Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum - MTD 020 Series Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM
Bag
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. Save this manual for future reference.
Bag
Collects shredded material fed through the chipper
chute or vacuumed through the nozzle. See Figure 5.
Bag Handle
Used to grasp bag in order to assist in attaching,
removing, and emptying bag. See Figure 5.
Chipper Chute
Allow twigs and small branches up to 1 1/2" in diameter
to be fed into the impeller for chipping. See Figure 5.
Blower Chute (If Equipped)
When attached to unit the blower chute is used to blow
or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pine needles, or
small twigs across yard. See Figure 5.
Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever
Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging
approximately 5/8" to 4 1/8".
Chipper
Chute
Figure 5
Blower Chute
Bag Handle
Nozzle
Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be
vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.
Starter Handle
(Not Shown)
The starter handle is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind unit and pull the starter handle to start
engine. See Figure 5.
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.
Stopping Engine
• Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF
position.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
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Nozzle Height
Adjustment Lever
Nozzle