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Operator’s Manual
Yard Vacuum
Chipper/Shredder/
Vacuum/Hose
Model Number
24B-060F766
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 Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Maintaining Your Yard Vacuum 10 Assembling Your Yard Vacuum 5 Trouble Shooting 13 Know Your Yard Vacuum 7 Illustrated Parts List 14 Operating Your Yard Vacuum 8 Warranty 20 FINDING MODEL NUMBER 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. Before you start assembling your n
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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. H
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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 NOTE: The blower chute is an optional feature on some Chute model yard vacuums. It is NOT standard equipment. If your unit is not equipped with a blower chute, contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information regarding price and availability. Front Tab Locking Safety Grasp blower chute with one hand and slide locking Rod Switch rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward Button engine. Use end of mounting bracket as leverage
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Chipper Chute Hose Assembly Allow twigs and small branches up to 1 1/2” in diameter Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard to be fed into the impeller for chipping. waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach places. Blower Chute (If Equipped) Hose Handle When attached to unit the blower chute is used to blow or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pine needles, or Used to guide hose assembly when vacuuming. small twigs across yard. Nozzle/Hose Vac Handle Nozzle Height
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Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to Nozzle/Hose unlock and empty contents. See Figure 7. Vac Handle Hold bag handle and bag clip while emptying the (Top Position) 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. Buttons Bag Clip Inner Flap Spring Loaded Pin (First Hole) Bag Handle Figure 8 IMPORTANT: The flail screen is located inside the
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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 (if equipped) and lower the nozzle h
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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. Self-Tapping The sp
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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. 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 using
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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 a primer) 5. Prime engine. not primed properly. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fu
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC e. Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its United States, its possessions and territories. possessions and territories, except those sold through Troy-Bilt’s authorized channels of export distribution. “Troy-Bilt” warrants this product against defects in material f. Replacem
