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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: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the S
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Never store the machine or fuel container inside Keep your face and body back and to the side of where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light the chipper chute while feeding material into the (e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes machine to avoid accidental kickback injuries. dryer, etc.) Never operate this machine without good visibility To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a leaves, or other debri
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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 Rope before oper
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Attaching The Handle Lower Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with the lower Handle handle. Secure the two handles by tightening the wing nuts Bag (carriage bolts must be seated properly into the Handle Bag Clip handle). Stud Remove the hairpin clips from the handle brackets on the chipper shredder vacuum and remove the carriage bolts and wing nuts from the lower handle. Locking See Figure 2. Rod Front Place each bottom hole in lower handle over pins Tab on handle brackets and
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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM Starter Handle Bag Bag Handle Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever Chipper Nozzle Chute Blower Chute Figure 5 Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever operating your chipper shredder vacuum. Compare the Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging illustrations in Figure 5 with your unit to familiarize approximately 5/8” to 3 3/4”. yourself with the location of various controls and Nozzle adjustments.
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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 3 3/4” 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 Removing The Flail Screen disconnect spark plug wire before If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of screen and clean area as follows: maintenance on your machine. Stop the engine and make certain the chipper shredder vacuum has come to a complete stop. Lubrication Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and Wheels: Lubricate each wheel shoulder screw once a ground against the engine. season wit
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NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and Remove lock nut that secures flail screen to the keep spark plug side up. lower housing. The flail screen does not have to be removed. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it away Remove the hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washer from the spark plug. that secure the impeller assembly to the crankshaft. Remove the front hubcaps, shoulder screws, wave See Figure 14. washers, and bell washers that attach to the front wheels. S
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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 22. 781-0490 Chipper Blade 2. 725-3166 Safety Switch 23. 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 3. 710-0224 Hex Washer Screw #10-16 x.50 24. 712-0411 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24 4. 629-0920 Wire Harness 25. 681-0152 Impeller Assembly 5. 710-0604 Hex Washer Screw 5/16-18 x.625 26. 719-0329 Flail Blade 6. 714-0104 Cotter Pin 27. 781-0735 Pin Clip 7. 736-0264 Flat Washer.330 ID x.630 OD 28. 711-1401 Clevis
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Model 24A-020D401 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 720-0295 Foam Grip 18. 736-0105 Bell Washer.401 ID x.870 OD 2. 749-0438C Upper Handle 19. 734-1992 Wheel 9 x 2 3. 720-0279 Knob 20. 738-1015 Shoulder Screw 3/8-16 4. 710-1205 Eye Bolt 21. 731-1426 Hubcap 5. 720-0314 Handle Knob 5/16-18 22. 781-0725 Front Wheel Support Brace 6. 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 23. 781-0765 Hgt Bracket Adjuster LH 7. 749-0907A Lower Handle 781-0766 Height Brkt Adj RH (Not Shown) 8. 6
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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
