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MTD Series 020 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Chipper Shredder
Vacuum
Model Series 020
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions
carefully
before operating
equipment
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 authorized engine service dealer or contact the service
department,
P,O, Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019,
MTD PRODUCTS LLC.,P.O.Box361131, C leveland,Ohio44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10535F
(7/2004)

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  • Page 1 A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized engine service dealer or contact the service department, P,O, Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, MTD PRODUCTS LLC.,P.O.Box361131, C leveland,Ohio44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10535F...

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important SafeOperation P ractices Maintaining Your Yard Vacuum Assembling YourYardVacuum Troubleshooting Know YourYardVacuum Illustrated Parts List Operating Y ourYardVacuum Warranty Back Cover FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new yard vacuum. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance.

  • Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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: Operation

    12. Never operate this machine without good visibility or Operation light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the on the handles. feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact with 13.

  • Page 5: Section 2: Assembling Your Lawnmower

    SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing U nitFrom Carton Insert carriage screw, removed earlier, through the upper hole in the lower handle and secure with wing • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut nut. See Figure 2. Repeat on the other side. tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open.

  • Page 6: Section 3: Know Your Chipper Shredder V Acuum

    NOTE: The safety switch button attached to the • Slip blower chute over rim of the discharge opening mounting bracket must be fully depressed by the front and release locking rod to secure chute in place. tab on the bag handle when securing the bag or the Make sure safety switch button is fully depressed engine will not start.

  • Page 7: Stopping Engine

    Nozzle HeightAdjustmentLever Collects shredded material fed through the chipper Used to adjust ground clearance of the nozzle ranging chute or vacuumed through the nozzle. approximately 5/8" to 4-1/8". Nozzle Bag Handle Used to grasp bag in order to assist in attaching, Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be removing and emptying bag.

  • Page 8: Section 5: Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder V Acuum

    • Remove b agfromrimofthedischarge o pening. IMPORTANT: The flail screen is located inside the Refer t o Figure 3. housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen • Twist t hetwobuttons onthebackofthebagto becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in unlock andempty contents.
  • Page 9 Sharpening OrReplacing C hipper B lade Removing TheFlailScreen If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail IMPORTANT:Because the engine on this unit has a screen and clean area as follows: tapered crankshaft, a special impeller tool (part number • Stop the engine and make certain the chipper 753-0900) is required to remove the impeller assembly.
  • Page 10 Remove flange lock nut that secures flail screen to • Remove the blade using a 3/16" allen wrench on the outside of the blade and 1/2" wrench on the the lower housing. The flail screen does not have to be removed. impeller assembly.

  • Page 11: Section 6: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Throttle control lever (if so equipped) Move throttle lever to FAST position. not in correct starting position.

  • Page 12: Section 7: Parts Listformodel Series 020

    SECTION 7: PARTS LISTFORMODEL SERIES 020...
  • Page 13 ModelSeries020 Ref. Part No. Part Description 749-04172 Upper Handle 720-0241 Handle Knob 5/16-18 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 749-04165 Lower Handle 664-0095 Bag Assembly 711-1293 Studs 712-0397 Wing Nut 1/4-20 710-0703 Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x.75 710-0726 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-12 x.750 781-04081 Rear Wheel Support Brace 712-04065 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16...
  • Page 14 ModelSeries020...
  • Page 15 ModelSeries020 Ref. Part No. Part Description 725-1700 Switch Cover 725-3166 Safety Switch 710-0224 Hex Washer Screw #10-16 x.50 629-0920A Wire Harness 731-1613 Safety Switch Cover 714-0104 Cotter Pin 731-1905A Nozzle 732-0962 Compression Spring 781-0778A Switch Mounting Bracket 747-1153 Lock Rod 710-0726 AB Screw 5/16-12 x.75 681-0122...
  • Page 16 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.

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