachinetocoolatleast5 minutes beforestoring. OPERMION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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. SECTION2: ASSEMBLING YOURCHIPPERSHREDDER VACUUM IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your machine.
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). See Figure 1. 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 Bag Handle Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever Chi Chute Nozzle 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. Bag Collects shredded material fed through the chipper chute or vacuumed through the nozzle. See Figure 5.
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 4 1/8" 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. • • Lubrication • Wheels: Lubricate each wheel shoulder screw once a season with light oil. Refer to Figure 5. • Nozzle height adjustment levers: Lubricate the pivot points of the nozzle height adjustment levers once a season with light oil. Refer to Figure 5.
Remove the shoulder screws and bell washers that • go through the pivot arms and height bracket adjusters to the front support brace. Remove the three screws on the upper housing that secure the nozzle cover and the nine screws Apply lubricant to the threads of impeller removal tool and then thread the tool into the crankshaft. Stop when the impeller assembly can move on the crankshaft. • that secure the lower housing to the upper housing. See Figure 12.
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. PaN No. 1. 725-1700 2. 725-3166 3. Ref. No. Part Description PaN No. Part Description Switch Cover 21. 710-1054 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x 1.0 781-0490 710-0224 Safety Switch Hex Washer Screw #10-16 x.50 22. 23. 736-0119 Chipper Blade Lock Washer 5/16 4. 629-0920 Wire Harness 24. 712-0411 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24 5. 710-0604A Hex Washer Screw 5/16-18 x.625 25. 681-0152 6. 714-0104 Cotter Pin 26. 719-0329 Impeller Assembly Flail Blade 7.
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Model24A-020D401 Ref. No. Part No. 1. 2. 3. 749-0438D , 720-0314 710-1174 Ref. No. Part Description Upper Handle , Handle Knob 5/16-18 Carriage Bolt i " Part No. 17. 738-1015 Shoulder Screw 3/8-16 18. 781-0725A Front Wheel Support Brace 19. 781-0785 Height Adjustment Bracket 738-1185 Stud 5/16-18.56 Height Adjustment Bearing 4. 749-0907B Lower Handle 20. 5. 664-0090 Bag Assembly 21. 741-0751 6. 711-1293 712-0397 Wing Nut 1/4-20 22. 23. .
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.
