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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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
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- Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 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).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Maintaining Your Yard Vacuum ... 14 Troubleshooting... 18 Parts List ... 20 Warranty ... Back Cover www.troybilt.com Customer Support TROY-BILT LLC P. O. BOX 3 6 1 1 3 1 CLEVELAND, OH 44136 330-558-7220 1-800-520-5520... -
Page 3: Safety Labels
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Page 4: Safe Operation Practices
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 Safe 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. - Page 5 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.
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Page 6: Setting Up Your Yard Vacuum
����� ������� 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 engine manual before operat- ing your machine. ����������... -
Page 7: Attaching The Handle
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 on the handle brackets and secure with hairpin clips. - Page 8 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 �...
- Page 9 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 bracket with other hand toward engine. Use the end of mounting bracket as lever- age when sliding the locking rod.
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Page 10: Operating Your Yard Vacuum
������� ������ Operating Your Yard Vacuum ���� �������� WARNING The operation of any chipper shred- der can result in foreign objects ��� �������� being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes Now that you have set up your yard vacuum for severely. -
Page 11: Stopping Engine
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. - Page 12 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. ����� ���� To Empty Bag 1. a. Unhook bag straps from the lower handle. b.
- Page 13 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.
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Page 14: Maintaining Your Yard Vacuum
Maintaining Your Yard Vacuum � WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. � Lubrication 1. Wheels: Lubricate each wheel shoulder screw (rear wheel) and pivot arm axle (front wheel) once a season �... - Page 15 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:...
- Page 16 Maintaining Your Yard Vacuum NOTE: When tipping unit, empty the oil and fuel tank and keep ������ ������ �������� ����� engine spark plug side up.. ������ ������ Figure 19 ����� ������� ����� ��� ���� ��� ����� ��� �������� ���� ������ ����...
- Page 17 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.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
Problem Engine fails to start Trouble Shooting Engine runs erratic For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. Engine overheats Occasional skips (hesitates) at high speed Excessive Vibration Unit does not discharge Rate of discharge slows considerably or composition of discharged material... - Page 19 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...
- Page 20 Model 070 � �� � � � � � �� �� � �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� � �� �� �� �� �� � �� � �� �� ��...
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Page 21: Parts List
736-0451 Saddle Washer, .320 x.93 749-04163 Upper Handle 720-0279 Knob 710-1205 Eye Bolt 781-1056 Upper Handle Bracket 710-0726 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-12 x.750 720-0241 Handle Knob 5/16-18 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 731-04911 Nozzle Handle Clip 10. 749-04165 Lower Handle 11. 711-1293 Studs 12. - Page 22 Model 070 �� �� � � �� � � �� �� �� � �� �� �� � �� �� � �� � � � �� � � � �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� ��...
- Page 23 664-04031 Bag Assembly 681-0154 Screen Assembly 710-1054 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x 1.0 781-0490 Chipper Blade 781-0735 Pin Clip 719-0329 Flail 715-0166 Spiral Pin 711-1401 Clevis Pin 712-0411 Lock Nut, 5/16-24 10. 736-0119 Lock Washer, 5/16 11. 681-0152 Impeller Assembly (Incl. Ref.# 3 – 10) 12.
- Page 24 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 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”).