Yard-man 24A-061I401 - Manual

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Yard Vacuum ......................................................................... 5 Know Your Yard Vacuum .......................................

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle; DANGER; TRAINING

3 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. ...

Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR YARD VACUUM; Removing Unit From Carton; Disconnecting Spark Plug Wire

5 WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. NOTE: Not all safety labels may apply to your Yard Vacuum. SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR YARD VACUUM IMPORTANT: This unit i...

Page 6 - Attaching The Handle; Attaching The Hose Assembly; Attaching The Bag

6 Attaching The Handle • Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with the lower handle. • Secure the two handles by tightening the wing nuts (carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle). See Figure 1. • Remove the hairpin clips from the handle brackets on the Yard Vacuum and remove the c...

Page 7 - Attaching The Blower Chute; SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR YARD VACUUM

7 Attaching The Blower Chute (If Equipped) • Grasp blower chute with one hand and slide locking rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine. Use end of mounting bracket as leverage when sliding the locking rod. See Figure 5. • Slip blower chute over rim of the discharge opening and release...

Page 8 - SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR YARD VACUUM; Starting Engine

8 Chipper Chute Allow twigs and small branches up to 1 1/2” in diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping. Blower Chute (If Equipped) When attached to unit the blower chute is used to blow or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pine needles, or small twigs across yard. Nozzle Height Adjustment...

Page 9 - To Remove Blower Chute; Using the Hose Assembly

9 • Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to unlock and empty contents. See Figure 7. • Hold bag handle and bag clip while emptying the contents. • Compress bag opening and fold inner flap over opening. • Fold outer flap over inner flap and insert buttons on the bag through metal outlets. • T...

Page 10 - Nozzle Height Adjustment; SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR YARD VACUUM; Lubrication; Customer Responsibilities

10 Nozzle Height Adjustment The nozzle can be adjusted to any six positions, ranging from 5/8” to 4 1/8” ground clearance. The nozzle height has to be adjusted according to the conditions. Move the height adjustment levers forward or backward to adjust the nozzle upwards or downwards. Make sure both...

Page 11 - Maintenance; Removing The Flail Screen

11 Maintenance Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions. • Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully. • Clean air cleaner every 25 hours under normal condi...

Page 12 - Storing Your Yard Vacuum

12 Figure 14 • Remove lock nut that secures flail screen to the lower housing. The flail screen does not have to be removed. Refer to Figure 11. • Remove the hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washer that secure the impeller assembly to the crankshaft. See Figure 15. Figure 15 • Apply lubricant to the ...

Page 13 - SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING

13 SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer. Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct starting p...

Page 18 - NOTES

Page 20 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY 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 possessions and territories. “MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) year...

Yard-man 24A-061I401 - Manual

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