Troy-Bilt 24A-070F768 User's Manual
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1. 14 Safety Labels isaac 3 Troubleshootin guisos ias 18 Safe Operation Practices 4 Parts Lists 20 Setting Up Your Yard Vacuum 6 Warranty corni iaia Back Cover Operating Your Yard Vacuum 10 Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information to the sample model plate provided to the right You can locate the model plate by standing behind the unit and looking down at the frame below the engine This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer s web site and or obtain assistance from the Customer Support O TROV BILT E oe e Department or an authorized service dealer www troybilt com CLEVELAND OH 44136 330 558 7220 1 800 520 5520 Customer Support Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below 1 Visit troybilt com Click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page 2 Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1 800 520 5520 3 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating speci2. Safety e Assembly e Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Lists e Warranty OPERATOR S MANUAL OTROV BILT Self Propelled Yard Vacuum Chipper Shredder Vacuum Hose Model 24A 070F766 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 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 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 FORM NO 769 01295A PRINTED IN U S A TROY BILT LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 6 27 2005 This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new yard vacuum It will help you assemble prepare and maintain the unit for best performance Please read and understand what it says Table of Contents Customer SUpport vesicicicecsciscesstesccnsncasscencescensacens 2 Maintaining Your Yard Vacuum
3. which can damage your eyes se verely Always wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or eye shields while operating or while performing any adjustments or repairs Chipper Chute Allows twigs and small branches up to 1 1 2 in diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping See Figure 9 Drive Control Located on the underside of the upper handle the drive control is used to engage disengage wheels Fully squeeze the drive control against the upper handle to engage the wheels release to disengage DO NOT slip clutch Figure 9 Know Your Yard Vacuum Speed Control tBlower Chute Oil Fill Gasoline Fill Spark Plug Wire Nozzle Hose Vac Lever Speed Control Located on the left side of the upper handle the speed control is used to select the forward speed of the yard vacuum IMPORTANT Move the speed control only when the engine is running Changing the speed control setting with the engine off can damage the yard vacuum Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging approximately from 5 8 to 4 1 8 See Figure 9 Throttle Control Lever Not Shown The throttle control lever is located on the engine It controls the engine s speed and stops the engine See separate engine manual packed with unit for details Engine Controls See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine Nozzle Yard waste such as le
4. wn D 3 E lt 7 7 7 T 7 CO Oo S d s Bell Washer 760 ID x 25 OD 738 1172 Shoulder Screw 750 x 500 1 2 Y Q CO A Y M B D CO N nm S a SI 687 02051 Height Lever Assembly a w Ja e o wm wm gt D 2 x lt Wi 3 E Y pro o zech o al PO 710 1652 Screw 1 4 20 x 625 65 N wm 2 o Ko oo N O ED D O lt to 2 712 04065 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 736 0314 Thrust Washer 375 ID x 70 OD N G e gt CH o Ja 67 N GA 2 DO al IS Po 7 7 7 7 0 7812522 Wneeitoe 7 736 0388 Fiat Washer stamen 738 0880 Shoulder Screw 580 165 i zl amp WI ojo ojo O jo ojo 2 3 Drive Axle Bushing 781 04078 Transmission Mounting Bracket Screw 1 4 20 x 1 00 712 04064 Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 6 8 6 1 0 2 741 710 741 0124 Ball Bearing 750 Flange Spacer 260 x 659 x 517 7 7 7 7 7 754 0369 Belt 3 8 x 32 5 T 781 04077 Idler Bracket 1 782 7598 Belt Keeper Spur Gear RH Spur Gear LH Not Shown 681 0156A Handle Bracket Ass y RH 681 0155A Handle Brkt Ass y LH Not Shown 81 0258 1015 0865 0751 0426 1026 Spring Lever 04108 0597 1050 1762 1761 T_ W nn _ 734 4038 82 Parts List To order replacement parts contact 1 800 520 5520 1 330 558 7220 or visit www troybilt com Model 07
5. En gine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Operating Your Yard Vacuum IMPORTANT Move the speed control only when the engine is running Changing the speed control setting with the engine off can damage the yard vacuum Outer Flap gt Figure 11 Figure 12 To Empty Bag 1 a Unhook bag straps from the lower handle b Unsnap bag clip from the top of lower handle See Figure 10 c Grasp bag handle with one hand and pull lock rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine to release d Lift bag off back of unit 2 Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to unlock and empty contents See Figure 11 Hold bag handle and bag clip while emptying the contents 3 Compress bag opening and fold inner flap over opening 4 Fold outer flap over inner flap and insert buttons on the bag through metal outlets See Figure 11 5 Twist the buttons to lock bag Place bag back onto unit as instructed on page 8 To Remove Blower Chute 1 Grasp blower chute with one hand and pull lock rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine to release Refer to Figure 8 on page 9 2 Remove blower chute from rim of the discharge opening Using The Nozzle Vacuum 1 Place nozzle hose vac lever in the top position on the nozzle to vacuum through nozzle See Figure 12 2 The spring loaded pin must be in the first hole closest to the end of the tube of the hose
6. X Your Yard Vacuum 12 When sharpening blade protect hands by using gloves and follow the original angle of grind 13 Reassemble by performing the previous steps in the opposite order and manner of removal NOTE Tighten blade screws to 210 250 in lbs Make certain chipper blade is reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward Storing Your Yard Vacuum 1 Clean the equipment thoroughly NOTE Tighten blade screws to 210 250 in Ibs Make certain 4 Store unit in a clean dry area Do not store next to chipper blade is reas corrosive materials such as fertilizer sembled with the sharp edge facing upward 2 Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust 3 Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions Figure 24 17 Trouble Shooting For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here contact an authorized service dealer Engine fails to start 1 Throttle lever not in correct starting 1 Move throttle lever to FAST or position START position 2 Spark plug wire disconnected 2 Connect wire to spark plug 3 Choke not in CHOKE position if 3 Move choke lever to CHOKE equipped position 4 Fuel tank empty or stale fuel 4 Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 5 Engine not primed if equipped 5 Prime engine as instructed in Engine Manual 6 Faulty spark plug 6 Clean adjust gap or replace 7 Safety switch not depressed 7 Safety switch must b
7. the spark plug wire to retaining post Remove hose assembly and bag assembly Remove the three hex cap screws holding the hose hanger bracket and chipper chute to the upper hous ing See Figure 19 Remove the front hubcaps flange lock nuts front wheels and wave washers that attach to the pivot arm assemblies See Figure 20 Remove the shoulder screws thrust washers and bell washers that go through the pivot arms to the front support brace The front support brace and lock nut can be removed at this time as well Remove the four screws on the upper housing that secure the nozzle cover See Figure 21 Carefully tilt and support the unit up to provide access underneath to the nozzle mounting hardware and impeller Remove the three shoulder bolts securing the black plastic nozzle to the lower housing Refer to Figure 22 Tilt top of black plastic nozzle toward the engine to remove Figure 22 16 9 Using a 3 16 allen wrench remove the flat head cap screws that hold the chipper blade to the impeller These screws are accessible through the opening created when the chipper chute was removed earlier See Figure 23 10 The nuts on the flat head cap screws can be reached from underneath using a 1 2 inch socket universal and extension See Figure 24 M e u aintaining 11 Replace or sharpen chipper blade The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel
8. way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor Notice regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE Small Off Road Equipment are certified to operate on regular unleaded gaso line and may include the following emission control systems Engine Modification EM and Three Way Catalyst TWC if so equipped 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 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 man ual before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED IT S 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 Setting Up Your Yard 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 e
9. 0 22 664 04031 Bag Assembly 27 664 04029 681 0154 Screen Assembly 28 631 0083 Chute Assembly ee rat ee leen Parts List s muo foes as reso o reon PETITE ss rae a retora Goe e urns ici en s rosis 100 8687220 6 rosea minutroybit com ERA t If Equippe 23 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 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 and or its territories and possessions and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and or its territories and possessions either entity respectively Troy Bilt Troy Bilt warrants this product excluding its normal wear parts as described below 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 This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator s Manual furnished with the product and has not been subject to misuse abuse commercial use neglect accident improper maintenance alteration vandalism theft fire water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster Dam
10. adapter to operate the nozzle vac 3 Place both hands on top of the upper handle and fully lift the drive control against the upper handle to propel the unit over yard 4 Use the speed control to choose either the high or low speed The speed control may be moved either while the unit is propelling or before engaging the wheels IMPORTANT Move the speed control only when the engine is running Changing the speed control setting with the engine off can damage the yard vacuum 12 Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding After material has been shredded by the flail blades on the impeller assembly it will be discharged into catcher bag or through blower chute Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard i e branches leaves twigs etc Avoid fibrous plants such as tomato 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 WARNING Do not attempt to shred chip or vacuum any material larger than specified on the machine or in this manual Personal injury or damage to the machine could result IMPORTANT The flail screen is located inside the housing in the discharge area If the flail screen becomes clogged remove and clean as instructed in the Mainte nance section on page 16 For best performance it is also impo
11. age resulting from the installation or use of any part accessory or attachment not approved by Troy Bilt for use with the product s covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of purchase Normal wear parts include but are not limited to items such as batteries belts blades blade adapters grass bags rider deck wheels seats snow thrower skid shoes friction wheels shave plates auger spiral rubber and tires HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area In the U S A Check your Yellow Pages or contact Troy Bilt LLC at P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 or call 1 866 840 6483 or 1 330 558 7220 or log on to our Web site at www troybilt com In Canada Contact MTD Products Limited Kitchener ON N2G 441 or call 1 800 668 1238 or log on to our Web site at www mtdcanada com This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items may carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufacturers warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty Cc Routine maintenance items such as lubricants f
12. alcohol or drugs 15 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch 16 Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running Maintenance amp Storage 1 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 2 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition Also visually inspect machine for any damage and repair if needed 3 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting stop the engine and make certain the impeller and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting 4 Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 5 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 6 Follow this manual for safe loading unloading transport ing and storage of this machine 7 Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater furnace clothes dryer etc 8 Always refer to the operator s manual for proper instruc tions on off season storage 9 If the fuel tank has to be drained do this outdoors 10 Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas oil etc to protect the environment Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or death do not modify engine in any
13. ard or backward to adjust the nozzle upwards or downwards Make sure both levers are in the same position 3 Release lever towards deck NOTE In general raise the nozzle height to vacuum a thick layer of leaves or to operate with the blower chute Lower the nozzle height for smoother surfaces Figure 15 14 Drive Control Cable Adjustment Adjust the drive control cable if the yard vacuum does not self propel with the drive control engaged or if the unit hesitates while the engine maintains the same speed after approximately 20 hours of use To move the z fitting of the drive control cable from its factory set position in the front hole of the drive control to the rear hole proceed as follows H INI 1 a Push the right side of the control out of the right Maintaining hole in the upper handle See Figure 15A EX nN ie Your Yard b Pivot control down towards the lower handle TORPO RNY c Pivot straight up to remove it from the left hole in i TL Vacu um the upper handle See Figure 15A 2 There is now sufficient slack in the drive control cable to grasp the z fitting with your hand and move it from the front hole to the rear hole of the drive control See Figure 15B IMPORTANT Make sure to insert the z fitting into the rear hole as it was inserted in the front hole that is from the outside of the drive control 3 You may now carefully reinstall the drive control by performing the previous steps in the opposit
14. aves or pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding 10 Hose Assembly Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach places See Figure 9 Nozzle Hose Vac Lever The nozzle hose vac handle is located on top of the nozzle Use it to switch vacuum suction between the nozzle and the hose assembly Hose Handle Used to guide hose assembly when vacuuming Bag Handle Used to grasp bag in order to assist in attaching remov ing and emptying bag See Figure 9 Bag Collects shredded material fed through the chipper chute or vacuumed through the nozzle or hose Blower Chute When attached to unit the blower chute is used to blow or scatter yard waste such as leaves pine needle or small twigs across yard WARNING The operation of the Yard 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 and while performing any adjustments or repairs Gas And Oil Fill Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your Yard Vacuum Read instructions carefully WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running Starting Engine 1 Attach spark plug wire to spark plu
15. chet can cause serious machine Children 16 years old and over should read and injury to the eyes understand the operation instructions and safety rules in 3 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting WARNING this manual and should be trained and supervised by a slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be parent caught in movable parts Never operate this machine Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper in bare feet or sandals Wear leather work gloves when This symbol points instruction feeding material in the chipper chute out important safety Keep bystanders helpers pets and children at least 4 Before starting check all bolts and screws for proper tight i e 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation Stop ness to be sure the machine is in safe working condition instructions which if machine if anyone enters the area Also visually inspect machine for any damage at frequent not followed could Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area intervals endanger the personal Li i contains carbon monoxide an odorless 5 Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels as and deadly gas necessary safety and or property Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the 6 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this manual before at tempting to operate this machine Failure to com
16. d instructions in this manual and on the machine WARNING Engine Exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death Practices Training Read understand and follow all instructions on the ma chine and in the manual s before attempting to assemble and operate Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation 1 Preparation Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all rocks bottles cans or other foreign objects which could be picked up or thrown and cause personal injury or damage to the machine Know how to stop the machine and disengage them 2 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during opera quickly tion or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect Never allow children under 16 years old to operate this eyes Thrown objects which rico
17. e depressed by the front tab on the bag handle when securing the bag 8 Safety switch wire is not connected to x 8 Connect safety switch wire to engine or not properly grounded engine connector and ground to mounting bracket Engine runs erratic 1 Spark plug wire loose 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Unit running on CHOKE if equipped 2 Move choke lever to OFF position 3 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 3 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 4 Low engine RPM 4 Always run engine at full throttle 5 Water or dirt in fuel system 5 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 6 Dirty air cleaner 6 Refer to engine manual 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 See authorized service dealer Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Dirty air cleaner 2 Refer to engine manual 3 Carburetor not adjusted properly 3 See authorized service dealer Occasional skips 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Adjust gap to 030 hesitates at 2 Carburetor idle mixture adjustment 2 See authorized service dealer high speed improperly set Excessive Vibration 1 Loose parts or damaged impeller 1 See authorized service dealer Unit does not 1 Discharge area clogged 1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Clean EES flail screen and inside of discharge opening 2 Foreign object lodged in impeller 2 Stop engine and disconnect spark plug w
18. e order and manner of removal IMPORTANT Once assembled and prior to restarting make sure that the cable is properly adjusted With the drive control disengaged the unit should freely pull in reverse 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 a complete stop 2 Before unclogging the discharge chute disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to retaining post 3 Remove the vacuum bag or blower chute from the unit as instructed in the OPERATION section to obtain access to flail screen 4 Remove the three self tapping screws securing the belt cover and remove the belt cover See Figure 16 5 Remove self tapping screw on right side of unit that attaches to the flail screen See Figure 17 6 Remove hex screw on top of rear housing near mounting bracket and the flange lock nut that secures flail screen See Figure 17 7 Remove and clean the screen by scraping or washing with water See Figure 18 8 Reinstall the screen Figure 18 Maintaining Your Yard Vacuum NOTE When tipping unit empty the oil and fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up Figure 21 Sharpening Or Replacing Chipper Blade NOTE When tipping the unit empty the oil and fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up 1 Disconnect and ground
19. f the engine and equip ment Move machine to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine 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 j 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 Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing ao D ss Sh x Operation 1 Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers and discharge opening Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate fingers hands and feet 2 Before starting the machine make sure the chipper chute feed intake and cutting chamber are empty and free of all debris 3 Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and remove any metal rocks bottles cans or other foreign objects which could cause personal injury or damage to the machine 4 If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration immediately shut the engine off Allow the impeller to come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire ground it against the engine and perform the following steps a Inspect for damage b Repair or replace any damaged parts c Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued safe operation 5 Do not allow an accum
20. fica tions warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturers Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information My Stuff Login Help Products amp Services Search Text optional Search Tips an Products D Search Search by i l Similar Phrases ORighthow 2 DANGER TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY READ OPERATOR S MANUAL KEEP HANDS OUT OF INLET AND DISCHARGE OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE IS RUNNING ROTATING BLADES ARE INSIDE TURN ENGINE OFF AND ALLOW IMPELLER TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP BEFORE REMOVING BAG DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAR A CLOG OR JAM WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT BAG OR OPTIONAL BLOWER CHUTE IN PLACE DONOTSTANDORWALKIN FRONT OF BLOWER CHUTE OR AIM IT AT BYSTANDERS OBJECTS THROWN OUT OF DISCHARGE CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY DONOT OPERATE WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND WEAR APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES Safety Labels 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 at tempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED ITS WARNING Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings an
21. g Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug 2 Make sure safety switch wire is connected to engine and properly grounded 3 Engines with choke lever Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position A warm engine may not require choking Engines with primer Prime engine as instructed in separate engine manual 4 The throttle control is located on the engine Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or ON position 5 Stand behind unit grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point 6 Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Keep a firm grip on starter handle Let rope rewind slowly 7 Repeat previous steps until engine fires When engine starts move choke control if equipped gradually to RUN position WARNING Never run the engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Stopping Engine 1 Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine 11 Operating Your Yard Vacuum WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running Never run the engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area
22. ilters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments TROY BILT deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e Troy Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States and or Canada and their respective possessions and territories except those sold through Troy Bilt s authorized channels of export distribution f Replacement parts that are not genuine Troy Bilt parts Transportation charges and service calls If Products are used commercially Troy Bilt may separately offer Limited Commercial Warranties on certain select products Ask your dealer or retailer for details or contact Troy Bilt Service for more information ve No implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchant ability of fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identi fied No other express warranty whether written or oral except as mentioned above given by any person or entity including a dealer or retailer with respect to any product shall bind Troy Bilt During the period of the warranty the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale Troy Bil
23. ire Remove lodged object 3 Low engine RPM 3 Always run engine at full throttle 4 Vacuum bag is full 4 Empty bag Rate of discharge 1 Low engine RPM 1 Always run engine at full throttle slows considerably 2 Chipper blade dull 2 Replace chipper blade or see your or composition of authorized service dealer discharged material changes nit fails to propel itself 1 Drive control cable out of adjustment 1 Follow adjustment procedure or slips when drive in Servicing Your Yard Vacuum section of manual control is engaged 2 Drive belt worn or damaged 2 See authorized service dealer NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information For parts and or accessories please call 1 866 840 6483 or 1 330 558 7220 www troybilt com Model 070 o A 20 Se Hox Cap Soren 1612x760 e rona carage 9 Joen Nozzle Handle Cip Seen 21 711 1571 Clevis Pin Idler Assembly Incl Ref 74 80 Prieto coren 7 Deag fenn ees wave Washe S31Dx781 0D___ Pasos Shoulder Screw siete EXA 4 H A A A A A 3 3 734 04018 Wheel 8 x 2 125 2 3 NTN ala DIA o o ala o SIS 52 N G O Oo DO a Mm 43 4 5 6 7 8 9 50 51 53 54 55 56 57 i 58 59 4 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 Snap Ring Height Adjustment Bearing Height Adjustment Knob o CO N Oo Nm o co Ko H lt O gt ES 3 gt wn
24. ket with other hand toward engine Use the end of mounting bracket as lever Setting Up age when sliding the locking rod See Figure 8 d i You r Ya rd b Slip blower chute over rim of discharge opening NL GS and release locking rod to secure chute in place q A ES Vacu um c Raise the nozzle height to the highest setting when gt using the blower chute Refer to nozzle height adjustment in the MAINTENANCE section on page 16 NOTE The bag chute switch button attached to the mounting bracket must be fully depressed by the tip of front tab on the blower chute or engine will not start NOTE The bag must be removed before installing the blower Figure 8 chute Drive Control Starter Operating Your Yard Vacuum Handle WARNING Chipper Chute The operation of any chipper shred der 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 while operating or while performing any adjustments or repairs Nozzle Height tf Equipped Adjustment Lever Now that you have set up your yard vacuum for operation get acquainted with its controls and features These are described below and illustrated on this page This knowledge will allow you to use your new equip ment to its fullest potential A WARNING The operation of any chipper shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes
25. n the handle brackets and secure with hairpin clips See Figure 2 Setting Up b i i BINS Insert carriage screws through upper hole in lower LES handle from the inside and secure with wing nuts DS You r Ya rd See Figure 2 DE BUSCH TESS a Vacuum 2 a Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with lower rN ly handle Make sure the rope guide is on the right f z ZZ mm side of upper handle See Figure 3 Ea pp g ASAS 2 IMPORTANT Make sure the cables are routed outside the lower handle Also do not crimp the cables while lifting up the handles b Secure the two handles by tightening the handle knobs carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle See Figure 3 IMPORTANT 3 Pull the two cable ties attached to the cables tight Make sure the cables approximately 8 inches from each cable end and place 7 are routed outside the the cables into the cable guide 4 Loosen the wing nut that secures the rope guide to the lower mandie Aso do i 9 pe g not crimp the cables right side of upper handle calle late a Pull the starter rope out of the engine slowly See Figure 4 handles b Slip the starter rope into the rope guide Tighten the wing nut See Figure 4 Attaching The Hose Assembly 5 a Slide hose adapter of hose assembly into the base adapter located on the left front of the Yard Vacuum See Figure 5 Pull spring loaded pin out on the base and align pin with the first hole closes
26. ngine manual before operat ing your machine NOTE Reference to right and left hand side of the Yard Vacuum is observed from the operating position N Hose Safety Glasses Assembly tBlower Chute Bottle of Engine Oil Operator s Manual Figure 1 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 NOTE Reference to right and left hand side of the Yard Vacuum is observed from the operating position Opening Carton 1 Cut each corner of the carton vertically from top to bottom 2 Remove all loose parts 3 Remove loose packing material Removing Unit From Carton 1 Lift unit from the rear to detach it from underlying carton material and roll unit out of carton 2 Check carton thoroughly for any other loose parts NOTE Make sure not to crimp cables while removing loose parts or the entire unit from the carton Loose Parts In Carton See Figure 1 a Upper and Lower Handle b Hose Assembly c Safety Glasses d Engine Oil May be located in bag e Bag f Blower Chute If Equipped g Operator s Manual Attaching The Handle 1 Remove the hairpin clips from the handle brackets and remove the carriage screws and wing nuts from the lower handle a Place the bottom holes in lower handle over the pins o
27. ply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED ITS 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 feeding chambers and discharge opening Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate fingers hands and feet Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or dis charge opening remove or empty vacuum bag or inspect and repair the machine while the engine is running Shut the engine off and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately a Use only an approved gasoline container b Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Never fuel machine indoors Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refuel ing Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than 1 2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely If gasoline is spilled wipe it of
28. rtant to keep the chipper blade sharp WARNING Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire elio The Hose Assembly Place nozzle hose vac handle in the bottom position on the nozzle to redirect vacuum to the hose assem bly See Figure 13 2 The spring loaded pin must be in the second hole of the hose adapter to operate the hose assembly 3 Unhook the hose from upper handle bracket and grasp the hose handle to guide while vacuuming yard waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach places Operating Your Yard Vacuum WARNING Do not attempt to shred chip or vacuum any material larger than specified on the machine or in this manual Personal injury or damage to the machine could result Do not at any time make any adjust ments without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire WARNING Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine Lubrication 1 Wheels Lubricate each wheel shoulder screw rear e E gt T Op wheel and pivot arm axle front wheel once a season Mai ntal nin US i with light oil Refer to Figure 17 Z 2 Nozzle height adjustment levers Lubricate the pivot You r Yard q points of the nozzle height adjustment levers once a Vacu um season with light oil Refer to Figure 9 on page 10 3 Locking Rod Lubricate
29. t shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including without limitation expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of safety features of the product shall void this warranty You assume the risk and liability for loss damage or injury to you and your property and or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY This limited war ranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state IMPORTANT Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage Troy Bilt LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 Phone 1 866 840 6483 1 330 558 7220 MTD Canada Limited KITCHENER ON N2G 4J1 Phone 1 800 668 1238
30. t to the end of the tube in the hose adapter Release the pin to lock the hose in place gt CH pr d Align pit N N with this holes RY Us GT CS Figure 5 Setting Up Your Yard Vacuum NOTE The bag chute switch button attached to the mounting bracket must be fully depressed by the tip of front tab on bag handle when securing the bag or engine will not start Figure 6 6 a Snap the hose handle first into the upper hose handle bracket and then into the lower hose handle bracket See Figure 6 b Lay hose tubing on hanger bracket next to chipper chute Attaching The Bag 7 Grasp bag handle with one hand and slide locking rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine Use the end of mounting bracket as leverage when sliding the locking rod a Slip bag over the rim of the discharge opening and release locking rod to secure bag in place See Figure 7 b Snap bag clip to the top of the lower handle c Place the lower straps on the bag over the top of lower handle hooking them on the studs See Figure 7 NOTE The bag chute switch button attached to the mounting bracket must be fully depressed by the tip of front tab on bag handle when securing the bag or engine will not start Attaching The Blower Chute If Equipped NOTE The bag must be removed before installing the blower chute 8 a Grasp blower chute with one hand and slide locking rod on mounting brac
31. the locking rod with light oil to ease the application of attaching on or removing bag or blower chute Refer to Figure 8 on page 9 4 Nozzle Hose Vac Lever Lubricate the nozzle hose vac lever on top of nozzle once a season with light oil Refer to Figure 9 5 Engine Follow the separate engine manual packed Figure 14 with your unit for lubrication instructions WARNING A S Engine Maintenance f Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine Alwavs stop engine f maintenance instructions y PATTE F 1 Check engine oil level before each use as instructed y in the separate engine manual packed with your unit and ground against Read and follow instructions carefully anome before cleaning Le 2 Clean air cleaner every 25 hours under normal condi ubricating or doing any N tions or once a season Clean every few hours under ind of maintenance on Na Na extremely dusty conditions To service the air cleaner your machine 9 i to the separate engine manual packed with your unit 3 The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications Nozzle Height Adjustment 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 yard conditions 1 Depress nozzle height adjustment lever towards wheel See Figure 14 2 Move the height adjustment lever forw
32. ulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area This can prevent proper discharge and result in kickback of material through the feed opening 6 Do not attempt to shred or chip material larger than specified on the machine or in this manual Personal injury or machine damage could result 7 Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge opening while the engine is running Shut the engine off wait until all moving parts have stopped disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before clearing debris 8 Never operate without vacuum bag and discharge chute properly attached to the machine Never empty or change vacuum bag while the engine is running Zippered end of vacuum bag must be kept closed at all times during operation 9 Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or optional hose attachment properly attached to the machine Never attempt to attach or change either attachment while the engine is running 10 Keep all guards deflectors and safety devices in place and operating properly 11 Keep your face and body back and to the side of the chipper chute while feeding material into the machine to avoid accidental kickback injuries 12 Never operate this machine without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles 13 Do not operate this machine on a gravel surface 14 Do not operate this machine while under the influence of
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