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Troy-Bilt 24A-070F766 Operator's Manual

Self-propelled yard vacuum chipper/shredder/vacuum/hose
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Operator's Manual
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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
TROY-BILT LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Self Propelled
Yard Vacuum
Chipper/Shredder/
Vacuum/Hose
Model Number
24A-070F766
769-01295.fm
FORM NO.
(8/04)

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Summary of Contents for Troy-Bilt 24A-070F766

  • 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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. TROY-BILT LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    You can locate the model plate by looking down at the rear of the Yard Vacuum. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. TROY-BILT LLC P. O. BOX 3 6 1 1 3 1 www.troybilt.com...

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT 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 manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 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. k. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. OPERATION 1. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers and discharge opening.

  • Page 5: Assembling Your Yard Vacuum

    SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR YARD VACUUM This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil IMPORTANT: 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 or left hand side of the Yard Vacuum is observed from the operating position.
  • Page 6 Attaching The Handle • Remove the hairpin clips from the handle brackets and remove the carriage screws and wing nuts from the lower handle. See Figure 3A. Rope Guide Wing Handle Knobs Figure 3 • Place the bottom holes in lower handle over the pins on the handle brackets and secure with hairpin clips.
  • Page 7 Attaching The Bag • 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. See Figure 6. Figure 6 •...

  • Page 8: Know Your Yard Vacuum

    SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR YARD VACUUM Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your Yard Vacuum. Compare the illustrations in Figure 8 with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. WARNING: The operation of any Yard Vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.

  • Page 9: Operating Your Yard Vacuum

    SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR YARD VACUUM 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.
  • Page 10 Using the Nozzle Vacuum Place nozzle/hose vac lever in the top position on the nozzle to vacuum through nozzle. See Figure 10. Figure 10 • The spring loaded pin must be in the first hole (closest to the end of the tube) of the hose adapter to operate the nozzle vac.

  • Page 11: Maintaining Your Yard Vacuum

    SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR YARD VACUUM Customer Responsibilities MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Lubricate Wheels Lubricate Nozzle Levers Lubricate Locking Rod Lubricate Nozzle/Hose Handle Check Chipper Blade Change Oil Check Air Filter Clean Engine Check Spark Plug WARNING: Always disconnect spark cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine.

  • Page 12: Servicing Your Yard Vacuum

    SECTION 6: SERVICING YOUR YARD VACUUM 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 13 • Remove self-tapping screw on right side of unit that attaches to the fail screen. See Figure 16. RemoveSelf-TappingScrew Remove For Blade Removal Figure 16 • Remove hex screw on top of rear housing near mounting bracket and the flange lock nut that secures flail screen.
  • Page 14 • 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 20. Flat Head Cap Screw Figure 20 •...

  • Page 15: Trouble Shooting

    SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. (If Equipped) 5. Engine (if equipped with a primer) not primed properly.