Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredder Vacuum Model CSV 020 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No.
1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Chipper/Shredder Vacuum manufactured by MTD. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.
Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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.
Safe Handling of Gasoline: 4. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. 1. Use only an approved gasoline container. 2. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Maintenance & Storage Do not modify engine 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. 2. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage and repair, if needed. To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING— ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Chipper/Shredder Vacuum • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Upper and Lower Handle • One Bag • One Safety Glasses • One Bottle of Oil Assembly 2. NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your chipper shredder vacuum. Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with lower handle.
4. Loosen the wing nut that secures the rope guide to the right side of upper handle. a. Slowly pull starter rope out of engine. b. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide. c. Tighten the wing nut. See Figure 3-3. Bag 1. Grasp bag handle with one hand and slide locking rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine. Use the end of mounting bracket as leverage when sliding the locking rod. See Figure 3-4. 3 C A 2 B 1 Figure 3-3 4 Figure 3-4 2.
Adjustments Set-Up Nozzle Height Gas and Oil Fill-Up The nozzle can be adjusted to any six positions, ranging from 5/8” to 4 1/8” ground clearance. The nozzle height has to be adjusted according to chipper shredder conditions. Refer to the separate engine owner’s manual for additional engine information. 1. Depress nozzle height adjustment lever towards wheel. See Figure 3-5. 2 1. Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out of the box. 2.
4 Controls and Features Bag Recoil Starter Chipper Chute Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredder 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 while operating or while performing any adjustments or repairs. Nozzle Nozzle Yard waste such as leaves or pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.
5 Operation Starting & Stopping Engine 5. Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your chipper/ shredder vacuum for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to unlock and empty contents. See Figure 5-2. Hold bag handle and bag clip while emptying the contents. To Empty Bag 1. Unhook bag straps from the lower handle. 2. Unsnap bag clip from the top of lower handle. See Figure 5-1.
6 Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Equipment Care General Recommendations • Clean the chipper/shredder vacuum thoroughly after each use. • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • Wash bag periodically with water. Allow to dry thoroughly in shade. • The warranty on this chipper/shredder vacuum does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the equipment as instructed here.
Removing the Flail Screen If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and clean area as follows: 1. Stop the engine. Make certain the chipper/shredder vacuum has come to a complete stop. 2. Before unclogging the discharge chute, disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to retaining post. 3. Remove the vacuum bag from the unit as instructed in the OPERATION section to obtain access to flail screen. 4.
7 Service Blade Care Front Support Brace/ Lock Nut WARNING: Before performing any type of maintenance on the machine, wait for all parts to stop moving and disconnect the spark plug wire. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage. Bell Washer Thrust Washer NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the oil and fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up. 1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to retaining post. 2. Remove bag assembly. 3.
7. Carefully tilt and support the unit up to provide access underneath to the nozzle mounting hardware and impeller. Remove the three shoulder bolts securing the black plastic lower flail housing to the lower housing. Refer to Figure 7-4. 10. The nuts on the flat head cap screws can be reached from underneath using a 1/2-inch socket, universal, and extension. See Figure 7-6. Impeller Nuts Figure 7-6 11. Figure 7-4 8. Tilt top of black plastic lower flail housing toward the engine to remove. 9.
8 Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Remedy 1. Throttle lever (if equipped) not in correct starting position. 1. Move throttle lever to FAST or START position. 2. Engine switch (if equipped) in OFF position. 2. Move engine switch to ON position. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Connect wire to spark plug. 4. Choke not in CHOKE position (if equipped). 4. Move choke lever to CHOKE position. 5. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 5. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 6.
9 Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description BS-799876 Spark Plug BS-491588S BS-493537S † Air Filter Cartridge Pre-Cleaner BS-799585 Fuel Cap BS-298090S † Fuel Filter 664-04040 Bag 981-0490 Chipper Blade 719-0329 Flail Blade (2 total) 734-04563 Wheel † If Equipped 17
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”). This warranty is in addition to any applicable emissions warranty provided with your product.
