OPERATOR’S MANUAL CSV 260 CHIPPER-VACUUM 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 forestcovered, 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.
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 YOUR CHIPPER-VACUUM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL-HEED ITS WARNING.
• Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and can result in kickback from the chipper chute. • Check and add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. • Keep your face and body back from chipper chute to avoid accidental bounce back of any material.
SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT. WARNING ROTATING BLADES INSIDE. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ALL OPENINGS. DO NOT REMOVE OR ATTACH NOZZLE OR OPTIONAL HOSE KIT WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING! S30183 CAUTION DANGER DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT WITHOUT ENTIRE BAG AND DISCHARGE CHUTE IN PLACE. TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND ALLOW THE IMPELLER TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE REMOVING THE BAG. S30131 ROTATING CUTTING BLADES. KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT OF OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE IS RUNNING.
SECTION 3: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new chipper-vacuum. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your chipper-vacuum. Please read and understand what it says. Before you prepare your chipper-vacuum for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator’s Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or Customer Support Department.
SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL in the engine. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. Hub Caps Bag NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your chipper-vacuum, stand behind and face the unit. Front Wheels TO REMOVE CHIPPER-VACUUM FROM CARTON 1. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. 2.
ATTACHING THE CHIPPER CHUTE AND SUPPORT BRACKET (See Figure 4) Hex Bolts, Flat Washers and Nuts Upper Handle Hex Nuts Chipper and Cupped Chute Washers 1. Remove the two hex bolts, flat washers and nuts which are attached to the support bracket. 2. Attach the support bracket to the bottom of the chipper chute loosely using the hardware removed previously. Heads of the hex bolts and washers go to the inside of the chipper chute. 3.
ATTACHING THE BAG Straps on Bag 1. Place bag inside of handle assembly. Slip the opening on the bag over the discharge chute, making certain it is over the rib on the discharge chute. See Figure 6. 2. Place the four straps on the top of the bag over upper handle, hooking them on studs. See Figure 7. Be sure the bag goes under the drive clutch handle. 3. Squeeze the clamp on the drawstring, and pull the drawstring tight. Release the clamp.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP 8. Repeat instructions 6 and 7 until engine fires. When engine starts, move choke control (if so equipped) gradually to RUN position. Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your chipper-vacuum. Read instructions carefully. TO STOP ENGINE 1. To stop engine, move throttle control lever to OFF position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
WARNING: Material up to a maximum of 3" in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute. Do not attempt to shred or chip any material larger than 3" in diameter. Personal injury or damage to the machine could result. Use the tamper plug (if so equipped) to push material into the chipper chute. See Figure 8. NEVER PLACE HANDS INSIDE CHIPPER CHUTE. Place tamper plug inside chipper chute when not in use to deaden the sound. IMPORTANT: There is a flail screen located inside the housing in the discharge area.
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT If the shift rod needs adjustment to obtain forward or reverse correctly, proceed as follows. See Figure 13. 1. Remove the bag from the unit. 2. Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the upper end of the shift rod. Pull the ferrule out of the hole in the shift lever. (Make certain wave washer remains in place on the ferrule.) 3. Place the shift lever in 6th position (all the way to the left). 4. Push down on the shift rod.
SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER BLADES CHANGING THE FRICTION WHEEL RUBBER 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move away from the spark plug. 2. Remove the flail screen as instructed in the previous section. 3. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 16. The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 50 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter.
BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug 6. Remove the hex bolt and lock washer from the engine pulley. See Figure 20. Slip the engine pulley off the engine shaft, and remove the belt from the pulley. 7. Loosen the nut on the stop bolt until there is clearance between the support bracket and the friction wheel disc. See Figure 21. 8. Slip the belt between the friction wheel and friction wheel disc. Remove and replace belt. Reassemble following instruction in reverse order.
SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Dirty aircleaner. Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is added. Spark plug wire Connect wire to spark plug. disconnected. Cannot pull recoil cord. Obstruction lodged in impeller. Stop immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove lodged object.
SECTION 11: ILLUSTRATED PARTS CSV 260 14 1 2 27 17 18 13 24 16 7 11 20 12 10 28 9 22 19 21 26 25 5 31 29 3 23 30 6 8 12 15 20 19 13 6 12 4 8 12 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 PART NUMBER 1539-019 747-1133-0498 749-1083-0498 649-0012-0498 681-0076-0498 710-3103 710-0896 710-3008 711-0677 711-0737 712-0116 712-3004A 714-0104 720-0232 725-0157 735-0126 736-0117 REF. PART DESCRIPTION QTY NO. NUMBER Nut, Push, .
CSV 260 5 5 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 PART NUMBER 629-0241 681-0059-0498 681-0060-0498 710-0382 710-0604 710-0607 710-0772 710-1268 710-3008 712-0384 712-0421 712-3004A REF. PART DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY Harness, Wire 1 14 712-3010 Nut, Hex, 5/16-18 3 Housing Ass’y, Inner Flail 1 15 719-0326 Screen, Discharge 1 Housing Ass’y, Outer Flail 1 16 723-0438 Rubber Seal 2 Screw, Hex Cap, 1/2-13 x 5.0 2 17 725-1700 Cover, Switch 1 Screw, Hex Wash Hd Tapp 5/16-18 x .
CSV 260 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 PART NUMBER 710-0230 710-0723 710-0896 DESCRIPTION QTY. Screw, Hex Cap, 1/4-28 x .50 1 Screw, Hex Cap, 3/8-16 x 1.25 1 Screw, Hex Wash Hd Tapp. 1/4- 5 14 x .625 710-0646 Screw, Hex Cap, 5/16-18 x 2.0 1 712-0266 Nut, Hex Cent-L Jam, 3/8-16 1 712-3004A Nut, Hex Flange Lock, 5/16-18 2 719-0330A Adapter, Engine Mtg 1 731-1584 Belt Cover 1 732-0745 Spring, Torsion, .54 x 1.0 1 736-0329 Washer, Lock, 1/4 1 748-0234 Shoulder Spacer, .50 ID x .
CSV 260 REF. PART NO. NUMBER 1 681-0078 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 DESCRIPTION QTY. Impeller Ass’y, Complete Includes 1 Ref. Nos. 5 thru 13 710-1273 Screw, Hex Cap, 3/8-24 x 2.75 GR5 1 736-0217 Washer, Lock, 3/8 Heavy Duty 1 1 736-0247 Washer, Flat, .406 x 1-1/4 HD1 1 681-0052 Impeller Assembly 1 711-0833B Pin, Clevis 3 710-1054 Screw, Flat Hd. Cap, 5/16-24 x 1.0 4 712-0411 Nut, Hex Insert Lock, 5/16-24 4 715-0166 Pin, Spirol, 5/32 x 1.
CSV 260 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 618-0168 Differential Ass’y Complete 1 710-1206 Screw, Hex Wash Hd Tapp 1/4-20 4 x 2-5/16 711-1035 Cross Shaft 1 711-1037 Axle Shaft, .75 x 10.95 1 711-1038 Axle Shaft, .75 x 9.82 1 713-0445 Spocket, 22T 1 716-0232 Ring, Retaining 4 717-1358 Gear, Differential, 14T 2 717-1437 Gear, Differential, 10T 2 719-0333 Housing, Differential RH 1 719-0334 Housing, Differential LH 1 748-0383 Bearing, Flange, .75 ID x 1.
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CSV 260 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PART NUMBER 684-0042B 618-0168 656-0012A 681-0055 681-0058 681-0082 681-0072 681-0081-0498 713-0374 710-0502A 11 710-0653 12 710-0788 13 710-0896 14 710-3008 15 16 17 18 19 711-1073 711-1028 712-0241 712-0711 712-3004A 20 21 22 23 24 713-0330 713-0284 713-0413 714-0111 716-0102 DESCRIPTION QTY.
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: TWO-YEAR RESIDENTIAL ONE-YEAR COMMERCIAL Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in your operator’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries a complete line of quality lubricants and filters for your equipment’s engine, transmission, chassis and attachments.
