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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Chipper Shredder
Vacuum
Model Number
24A-020D401
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
770-10197A.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO.
(3/00)
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- 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 770-10197A.fm PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
• You can locate the model number by looking down at the rear of the chipper shredder vacuum. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below. -
Page 3: Section 1: Important Safe Operation Practices
Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals. Wear leather work gloves when feeding material in the chipper chute. • Before starting, check all bolts and screws for proper tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working condition. -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and feet. • Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper chute, feed intake, and cutting chamber are empty and free of all 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
(carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle). • 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. See Figure 2. • Place each bottom hole in lower handle over pins on handle brackets and secure with hairpin clips. -
Page 7: Section 3: Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM Starter Handle Blower 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
Gas And Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your chipper shredder 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. -
Page 9: Section 5: Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum
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 Nozzle Figure 7 The flail screen is located inside the IMPORTANT: housing in the discharge area. -
Page 10: Maintenance
If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and clean area as follows: • Stop the engine and make certain the chipper shredder vacuum has come to a complete stop. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine. - Page 11 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. • When sharpening blade, protect hands by using gloves and follow the original angle of grind.
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Page 12: Section 6: Troubleshooting
2. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove lodged object. 3. Always run engine at full throttle. 4. Empty bag. 1. Always run engine at full throttle. 2. Replace chipper blade or see your authorized service dealer. - Page 13 NOTES...
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Page 14: Parts List
Model 24A-020D401... - Page 15 Model 24A-020D401 Ref. Part No. Part Description 725-1700 Switch Cover 725-3166 Safety Switch 710-0224 Hex Washer Screw #10-16 x.50 629-0920 Wire Harness 710-0604 Hex Washer Screw 5/16-18 x.625 714-0104 Cotter Pin 736-0264 Flat Washer.330 ID x.630 OD 732-0962 Compression Spring...
- Page 16 Model 24A-020D401...
- Page 17 Model 24A-020D401 Ref. Part No. Part Description 720-0295 Foam Grip 749-0438C Upper Handle 720-0279 Knob 710-1205 Eye Bolt 720-0314 Handle Knob 5/16-18 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 749-0907A 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...
- 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...
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