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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 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 effe
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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 ...................
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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 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 Blower Chute and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual Upper before operating your machine. Ha
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Attaching The Handle Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with the lower handle. Hose Secure the two handles by tightening the wing nuts Adapter (carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle). See Figure 1. Spring Remove the hairpin clips from the handle brackets Loaded Pin 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.
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Attaching The Blower Chute (If Equipped) Blower Grasp blower chute with one hand and slide locking Chute 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 Front and release locking rod to secure chute in place. Tab Locking Front Make sure the safety switch button is fully Rod Tab depressed by the front tab on the blower chute. Raise the nozzle
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Chipper Chute Hose Handle Allow twigs and small branches up to 1 1/2” in diameter Used to guide hose assembly when vacuuming. to be fed into the impeller for chipping. Nozzle/Hose Vac Handle Blower Chute (If Equipped) The nozzle/hose vac handle is located on top of the When attached to unit the blower chute is used to blow nozzle and it is used to regulate the vacuum between or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pine needles, or the nozzle and the hose assembly. small twigs across yard. Th
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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 Nozzle/Hose Vac Handle contents. (Top Position) 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. Buttons Bag Clip Inner Flap Spring Loaded Pin Bag Handle (First Hole) Figure 8 Outer Flap IMPORTANT: The flail screen is located
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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 smoo
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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 Remove packed with your unit. Hex Screw The spar
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Apply lubricant to the th reads of impeller removal tool and then thread the tool into the crankshaft. Stop when the impeller assembly can move on the crankshaft. Housing Screws 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. When sharpening blade, protect hands by usin
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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. 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. (If 4. Move choke to CHOKE position. Equipped) 5. Engine (if equipped with primer) not 5. Prime engine. primed properly. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel
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SECTION 7: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 24A-061I401 2 3 8 5 4 57 6 7 1 9 13 11 7 17 12 4 15 16 14 18 19 21 20 11 22 23 48 33 34 35 24 47 25 46 31 55 27 26 36 30 29 4 28 32 44 45 31 24 51 58 37 36 24 49 43 50 29 41 40 42 38 11 56 39 53 52 37 4 50 54 14
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Model 24A-061I401 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 7510042823 Shoulder Screw #10 x.457 31. 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x.620 2. 749-0438D Upper Handle 32. 731-2484 Hose Base Adapter 3. 720-0279 Knob 33. 716-0104 E Ring.500 Dia 4. 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut 5/16-18 34. 732-3035 Compression Spring 5. 710-1205 Eye Bolt 35. 711-1571 Clevis Pin 6. 781-1056 Upper Handle Bracket 36. 736-3020 Flat Washer.271 ID x.630 OD 7. 710-0528 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1.25 3
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Model 24A-061I401 58* 1 59 2 61 3 60 4 5 62 7 10 9 8 11 6 12 14 13 16 23 17 15 15 18 21 19 36 26 17 15 37 27 22 28 24 25 30 56 41 29 15 31 20 55 43 44 38 32 33 34 39 40 46 45 49 15 35 42 51 53 42 55 56 57 44 47 48 50 57 52 54 *If Equipped 16
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Model 24A-061I401 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 664-0095 Bag Assembly 33. 731-2294 Nozzle Door 2. 681-0154 Screen Assembly 34. 711-1582 Rod.25 x 1.25 Lg 3. 710-1054 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x 1.0 35. 781-0725A Front Wheel Support Brace 4. 781-0490 Chipper Blade 36. 781-0777 Rear Wheel Support Brace 5. 681-0152 Impeller Assembly 37. 681-0156 Handle Bracket Assy. RH 6. 781-0735 Pin Clip 681-0155 Handle Bracket Assy. LH 7. 719-0329 Flail Blade 38. 714-0104 Cott
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories. and territories, except those sold through MTD’s authorized channels of export distribution. “MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and e. Replacement parts that are n
