Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 24A-061I401 Yard-Man
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Yard Vacuum Chipper/Shredder/ Vacuum/Hose Model Number 24A-061I401 IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R U LE S AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y MTD LLC P .O . BO X 361131 CL EVELAND , OHIO 44136-0019 Warning: This.
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practic es .. ............. ................ ............. ............. .......... 3 Assembling You r Yard Vacuum .............. ............. ................ ............. ................ .
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out import ant safety instructions whic h, if not followed, could endanger the person al safety and/or property of your self and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before atte mpting to operate this machine.
4 i. Never store the machine or fuel containe r inside where th ere is an open flame, spar k, or pilot light (e.g. furn ace, wate r heater, space heater , clothes drye r, etc.) j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, le aves, or ot her debr is build-up.
5 WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instruct ions in this manual and on the machine.
6 Attaching The Handle • Unfold the upper handle un til it aligns wit h the lower handle. • Secure th e two hand les by ti ghtening th e wing nuts (carriage bolt s must be seated properly into the handle).
7 Attaching The Blower Chute (If Equipped) • Grasp blower ch ute with one hand and slid e locking rod on mounting br acket with other hand toward engine. Use end of mounting br acket as leverage when sliding the locking rod. See Figure 5. • Slip blower chute over rim of the discharge opening and release locking rod to secure chute in place.
8 Chipper Chute Allow twigs and small bran ches up to 1 1/2” in diameter to be fed in to the impeller for chipping. Blower Chute (If Equipped) When attached to unit the blower chu te is used to blow or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pine needles, or small twigs across yard.
9 • Twist the t wo buttons on the back of the bag to unlock and emp ty contents. See F igure 7. • Hold bag hand le and bag clip while e mptying the contents. • Compress bag op ening and fold inner flap over opening. • Fold outer f lap over inner flap and insert buttons on the bag throug h metal outlets.
10 Nozzle Height Adjustment The nozzle ca n be adj usted to an y six position s, ranging from 5/ 8” to 4 1/8” ground clearance . The nozzle height ha s to be adjusted acc ording to the conditions. Move the heigh t adjustment levers forward or backward to adjust th e nozzle upwards or downwards.
11 Maintenance Engine Refer to the separate en gine manual for all engine maintenance instructions. • Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separ ate engi ne manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully.
12 Figure 14 • Remove lock nut that secu res flail screen to the lower housing. The fla il screen does not have to be removed. Re fer to Figure 11. • Remove the hex bo lt, lock washer, and flat washer that secure the im peller assemb ly to the cranksh aft.
13 SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For repair s beyond the m inor adjustment s listed above, cont act your nearest authori zed service dealer. Prob lem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnect ed. 2. Fuel tank em pty or stale fue l.
14 SECTION 7: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 24A-061I401 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 4 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 11 23 24 25 26 22 27 28 29 24 30 31 32 33 34 35 58 37 38 39 4 11 40 41 42 43 44 4 45 46 47 48 50 51 .
15 Model 24A-061I401 Ref. No. P art No. P art Description 1. 7510042823 Shoulder Screw #10 x.457 2. 749-0438D Upper Handle 3. 720-0279 Knob 4. 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut 5/16-18 5. 710-1205 Eye Bolt 6. 781-1056 Upper Handle Brack et 7. 710-0528 He x Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1.
16 Model 24A-061I401 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 17 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 15 37 38 56 40 41 42 43 44 58* 55 59 60 47 48 49 50 51 52 42 53 54 44 46 45 5.
17 Model 24A-061I401 Ref. No. Pa rt No. P art Description 1. 664-0095 Bag Assembly 2. 681-0154 Screen Assembly 3. 710-1054 He x Screw 5/16-24 x 1.0 4. 781-0490 Chipper Blade 5. 681-0152 Impeller Assembly 6. 781-0735 Pin Clip 7. 719-0329 Flail Blade 8.
18 NOTES.
19 NOTES.
MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its poss essions and territo ries.
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