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Jonco VL160 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Vacuum Loader VL160
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.

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Vacuum Loader VL160 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................3 Assembling Your vacuum loader.................. 5 Know Your vacuum loader..................... 5 Operating Your vacuum loader..................6 Adjusting Your vacuum loader..................7 Maintaining Your vacuum loader..................8 Troubleshooting....................... 11 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new vacuum loader. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance.

  • 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 Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it chute, feed intake, and cutting chamber are empty and against the engine to prevent unintended starting. free of all debris. Do not change the engine governor settings or Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and overspeed the engine.

  • Page 5: Assembling Your Vacuum Loader

    SECTION2: ASSEMBLING YOUR vacuum loader open carton. Unpacking • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.) • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or • Cut along corners, lay carton down flat, and remove cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to for loose parts.

  • Page 6: Operating Your Vacuum Loader

    SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR vacuum loader • Read, understand, and follow all instructions and • Repeat until engine cranks. When engine starts, move choke control (if equipped) gradually to RUN warnings on the machine and in this manual before position. operating.

  • Page 7: Adjusting Your Vacuum Loader

    SECTION 5: ADJUSTING YOUR vacuum loader Drive Clutch Cable (for self propelled WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine, model) disconnecting spark plug wire, and grounding it against the engine. Adjust the drive clutch control if: a.

  • Page 8: Maintaining Your Vacuum Loader

    SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR vacuum loader WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or repairs, stop the engine, wait Hex Bolts until the machine comes to a complete stop, Hex Nuts disconnect the spark plug wire and ground Flail Screen against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
  • Page 9 • Remove the two hex bolts and hex lock nuts which WARNING: Use caution when replacing the extend through the housing. Lift the flail screen out blades. Wear heavy gloves to avoid injury while of the housing. Refer to Figure 11. handling the weld bolts, housing or the blades.
  • Page 10 Outer Belt Guard Housing Mounting Spring Adapter Idler Idler Bracket Frame Transmission Pulley Holes for Figure 17 Screwdrivers • Press down on the belt guard spring by the idler Figure 18 pulley, and release the spring from the slot on the Engine idler bracket.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to sparkplug. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct 3.