OPERATOR’S MANUAL 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 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............................................
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.
i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc.) j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. k. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. 9. Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or optional hose attachment properly attached to the machine.
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 shown may apply to your chipper shredder vacuum. SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER 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 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.
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM Blower Chute Bag Bag Handle Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever Chipper Chute Nozzle Figure 5 Nozzle 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. Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM 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. • • • • Gas And Oil Fill-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. WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. Nozzle Height Adjustment 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 that secure the lower housing to the upper housing. See Figure 12. • • • Housing Screw • • • • 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.
SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start Cause Remedy 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. (If Equipped) 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. 5. Blocked fuel line. 6. 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. 2. Unit running on CHOKE. 4. Water or dirt in fuel system. 5. Dirty air cleaner.
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Model 24A-020D401 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Part No. 725-1700 725-3166 710-0224 629-0920 710-0604A 714-0104 736-0264 732-0962 781-0778A 747-1153 710-3008 681-0122 726-0454 736-0607 710-0502A 710-0969 710-3195 710-3025 710-0604A 781-1085 Ref. No. Part Description Switch Cover Safety Switch Hex Washer Screw #10-16 x.50 Wire Harness Hex Washer Screw 5/16-18 x.625 Cotter Pin Flat Washer.330 ID x.
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Model 24A-020D401 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Part No. 749-0438D 720-0314 710-1174 749-0907B 664-0090 711-1293 712-0397 710-0703 726-0453 781-0777 712-3004A 714-0104 681-0155 681-0156 710-3025 736-0105 734-1987 Part Description Upper Handle Handle Knob 5/16-18 Carriage Bolt Lower Handle Bag Assembly Studs Wing Nut 1/4-20 Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD 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 material or workmanship.