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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty Chipper Shredder Vacuum - IVlodel Series 020 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit isequippedwithan internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush- coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
You can locate the model plate by standing behind the unit and looking down at the frame below the engine. This informationwill be necessary to use the manufacturer'sweb MTD LLC P.O. 361131 site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support CLEVELAND, OH 44136 Department or an authorizedservice dealer.
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Safety Labels Found On Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL. KEEP HANDS OF iNLET DISCHARGE OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE iS RUNNING. ROTATING BLADES ARE iNSiDE TURN ENGINE ALLOW iMPELLER TOCOME TO COMPLETE STOP BEFORE REMOVING BAG. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAR A CLOG OR JAMWITH...
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
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Operation Maintenance & Storage 1. Donot put hands andfeet near rotatingpartsor in the 1. Nevertamper withsafetydevices.Checktheir proper feedingchambersand dischargeopening.Contactwith the operationregularly. rotatingimpellercan amputatefingers, hands,andfeet. 2. Checkbolts and screwsfor propertightness at frequent 2. Beforestartingthe machine,makesurethe chipperchute, intervalsto keepthe machinein safe workingcondition. feed intake,and cuttingchamberare empty andfree of all Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor any damageand repair, debris.
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Upper Handle Rope Guide HandleKnobs Wing NutJ Carriage Bolts Lower Handle Carriage Wing Nuts Screws 4F--_ Bag tBIower Chute IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or SafetyGlasses Bottleof Engine Oil oil in the engine. Be certain to service _'_ _ Operator's Manual engine with gasoline and oil as instructed...
ATTACHING THE HANDLE Removethe hairpinclips from the handlebrackets and removethe carriagescrewsand wingnuts from the lowerhandle. Placethe bottomholesin lowerhandle(notch pointingdown)over the pinson the handle bracketsand securewith hairpinclips. See ..Figure3-2. insertcarriagescrewsthroughupperhole in lowerhandlefrom the inside and securewith upyo,., wing nuts.See Figure3-2. Chipper Unfoldthe upperhandleuntilit alignswith lower handle.Makesurethe rope guide ison the right...
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ATTACHING THE BAG Graspbag handlewith one hand and slidelocking rod on mountingbracketwith otherhand toward engine.Usethe end of mountingbracketas leverage whenslidingthe lockingrod. Slip bag overthe rimof thedischargeopeningand releaselocking rod to securebag in place.See Figure3-5. Snapbag clip to the top of the lowerhandle. Placelowerstrapson the bag overthetop of lower Your handle,hookingthem on the studs.See Figure3-6.
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(if Equipped) NOTE:The bag mustbe removedbeforeinstalling t he blowerchute. Graspblowerchutewith one hand and slidelocking rod on mountingbracketwith other handtoward engine.Use theend of mountingbracketas leverage when slidingthe locking rod.See Figure3-7. Slip blowerchuteover rimof dischargeopeningand releaselockingrod to securechute in place,as in Figure3-7 Chipper Figure3-7.
Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Starter Handle Bag Handle Fill Gasoline Fill Blower Chutet "_ Chipper Chute _" NozzleHeight Adjustment Lever WARNING tlf Equipped Figure4-1 i The operation of any chipper shredder Now thatyou haveset up your yardvacuumfor BLOWER CHUTE vacuum can result operation,get acquainted with its controlsand features.
dlinggasoline. Gasolineis extremely WARNING:Useextremecarewhen han- flammable and the vaporsare explosive. Neverfuel machineindoorsor while the engineis hot or running.Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes,and othersourcesof ignition. Choke Control GAS AND OiL FILL-UP 1. Checkoil leveland add oil ifnecessary.Followengine manualfor this. See Figure4-1 for locationof the oil fill.
TO STOP ENGINE Movethrottlecontrolleverto slow (turtle) position. Wheneverpossible,graduallyreduceenginespeed beforestoppingengine. Movethrottlecontrolleverto STOPor OFF position. Disconnectsparkplug wireand groundit to the retainingpost to preventaccidentalstartingwhilethe equipmentis unattended. Operating trol lever,be carefulof heatedsurfaces WARNING:When moving throttle con- and sharpedgeson mufflerguard. TO EMPTY Unhookbag strapsfrom the lowerhandle. Unsnapbagclip from the top of lowerhandle.See Figure4-4.
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TO REMOVE BLOWER CHUTE (if Equipped) Graspblowerchutewith one hand and pull lock rod on mountingbracketwith other handtowardengine to release.Referto Figure4-6. Removeblowerchute from overthe rimof the dischargeopening. Placeboth handson topof upperhandleto pushunitover yardwaste.Yardwastesuch as leavesand pine needles can be vacuumedup throughthe nozzlefor shredding. 0 perat ing After materialhasbeen shreddedby theflail bladeson the impellerassembly,it will be dischargedintocatcher...
LUBRiCATiON WARNING:Alwaysstop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground • Wheels: Lubricateeachwheelshoulderscrew against engine before cleaning, (rear wheel)and pivotarm axle(front wheel)oncea lubricating or doing any kindof seasonwith lightoil. maintenance on your machine. • Nozzle height adjustment levers: Lubricatethe pivot pointsof the nozzleheightadjustmentlevers GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS oncea seasonwith lightoil.
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of maintenance on the machine, wait for ARNING:Before performing any type all parts to stop moving and disconnect the spark plugwire. Failureto follow this instructioncouldresultin personalinjuryor propertydamage. REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN If the dischargearea becomesclogged,removethe flail screenand cleanarea as follows: Stop theengine.Makecertainthe chipper/shredder vacuumhascometo a completestop.
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SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER BLADE NOTE:Whentippingthe unit, emptythe oil and fuel tank ..s / and keepenginespark plug sideup. Disconnectand ground the spark plugwire to retainingpost. Removebagassemblyor blowerchute(if equipped). Removethethree hexcap screwsholdingthe Maintaining chipperchute to the upperhousing.See Figure5-3. Your Removetheflangelock nuts,front wheels,andwave washersthat attachto the pivotarm assemblies.
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Carefullytilt and supportthe unit up to provide access underneath to the nozzlemountinghardware and impeller.Removethe threeshoulderbolts securingthe black plasticlowerflail housingto the Black lowerhousing.Referto Figure5-6, Tilt topof blackplasticlowerflail housingtowardthe Nozzle engineto remove, Usinga 3/16" allenwrench,removethe flat headcap screwsthat hold the chipperbladeto the impeller. These screwsare accessiblethroughthe opening createdwhenthe chipperchute was removedearlier.
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Problem Cause Remedy Enginefails to statr 1 Throtte ever not n correctstart ng 1. Movethrotte everto FASTor poskion. STARTposition. 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 2. Connectwire to spark plug. 3. Chokenot in CHOKEposition(if 3 Move chokeleverto CHOKE equipped), position. 4. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel. 4.
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NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
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Model Series 020 Impeller (719-0530A) cannot be ordered separately. To order the impeller, entire assembly (681-0152) must be purchased.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...
La presente informaci6n resultar_,necesaria MTD LLC para el uso del sitio web del fabricante y / o para solicitar P.O= BOX...
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Etiquetas de Seguridad Encontradas En Su Aspiradora Para Patios TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY • READOPERATOR'S MANUAL. KEEP HANDS OF iNLET DISCHARGE OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE iS RUNNING. ROTATING BLADES ARE iNSiDE _===========_=_ TURN ENGINE ALLOW iMPELLER TOCOME TO COMPLETE STOP BEFORE REMOVING BAG.
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ADVERTENCIA: El escape del motor de este producto, algunos de sus componentesy algunos componentes del vehiculo contienen o emiten productos quimicos que el estado de California considera que puedenproducir c_.ncer,defectos de nacimientou otros problemas reproductivos. PELI(]RO: Esta m_.quina est,. disenadapara set utilizada respetando las reglasde seguridad contenidasen este manual.
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Operaci6n IVlantenirniento y alrnace- 1. No pongalas manoso los pies cercade laspiezas rotato- narniento rias o en las camarasde alimentaci6nni en laaberturade 1. Nunca manipulelos dispositivosde seguridadde manera descarga. El contactocon el motorrotatoriopuedeproducir imprudente.Controleperi6dicamente que funcionende la amputaci6nde dedos, manos o pies. formaadecuada.
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Manija superior Guia de cuerda Tueroade Perilla manual mariposa Cerrojos de Carro Manija inferior Tornillo del Tuercade carro mariposa <----Bolsa 1 Canalde soplado JMPORTAHTE: Esta unidad se envia sin gasolina ni aceite Botella de aceite para motor en el motor.Antes de Anteojos de seguridad Manualdel operador operar la m_tquina...
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MONTAJE DE LA MANIJA Saquelos broches de horquilla de lossoportesde la rnanija,y saquelostornillosdel carroy lastuercasde rnariposade la rnanijainferior. Sit0e losagujerosinferioresde la rnanija inferior(rnuescaque se_alaabajo)sobrelos pernosde los soportesde la rnanija,y aseg0re- los con brochesde horquilla.Vea la figura3-2. Insertelos tornillosdel carrodesdeel lado de afueraa travesdel agujerosuperiorde la rnanijainferiory asegQrelos c on tuercasde rnariposa.Vea la figura3-2.
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__ _ _ /i _i _i_ i _(_ i _ii:_i_i( "_ MONTAJE DE LA BOLSA Sostengala rnanijade la bolsaconuna rnano y deslice la varillade seguridaddel soportede rnontajehaciael motorconla otra rnano.Useel extrernodel soportede rnontajecornopalanca cuandodeslice la varillade seguridad. Deslicela bolsapor encirnadel hordede la abertura de descargay suelte la varillade seguridadpara ajustarla bolsaen su lugar.Veala figura3-5.
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INSTALAR EL CANAL DE SOPLADO (De Ser equipado) NOTA:hayque refirarla bolsaantesde instalar e l canal de soplado, Tomeel canalde sopladocon unarnanoy deslice la varillade seguridaddel soportede rnontajehaciael motorcon la otra rnano.Useel extrernodel soporte de rnontajecornopalancacuandodeslicela varilla 0onfiguraci6n de seguridad.Vea la figura3-7. Figura3-7 Desliceel canalde sopladopor encirnadel horde de la aberturade descarga,y sueltela varillade...
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Conozca las Propiedades de la Aspiradora Para Patios Manija del Bolsa arrancador Manija de la bolsa Llenado de aceite Llenado de bustible Canalde soplad(1- Canal de la cortadora Palanca iADVERTENCIA: Palanca de aj dela alturadel pico i AI De Ser equ_pado trituradora puede set Figura4-1 queobjetos extraSos...
cont '/ cuidado cuandomanipule la gasolina. DVERTENCJA: Tengae×tremo La gasolinaes altamenteinflamabley los vaporesson explosivos. N unca le agregue combustible a la m_quina en interioreso mientras caJiente eJ motor esta o en funcJonamiento, Control de obturaci6n Apaguelos cigarrillos,cigarros,pipasy otrasfuentes de combusti6n. LLENADO DE GASOLINA Y ACEITE...
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PARA DETENER EL MOTOR El regulador de rnovirniento controlala palancapara reducirla rnarcha(tortuga)de la posici6n.Siernpre que posible,gradualrnente reduzcala velocidadde motorantesde pararel motor. Muevalas palancasde controldel reguladora la posici6nSTOP(detenci6n)u OFF (apagado). Desconecteel cablede la bujia de la bujia y col6queloa rnasacontrael postede retenci6npara miento evitarque seenciendaaccidentalrnente rnientrasno se est,.
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EXTRACCION DEL CANAL DE SOP- LADO (De Ser equipado) Tomeel canalde sopladocon unarnanoy tire de la varillade seguridaddel soportede rnontajehacia el motorcon la otrarnanopara soltarlo.Consultela figura4-6. Saque el canal d esoplado p orencirna d elhorde de la abertura d edescarga. Coloque a rnbas rnanos e ncirna delmango superior para ernpujar la unidad sobre la basura d eyarda.
LUBRICACION motor,desconecte la bujiay haga • Ruedas - SitQeunas pocasgotasde aceiteSAE 30 ADVERTENCIA: Detengasiempreel masa contrael motorantesde limpiar, en cada tornillocon rebordeuna vez pot ternporada. lubricaro de realizartodotipode • Palancasde ajuste de altura del pico-Lubrique mantenimiento de la m_quina. laspalancasde ajustede alturadel picocon aceite ligero.
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cualquiertipo del mantenimiento en __i= DVERTENCIA: A ntesde realizar la m_quina, esperetodas las partes a dejar de moverse y desconectar el alarnbre de bujia.El fracaso de seguiresta instruc- ci6n poddacausar la heridapersonalo el da_o a la propiedad. EXTRACCION DE LA PANTALLA DESGRANADO Si la zonade descargase tapa, saquela pantallade desgranadoy limpiela zonacomo se indicaa continu-...
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AFJLADO O REEMPLAZO DE LAS HOJAS DE LA CORTADORA NOTA:cuandoinclinela unidad,vacie el dep6sitode combustible y aceite,y mantengael ladode la bujia hacia arriba. Desconecteel cable de la bujia y p6ngalode Manter|irniento manera que haga masa contra el postede retenci6n. de la Retireel montajede la bolsao el canalde soplado (de serequipado).
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Inclinela unidadcon cuidadoy ap6yelahaciaarriba para obteneraccesopor la parteinferioral material de montajedel picoy al motor.Retirelos tres tornil- los con rebordeque aseguranel pico de pl_.stico negro a la caja inferior.Consultela figura5-6. Inclinela parte superiordel pico de pl_.stico negro haciael motorpara retirarlo. Medianteuna IlaveAllen de 3/16",retirelos tornilios de cabezaplanaque sujetanla hoja de la cortadora Mantenimiento al motor.Dichostornillossonaccesiblesa trav_sde...
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Problema Causa Remedio E motor no arranca La palancadel reguladorno estAen Muevala palancadel reguladora la posici6nde arranquecorrecta, la posici6nSTART(inicio)/RUN (d r g do). La palancade obturaci6nno estAen Pongael interruptoren la la posici6nON (encendido). posici6nCHOKE(obturaci6n). Se ha desconectado el cablede la Conecteel cablea la bujia.
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Problema Causa Remedio Funcona ma en 1 Bujia atora, da ayeriadao excesode Sustituya !a bujiay ajusteei aB_[ancla a lsrupuva' hueco marcha 21 Consu!tee! rnanua! de!motor. ' 3 Elfiitro de aire est,. Sucio' 3: conSulteel manualdel motor. i" 0 UC OR Ge Demasiadavibraci6n 1.
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MTD. Durante el plazo MTDpara su usocon el(los) producto(s)incluido(s)en este manual de la garantia el _nico recursoes la reparaci6n o reemplazodel anular_, l a garanfiaen Io que respectaa esos da_os.