Operator’s Manual Yard Vacuum Chipper/Shredder/ Vacuum/Hose Model Number 24B-060F766 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).
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Important Safe Operation Practices Assembling Your Yard Vacuum Know Your Yard Vacuum Operating Your Yard Vacuum Page 3 5 7 8 Content Maintaining Your Yard Vacuum Trouble Shooting Illustrated Parts List Warranty Page 10 13 14 20 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new Yard Vacuum. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION 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.
9. Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or optional hose attachment properly attached to the machine. Never attempt to attach or change either attachment while the engine is running. 10. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in place and operating properly. 11. Keep your face and body back and to the side of the chipper chute while feeding material into the machine to avoid accidental kickback injuries. 12. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. NOTE: Not all safety labels may apply to your Yard Vacuum. SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR YARD 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.
Attaching The Handle • • • • • Unfold the upper handle until it aligns 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 Yard Vacuum and remove the carriage bolts and wing nuts from the lower handle. See Figure 2. Place the bottom holes in lower handle over pins on handle brackets and secure with hairpin clips.
Attaching The Blower Chute (If Equipped) Blower Chute NOTE: The blower chute is an optional feature on some model yard vacuums. It is NOT standard equipment. If your unit is not equipped with a blower chute, contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information regarding price and availability. • • • Safety Switch Button Grasp blower chute with one hand and slide locking rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine.
Chipper Chute Hose Assembly Allow twigs and small branches up to 1 1/2” in diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping. Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach places. Blower Chute (If Equipped) When attached to unit the blower chute is used to blow or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pine needles, or small twigs across yard.
• • • • • Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to unlock and empty contents. See Figure 7. Hold bag handle and bag clip while emptying the contents. Compress bag opening and fold inner flap over opening. Fold outer flap over inner flap and insert buttons on the bag through metal outlets. Twist the buttons to lock bag.
Nozzle Height Adjustment 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 the conditions. Move the height adjustment levers forward or backward to adjust the nozzle upwards or downwards. Make sure both levers are in the same position. See Figure 10.
Maintenance Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions. • • • Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully. Clean air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions or once a season. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
• Housing Screws • • • • • Lower Housing Screws Nozzle Screws • NOTE: Make certain chipper blade is reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward. See Figure 16. Figure 14 • • 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. Remove the impeller assembly from the crankshaft. Unthread the impeller removal tool from the impeller assembly.
SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Cause Remedy 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. (If Equipped) 5. Engine (if equipped with a primer) not primed properly. 6. Blocked fuel line. 7. Faulty spark plug. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Move throttle lever to FAST position. 1. Spark plug wire loose.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. “Troy-Bilt” warrants this product against defects in material and 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 materials or workmanship.