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,
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Yard Vacuum Chipper/Shredder/ Vacuum/Hose — Model 24B-060F766 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).
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 TROY-BILT LLC site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support P. O. BOX 3 6 1 1 3 1 Department or an authorized service dealer.
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.
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Operation Maintenance & Storage 1. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact with the operation regularly. rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and feet. 2.
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. Loose Parts In Carton a. Upper and Lower Handle Setting Up b.
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3. Pull the two cable ties attached to the cables tight approximately 8 inches from each cable end and place the cables into the cable guide. 4. Loosen the wing nut that secures the rope guide to the right side of upper handle. a.
Know Your Yard Vacuum ������� ������ ��� Operating Your Yard Vacuum ��� ������ ��� ���� �������� ���� ���� ������ ���� �������� WARNING ������� ����� ����������� ��� ����� The operation of ������ any chipper shred- der can result in ������ ������ foreign objects ����������...
WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, 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 Operating adjustments or repairs.
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To Empty Bag 1. a. Unhook bag straps from the lower handle. b. Unsnap bag clip from the top of lower handle. See � Figure 9. c. Grasp bag handle with one hand and pull lock rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine to release.
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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 MAINTAINING YOUR YARD VACUUM on page 12. For best performance, it is also important to keep the chipper blade sharp.
4. Nozzle/Hose Vac Lever: Lubricate the nozzle/hose vac lever on top of nozzle once a season with light oil. Refer to Figure 7. 5. Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed with your unit for lubrication instructions. Engine Care Maintaining Refer to the Maintenance section of the Briggs &...
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3. Remove the front hubcaps, flange lock nuts, front ����� ������� ����� ��� ���� ��� wheels, and wave washers that attach to the pivot arm assemblies. See Figure 14. ����� ��� �������� 4. Remove the shoulder screws, thrust and bell washers that go through the pivot arms to the front support ����...
Problem Cause Remedy 1. Throttle lever not in correct starting 1. Move throttle lever to FAST or Engine fails to start position. START position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Choke not in CHOKE position (if 3.
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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...
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664-0095 Bag Assembly 26. 732-1151A Nozzle Door Torsion Spring 681-0154 Screen Assembly 27. 731-2294A Nozzle Door 710-1054 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x 1.0 28. 764-0632A Bag 781-0490 Chipper Blade 29. 664-04029 Chute Assembly 781-0735 Pin Clip 30. 710-0726 Hex Index Screw, 5/16-12 x.750 Parts List 719-0329 Flail...
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its due to use or exposure.