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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 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). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working orde
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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..................................
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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. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle componen
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i. Never store the machine or fuel container 9. Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or inside where there is an open flame, spark, optional hose attachment properly attached to the or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, machine. Never attempt to attach or change either space heater, clothes dryer, etc.) attachment while the engine is running. j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free 10. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in of grass, leaves, or other debris bu
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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 Upper before operating
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Attaching The Handle Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with the lower Bag Handle handle. Secure the two handles by tightening the wing nuts Stud (carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle). See Figure 1. Remove the hairpin clips from the handle brackets Straps 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 cl
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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM Blower Chute Bag Bag Handle Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever Chipper Nozzle Chute Figure 5 Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before Nozzle operating your chipper shredder vacuum. Compare the Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be illustrations in Figure 5 with your unit to familiarize vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding. yourself with the location of various controls and Starter Handle (Not Shown) adjustments. Save
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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM WARNING: The operation of any chipper Grasp bag handle with one hand and pull lock rod shredder vacuum can result in foreign on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine objects being thrown into the eyes, which to release. can damage your eyes severely. Always Remove bag from rim of the discharge opening. wear the safety glasses provided with this Refer to Figure 3. unit or eye shields before chipping or Twist the two buttons on
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vines until they are thoroughly dried out. Materials such WARNING: Do not at any time make any as stalks or heavy branches up to 1 1/2” in diameter adjustments without first stopping engine may be fed into the chipper chute. See Figure 7. 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. Move the height adjustment levers fo
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WARNING: Always stop engine and Remove the bag or blower chute from the unit as disconnect spark plug wire before instructed in the OPERATION section to obtain cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of access to flail screen. See Figure 9. maintenance on your machine. Remove hex screw on right side of unit that attaches to the fail screen. See Figure 10. Remove hex screw and flat washer on top of rear Lubrication housing mounting bracket and the lock nut that Wheels: Lubricate each w
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Remove the shoulder screws and bell washers that Apply lubricant to the threads of impeller removal go through the pivot arms and height bracket tool and then thread the tool into the crankshaft. adjusters to the front support brace. Stop when the impeller assembly can move on the Remove the three screws on the upper housing crankshaft. that secure the nozzle cover and the nine screws Remove the impeller assembly from the crankshaft. that secure the lower housing to the upper housing
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SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct 3. Move throttle lever to FAST position. starting position. (If Equipped) 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. 4. Move choke to CHOKE position. 5. Blocked fuel line. 5. Clean fuel line. 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. Engine runs
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Model 24A-020D401 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 725-1700 Switch Cover 21. 710-1054 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x 1.0 2. 725-3166 Safety Switch 22. 781-0490 Chipper Blade 3. 710-0224 Hex Washer Screw #10-16 x.50 23. 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 4. 629-0920 Wire Harness 24. 712-0411 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24 5. 710-0604A Hex Washer Screw 5/16-18 x.625 25. 681-0152 Impeller Assembly 6. 714-0104 Cotter Pin 26. 719-0329 Flail Blade 7. 736-0264 Flat Washer.330 ID x.630 OD 27
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Model 24A-020D401 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 749-0438D Upper Handle 17. 738-1015 Shoulder Screw 3/8-16 2. 720-0314 Handle Knob 5/16-18 18. 781-0725A Front Wheel Support Brace 3. 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 19. 781-0785 Height Adjustment Bracket 4. 749-0907B Lower Handle 20. 738-1185 Stud 5/16-18 .56 x .75 5. 664-0090 Bag Assembly 21. 741-0751 Height Adjustment Bearing 6. 711-1293 Studs 22. 682-0113 Pivot Arm Assembly 7. 712-0397 Wing Nut 1/4-20 23. 720-0
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck purchased and used in the United States, its possessions adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior and territories. finish due to use or exposure. d.MTD does not extend any warranty for p
