Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator’s Manual Self Propelled Yard Vacuum/Chipper/Shredder with Vacuum/Hose — Model CSV 070 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. TROY-BILT 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 Troy-Bilt. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
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 Hose Assembly • One Safety Glasses • One Bag • One Bottle of Oil • One Hose Extension 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.
4. Pull the two cable ties attached to the cables tight approximately 8 inches from each cable end and place the cables into the cable guide. 2. Pull spring loaded pin out on the base and align pin with the first hole (closest to the end of the tube) in the hose adapter. See Figure 3-4B. 5. Loosen the wing nut that secures the rope guide to the right side of upper handle. 3. Release the pin to lock the hose in place. 4.
Adjustments 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 3-6. Nozzle Height 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. 1. Depress nozzle height adjustment lever towards wheel. See Figure 3-7.
4 Controls and Features Drive Control Speed Control Recoil Starter Bag Hose Handle Hose Assembly Hose Extension Chipper Chute Nozzle/Hose Vac Lever Nozzle 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.
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.
Using The Nozzle Vacuum Using The Hose Assembly Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding. After material has been shredded by the flail blades on the impeller assembly, it will be discharged into catcher bag. Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard (i.e. branches, leaves, twigs, etc.) Avoid fibrous plants such as tomato vines until they are thoroughly dried out.
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 5. 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.
Adjustments 4. Drive Control Cable Adjust the drive control cable if the yard vacuum does not self propel with the drive control engaged, or if the unit hesitates while the engine maintains the same speed after approximately 20 hours of use. There is now sufficient slack in the drive control cable to grasp the z-fitting with your hand and move it from the front hole to the rear hole of the drive control. See Figure 6-6.
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 or blower chute. 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 Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Occasional skips (hesitates) at high speed Cause 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.
Problem Cause Remedy Excessive Vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged impeller. 2. See authorized service dealer. Unit does not discharge 1. Discharge area clogged. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean flail screen and inside of discharge opening. 2. Foreign object lodged in impeller. 2. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove lodged object. 3. Low engine RPM. 3. Always run engine at full throttle. 4. Vacuum bag is full. 4. Empty bag.
9 Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 951-14437 Spark Plug 951-14632 Air Cleaner Kit 951-14407 Fuel Cap Assembly 951-10358A Fuel Filter 664-04029 Bag 981-0490 Chipper Blade 719-0329 Flail Blade (2 total) 634-04592 634-05039 Wheel (Front) Wheel (Rear) 954-0369 Belt Phone (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
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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 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, “Troy-Bilt”). b.
