Operator’s Manual Yard Vacuum Chipper/Shredder/ Vacuum/Hose Model Number 24A-061I401 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 Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Yard Vacuum ......................................................................... 5 Know Your Yard Vacuum................................................................................... 7 Operating Your Yard Vacuum ............................................................................ 8 Maintaining Your Yard 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.
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 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. Slip blower chute over rim of the discharge opening and release locking rod to secure chute in place. Make sure the safety switch button is fully depressed by the front tab on the blower chute.
Chipper Chute Hose Handle Allow twigs and small branches up to 1 1/2” in diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping. Used to guide hose assembly when vacuuming. Blower Chute (If Equipped) The nozzle/hose vac handle is located on top of the nozzle and it is used to regulate the vacuum between the nozzle and the hose assembly. Nozzle/Hose Vac Handle 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. NOTE: In general, raise the nozzle height to vacuum a thick layer of leaves or to operate with the blower chute and lower the nozzle height for smoother surfaces.
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 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. 2.
SECTION 7: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 24A-061I401 2 3 8 5 4 6 57 7 1 9 13 11 7 17 12 4 15 16 14 18 19 21 11 20 22 23 48 33 24 47 25 46 26 36 4 31 51 27 55 29 28 34 35 31 30 32 44 45 24 58 37 36 24 49 43 50 41 42 29 40 38 11 52 56 39 53 37 4 50 54 14
Model 24A-061I401 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Part No. 7510042823 749-0438D 720-0279 712-3004A 710-1205 781-1056 710-0528 720-0241 710-1174 710-0604A 681-0174 749-0907B 711-1293 710-0703 712-0397 731-04123 725-1700 725-3166 731-1613 710-0224 629-0920 714-0104 736-0264 732-0962 781-0778A 747-1153 710-3195 710-3025 710-0502A Part Description Ref. No. Shoulder Screw #10 x.
Model 24A-061I401 58* 1 59 2 61 3 60 4 5 62 7 10 9 8 11 12 6 14 13 16 18 19 36 15 37 17 15 15 23 21 26 27 22 17 24 28 41 25 30 56 29 15 31 20 55 44 43 38 33 32 34 40 42 46 49 15 35 51 53 39 45 42 56 55 57 44 47 48 50 57 52 54 *If Equipped 16
Model 24A-061I401 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. Part No. 664-0095 681-0154 710-1054 781-0490 681-0152 781-0735 719-0329 715-0166 711-1401 736-0247 736-0217 710-0818 710-1238 781-0721A 712-3004A 712-3027 736-0142 714-0225 711-1560 731-2520 781-1064 732-1156 726-0106 711-1551 712-0161 736-0400 731-2485 710-1156 750-1294 732-3118 732-1151 732-1150 Ref. No.
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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, 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 materials or workmanship.
