Operator's Manual Yard Vacuum Chipper/Shredder/ Vacuum/Hose Model Numbers 24B-060F063 24C-060F063 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Yard Vacuum ......................................................................... 5 Know Your Yard Vacuum ................................................................................... 7 Operating Your Yard Vacuum ............................................................................ 8 Maintaining Your Yard Vacuum .....................
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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.
i. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainer insidewherethereis anopenflame,spark, orpilotlight(e.g.furnace,waterheater, spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.) j. Toreduceafirehazard,keepmachine free ofgrass,leaves,orotherdebrisbuild-up. Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveany fuelsoakeddebris. k. Allowmachinetocoolatleast5 minutes beforestoring. OPERATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers and discharge opening.
,j_ understand the warnings and instructions in Restrict this manual andof onthis thepower machine. WARNINGand -follow YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: the use machine to persons who read, NOTE: Not all safety labels may apply to your Yard Vacuum. SECTION2: ASSEMBLING YOURYARDVACUUM 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 before operating your machine.
AttachingTheHandle Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with the lower handle. Hose 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 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.
AttachingTheBlowerChute(ifEquipped) Blower NOTE: The blower chute is an optional feature on some 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. Grasp blower chute with one hand and slide locking rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine. Use end of mounting bracket as leverage when sliding the locking rod. See Figure 5.
Chipper Chute HoseAssembly Allow twigs and small branches up to 1 1/2" in diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping. Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach places. Blower Chute(if Equipped) When attached to unit the blower chute is used to blow HoseHandle or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pine needles, or small twigs across yard. Used to guide hose assembly when vacuuming.
Twistthetwobuttonsonthebackofthebagto unlockandemptycontents.SeeFigure7. Holdbaghandleandbagclipwhileemptyingthe contents. Compress bagopeningandfoldinnerflapover opening. Foldouterflapoverinnerflapandinsertbuttonson thebagthroughmetaloutlets. Twistthebuttonstolockbag. Nozzle/Hose Vac Handle Bag Inner Flap Spring (First Hole) Handle Figure 8 IMPORTANT: The flail screen is located inside the housing in the discharge area.
NozzleHeightAdjustment 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.
Maintenance Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for ait 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 packed with your unit.
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. 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.
SECTION6: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start Cause 1. 2. 3. Remedy Spark plug wire disconnected. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Throttle control lever not in correct 1. 2. 3. Connect wire to spark plug. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Move throttle lever to FAST position. 4. Move choke to CHOKE position. 5. Prime engine. 6. starting position. Choke not in CHOKE position. (If Equipped) Engine (if equipped with a primer) not primed properly. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line.
SECTION7: PARTSLISTFORMODELS24B-O60F063& 24C-060F063 15 48 47 ,46 "29 \ 14
Models24B-O60F063& 24C-060F063 Refl No. Part No. Ref. No. Part Description Part No. Part Description Screw #8-18 x 1.25 31. 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x,620 Upper Handle Knob 32. 33. 731-2484 716-0104 Hose Base Adapter 720-0279 4. 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut 5/16-18 34. 732-3035 1. 2. 710-1256 749-0438D 3. 5. 710-1205 Eye Bolt 35. 711-1571 E Ring,500 Dia Compression Spring Clevis Pin 6. 781-1056 Upper Handle Bracket 36. 736-3020 Flat Washer,271 ID x,630 OD 7.
Models24B-O60F063& 24C-060F063 ® \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 14 23 _6 /17 3\ 44 \ / 24 \ \ \34 _9 45 56 *If Equipped 16
Models24B-O60F063& 24C-060F063 Ref. No. Part No. 1. 664-0095 2. 3. Ref. No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 681-0154 710-1054 Bag Assembly Screen Assembly Hex Screw 5/16-24 x 1.0 33. 34. 731-2294 711-1582 35. 781-0725A Rod.25 x 1.25 Lg Front Wheel Support Brace 4. 781-0490 Chipper Blade 36. 781-0777 Rear Wheel Support Brace 5. 681-0152 Impeller Assembly 37. 681-0156 Handle Bracket Assy. RH 6. 781-0735 719-0329 Pin Clip Flail Blade 681-0155 7. 38.
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY O The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. "Troy-Bilt" 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 materials or workmanship.
