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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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 order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Chipper Shredder
Vacuum
Model Number
24A-020D401
FORM NO.
770-10197C.fm
(8/01)
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Summary of Contents for Yard-Man 24A-020D401
- Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A. Chipper Shredder Vacuum Model Number 24A-020D401 770-10197C.fm FORM NO. (8/01)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content 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... 9 Troubleshooting ... 12 Parts List... 14 This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new chipper shredder vacuum. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. -
Page 3: Section 1: Important Safe Operation Practices
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. -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc.) To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. -
Page 5: Section 2: Assembling Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: 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 This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil IMPORTANT: in the engine. -
Page 6: Attaching The Handle
Attaching The Handle • Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with the lower handle. • Secure the two handles by tightening the wing nuts (carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle). See Figure 1. • 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. -
Page 7: Section 3: Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM Chipper Chute Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your chipper shredder vacuum. Compare the illustrations in Figure 5 with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. -
Page 8: Section 4: Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredder vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or eye shields before chipping or blowing while adjustments or repairs. -
Page 9: Section 5: Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum
vines until they are thoroughly dried out. Materials such as stalks or heavy branches up to 1 1/2” in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute. See Figure 7. Chipper Chute Figure 7 The flail screen is located inside the IMPORTANT: housing in the discharge area. -
Page 10: Maintenance
WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. Lubrication Wheels: Lubricate each wheel shoulder screw once a season with light oil. Refer to Figure 5. Nozzle height adjustment levers: Lubricate the pivot points of the nozzle height adjustment levers once a season with light oil. - Page 11 • Remove the shoulder screws and bell washers that go through the pivot arms and height bracket adjusters to the front support brace. • Remove the three screws on the upper housing that secure the nozzle cover and the nine screws that secure the lower housing to the upper housing.
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Page 12: Section 6: Troubleshooting
SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. 5. Blocked fuel line. 6. Faulty spark plug. Engine runs erratic 1. - Page 13 NOTES...
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Page 14: Parts List
Model 24A-020D401... - Page 15 For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637 Ref.
- Page 16 Model 24A-020D401...
- Page 17 Model 24A-020D401 Ref. Part No. Part Description 749-0438D Upper Handle 720-0314 Handle Knob 5/16-18 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 749-0907B Lower Handle 664-0090 Bag Assembly 711-1293 Studs 712-0397 Wing Nut 1/4-20 710-0703 Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x.75 726-0453 Lock U-Clip Nut 3/8-16 781-0777...
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in...
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