Operator's Manual Yard Vacuum Chipper/Shredder/ Vacuum/Hose Model Number 24B-060F766 IMPORTANT: Warning: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS This unit is equipped with an internal combustion CAREFULLY engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page 3 5 7 Important Safe Operation Practices Assembling Your Yard Vacuum Know Your Yard Vacuum Operating Your Yard Vacuum 8 Content Maintaining Your Yard Vacuum Trouble Shooting Illustrated Parts List Page 10 13 14 Warranty 20 FINDINGMODELNUMBER 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.
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. Neverstorethemachineor fuelcontainer insidewherethereisanopenflame,spark, or pilotlight(e.g.furnace,waterheater, spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.) j. Toreducea firehazard,keepmachinefree ofgrass,leaves,or otherdebrisbuild-up. Cleanupoilor fuelspillageandremoveany fuelsoakeddebris. k. Allowmachinetocoolatleast5minutes beforestoring. OPERATION 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.
_k understand the warnings and instructions in this manual and of onthis the power machine. ARNINGand -follow YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use machine to persons who read, NOTE: Not all safety labels may apply to your Yard Vacuum. .... G SECTION2: ASSEMBLING YOURYARDVACUUM 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 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.
AttachingTheBlowerChute(ifEquipped) J NOTE: The blower chute is an optional feature on some model yard vacuums. It is NOT standard equipmenL If your unit is not equipped with a blower chute, contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information regarding price and availability. • Grasp blower chute with one hand and slide locking rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine. Use end of mounting bracket as leverage when sliding the locking rod. See Figure 5.
Chipper Chute Allowtwigsandsmallbranchesupto1 1/2"in diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping. 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. Nozzle HeightAdjustmentLever HoseAssembly Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach places. HoseHandle Used to guide hose assembly when vacuuming.
• • • • Twistthetwobuttonsonthebackofthebagto unlockandemptycontents.SeeFigure7. Holdbaghandleandbagclipwhileemptying the contents. Compress bagopeningandfoldinnerflapover opening. Foldouterflapoverinnerflapandinsertbuttonson thebagthroughmetaloutlets. Twistthebuttonstolockbag. Nozzle/Hose Vac Handle (Top Posit!on) \ \ Bu_ons Bag Inner Flap Spring Loaded Pin (First Hole) Bag Handle Figure 8 IMPORTANT:The flail screen is located inside the housing in the discharge area.
NozzleHeightAdjustment 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.
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 Nozz 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. Remove the impeller assembly from the crankshaft. Unthread the impeller removal tool from the impeller assembly. Remove the blade using a 3/16" allen wrench on the outside of the blade and 1/2" wrench on the impeller assembly. Replace or sharpen chipper blade.
SECTION6: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start Cause 1. 2. 3. Remedy 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. Move choke to CHOKE position. 5. Prime engine. 6. starting position. Choke not in CHOKE position. (If Equipped) Engine (if equipped with a primer) not primed properly. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line.
SECTION7: PARTSLIST FORMODEL24B-O60F766 / 2 13 15 12 48 47 36 / 16 46 /_ 27 -5O 54 14
Model24B-O60F766 Ref. No. Part No. Part Description Ref. No. Part No. Part Description 1. 736-0451 Saddle Washer,.320 x.93 29. 710-3025 2. 749-04172 30. 710-0502A Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x.625 Hex Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 3. 720-0279 Upper Handle Knob 31. 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x.620 4. 710-0599 Screw, 1/4-20 x.500 32. 731-2484 Hose Base Adapter 5. 710-1205 Eye Bolt 33. 716-0104 E Ring.500 Dia 6. 781-1056 Upper Handle Bracket 34. 732-3035 7. 710-0726 35.
Model24B-O60F766 8t 63 14 15 19 L \ 36 40 49 53 42 51 55 \ 35 52 tlf Equipped 16
Model24B-O60F766 Ref. No. Part No. Ref. No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 1. 664-0095 Bag Assembly 31. 732-1151A 2. 681-0154 33. 731-2294A Nozzle Door Torsion Spring Nozzle Door 3. 710-1054 Screen Assembly Hex Screw 5/16-24 x 1.0 35. 781-04082 Front Wheel Support Brace 4. 781-0490 Chipper Blade 36. 781-04081 Rear Wheel Support Brace 5. 719-0530A Impeller 37. 681-0156A Handle Bracket Ass'y RH 6. 781-0735 681-0155A 7. 8. 719-0329 715-0166 Pin Clip Flail 9.
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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, 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.
