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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
Yard Vacuum/Chipper/Shredder with Vacuum/Hose
Model CSV 050
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-03925
(July 29, 2008)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Chipper/Shredder Vacuum If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, manufactured by Cub Cadet LLC. It was carefully engineered phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us directly. Cub to provide excellent performance when properly operated and Cadet’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website address maintained. and mailing address can be found on this page. We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all time
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
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4. If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine Safe Handling of Gasoline: should start making an unusual noise or vibration, To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care immediately shut the engine off. Allow the impeller to in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire, vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when ground it against the engine and perform the following
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Maintenance & Storage Do not modify engine 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operation regularly. way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper 2. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent with factory setting of engine governor. intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING— ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades inside BYSTANDER
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Chipper/Shredder Vacuum • One Operator’s Manual • One Bag • One Upper and Lower Handle • One Hose Assembly • One Safety Glasses • One Bottle of Oil 2. Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with lower handle. Assembly Make sure the rope guide is on the right side of upper NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. handle. See Fig. 3-2A. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating
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4. Pull the two cable ties attached to the cables tight 2. Pull spring loaded pin out on the base and align pin with approximately 8 inches from each cable end and place the the first hole (closest to the end of the tube) in the hose cables into the cable guide. adapter. See Fig. 3-4B. 5. Loosen the wing nut that secures the rope guide to the 3. Release the pin to lock the hose in place. right side of upper handle. 4. Snap the hose handle first into the upper hose handle a. Slowly pull starte
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Bag Adjustments 1. Grasp bag handle with one hand and slide locking rod on Nozzle Height mounting bracket with other hand toward engine. Use the end of mounting bracket as leverage when sliding the The nozzle can be adjusted to any six positions, ranging from locking rod. See Fig. 3-6. 5/8” to 4 1/8” ground clearance. The nozzle height has to be adjusted according to chipper shredder conditions. 1. Depress nozzle height adjustment lever towards wheel. See Fig. 3-7. 3 2 2 1 4 3 1 Figure 3-6
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Controls and Features 4 Recoil Starter Bag Hose Handle Hose Assembly Chipper Chute Nozzle/Hose Vac Lever Nozzle Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever Figure 4-1 WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredder Nozzle/ Hose Vac Lever can result in foreign objects being thrown into the The nozzle/hose vac handle is located on top of the nozzle. Use eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always it to switch vacuum suction between the nozzle and the hose wear the safety glasses provided with this
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Operation 5 Starting Engine Stopping Engine 1. Pull out the choke knob located on the engine. See Fig. 5-1 1. Turn off the engine switch. inset. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the engine NOTE: Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine to prevent unintended starting. is warm or the air temperature is high. To Empty Bag 1. Unhook bag straps from the lower handle. 2. Unsnap bag clip from the top of lower handle. See Fig. 5-2. 2 1 2 4 3 Figure 5-1 3 1 2. Turn the engine
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Buttons Inner Flap Outer Flap Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 8. Twist the buttons to lock bag. Place bag back onto unit as Using The Hose Assembly instructed in Assembly & Set-Up. 1. Place nozzle/hose vac lever in the bottom position on the WARNING: Do not at any time make any nozzle to redirect vacuum to the hose assembly. See Fig. adjustments without first stopping engine and 5-5. disconnecting spark plug wire. Using The Nozzle Vacuum Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be vacuumed u
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Equipment Care Maintenance • Clean the chipper/shredder vacuum thoroughly after each General Recommendations use. • Always observe safety rules when performing any • Wash bag periodically with water. Allow to dry thoroughly maintenance. in shade. • The warranty on this chipper/shredder vacuum does not • If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and clean as cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or instructed below. negligence. To receive full
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6. Remove and clean the screen by scraping or washing with WARNING: Before performing any type of water. See Fig. 6-3. maintenance on the machine, wait for all parts to stop moving and disconnect the spark plug wire. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage. Removing the Flail Screen If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and clean area as follows: 1. Stop the engine. Make certain the chipper/shredder vacuum has come to
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Service 7 Blade Care Front Support Brace/ WARNING: Before performing any type of Lock Nut maintenance on the machine, wait for all parts to Bell Pivot Arm stop moving and disconnect the spark plug wire. Washer Assembly Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage. Thrust Washer NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the oil and fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up. Shoulder Wave Screw 1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to retainin
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7. Carefully tilt and support the unit up to provide access 10. The nuts on the flat head cap screws can be reached from underneath to the nozzle mounting hardware and impeller. underneath using a 1/2-inch socket, universal, and Remove the three shoulder bolts securing the black plastic extension. See Fig. 7-6. lower flail housing to the lower housing. Refer to Fig. 7-4. Impeller Nuts Figure 7-6 Figure 7-4 11. Replace or sharpen chipper blade. The blade can be sharpened 8. Tilt top of black p
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start 1. Throttle lever (if equipped) not in correct 1. Move throttle lever to FAST or START starting position. position. 2. Engine switch (if equipped) in OFF position. 2. Move engine switch to ON position. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Connect wire to spark plug. 4. Choke not in CHOKE position (if equipped). 4. Move choke lever to CHOKE position. 5. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 5. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 6. Engine no
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Engine Operation 9 Fuel Cap Air Cleaner Starter Grip Oil Fill Cap Spark Plug Figure 9-1 Pre-Operation Check 10w Oil Recommendations NOTE: This engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the 20w engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty. 1 20 • Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill. Oil capacity is about 20 oz. 30 Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium 40 quality motor oil certified to
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Check Oil Level Check Fuel Level NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the 1. Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel. engine stopped. 2. Fill tank to approximately 1-inch below lowest portion of 1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. See neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be careful not to overfill. Fig. 9-2. NOTE: Before refueling, allow engine to cool 2 minutes. Starting The Engine WARNING: Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment moving
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Engine Maintenance 10 Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential WARNING: Shut off the engine before performing if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up, maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required disconnect the spark plug boot. service intervals and the kind of maintenance to be performed are described in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar IMPORTANT: If engine must be tipped t
