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Chipper Shredder

Vacuum

Model Number

CSV240 

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

FORM NO. 

770-10010C.fm

(4/01)

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

CUB CADET CORP.  P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

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 engine authorized 
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

Summary of Contents for CSV240

Page 1: ...ered 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 ...

Page 2: ...rtant if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit and looking down at the frame below the engine A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling th...

Page 3: ...Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge opening remove or empty vacuum bag or inspect and repair the machine while the engine is running Shut the engine off and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine PREPARATION 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all rocks bottl...

Page 4: ...f vacuum bag must be kept closed at all times during operation 10 Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or optional hose attachment properly attached to the machine Never attempt to attach or change either attachment while the engine is running 11 Keep all guards deflectors and safety devices in place and operating properly 12 Keep your face and body back and to the side of the chipper chu...

Page 5: ...rating your machine NOTE Reference to right or left hand side of the chipper shredder vacuum is observed from the operating position Removing Unit From Carton Remove staples break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton Remove loose parts if included with unit i e operator s manual etc Cut along corners lay carton down flat and remove packing material Rol...

Page 6: ...ine and disengage them quickly Bag Collects shredded or chipped material fed through the chipper chute or vacuumed up through the nozzle See Figure 5 Chipper Chute Allow twigs and small branches up to 2 in diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping See Figure 5 Caster Locks The caster locks are located on top of each front caster wheel Refer to the Adjustment Section to position wheel locks...

Page 7: ...ne during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes Gas And Oil Fill Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your chipper shredder vacuum Read instructions carefully WARNING Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapo...

Page 8: ...Engage Drive To engage the wheel drive hold the drive clutch control against the upper handle Releasing the drive clutch control stops the rear wheels from driving Release the drive clutch control to slow down when negotiating an obstacle making a turn or stopping Engage control slowly to prevent the front wheels from lifting up Using the Chipper Shredder Vacuum Place both hands on top of upper ha...

Page 9: ...r forward or backward for adjusting the nozzle door upwards or downwards Height must be adjusted equally In general raise the nozzle to vacuum a thick layer of leaves and lower the nozzle for smooth surfaces See Figure 8 Figure 8 Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment Adjust the drive clutch control if the chipper shredder vacuum moves forward with the drive clutch control disengaged if it does not self pr...

Page 10: ...d the gap reset once a season Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications Removing The Flail Screen If the discharge area becomes clogged remove the flail screen and clean area as follows Stop the engine and make certain the chipper shredder vacuum has come to a complete stop Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine Remove the vacuum bag from th...

Page 11: ...riginal angle of grind Also make sure to remove an equal amount from each blade and torque hardware 250 300 in lbs NOTE Make certain blades are reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward Belt Removal And Replacement NOTE Because the engine on this has a tapered crankshaft a special impeller removal tool part number 753 0638 is required to remove impeller assembly Contact your local service deal...

Page 12: ...necessary to use a screwdriver to pry the frame away from the pulley in order to insert the belt Being careful not to damage the pulley apply a slight upward pressure and place belt around transmission pulley See Figure 15 Figure 15 Press down on the belt guard spring by the idler pulley and release spring from the slot on the idler bracket Place the belt on the idler pulley and place belt guard s...

Page 13: ...ere previously removed and insert all screws first before tightening Reassembled following the previous steps in reverse order Figure 17 Storing Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Clean the equipment thoroughly Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions Store unit in a clean dry area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fer...

Page 14: ...ill tank with clean fresh gasoline 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Clean or replace air cleaner 6 See authorized service dealer Too much vibration 1 Loose parts or damaged impeller 1 See authorized service dealer Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Dirty air cleaner 3 Carburetor not adjusted properly 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Clean or replace air cleaner 3 See authorized ...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES ...

Page 16: ...16 Model CSV240 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 13 13 14 14 15 16 ...

Page 17: ...ustment Knob 10 732 0754 Spring Lever 11 781 0702 Index Bracket RH 12 781 0703 Index Bracket LH 13 738 0913 Shoulder Screw 14 736 3084 Flat Washer 510 x 1 12 x 060 15 712 0431 Hex Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 16 631 0049 Door Assembly 777D04576 Label CSV Engine 777D04577 Label Housing CSV 240 777I20123 Label Caster Wheel Lock 777I20373 Label Chipper Shredder SP 777S30041 Label Warning Avoid Injury 777S3...

Page 18: ...18 Model CSV240 1 2 2 3 4 2 5 3 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 32 33 34 35 ...

Page 19: ...5 712 0384 Hex Lock Nut 1 2 13 16 781 0627 Chipper Blade Cover 17 712 3004A Hex Flange Lock Nut 5 16 18 18 681 0098 Housing Ass y Inner Flail 19 781 0599 Upper Shredder Blade 21 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 22 710 0772 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 2 23 781 0653 Flail Housing Blade 24 710 3008 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 75 25 719 0326 Discharge Screen 26 681 0060 Housing Ass y Outer Flail 27 629 0241A Wire Ha...

Page 20: ...20 Model CSV240 8 1 5 6 4 7 5 6 4 2 11 9 10 8 3 17 13 17 14 12 15 18 19 16 35 33 38 49 44 30 40 36 39 32 31 45 55 51 50 48 42 41 54 52 50 46 53 27 24 27 29 25 28 26 23 43 34 22 37 47 ...

Page 21: ... use Factory Approved Parts V BELTS are especially designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM V Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely 29 741 0414 Flange Bearing 629 ID 30 741 0415 Flange Bearing 566 ID 31 719 0325 Lower Housing 32 748 0373 Flange Bearing 503 ID 33 719 0324A Upper Housing 34 748 0208A Flange Bearing 378 ID 35 710 0589 Hex Washer Screw 10 16 x 75 36 7...

Page 22: ...6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 26 12 13 13 12 25 12 12 23 24 25 26 26 27 18 18 28 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 13 13 33 20 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 39 40 38 38 41 42 43 38 38 37 37 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 29 29 ...

Page 23: ...7 749 1094 Lower Push Handle 28 710 0502A Screw 3 8 16 x 1 25 29 710 0604A Hex Washer Screw 5 16 18 x 625 30 741 0413 Hex Flange Bearing 631 x 720 31 681 0097A Frame Assembly 32 781 0700 Axle Bracket 33 781 0697 Transmission Cover 34 747 0924 Lock Pin 35 732 0306 Compression Spring 36 726 0214 Push Cap 37 736 0366 Flat Washer 5 8 ID x 1 0 OD 38 741 0487A Flange Bearing 632 ID 39 736 0264 Flat Wash...

Page 24: ...adet equipment used commercially is warranted for one year only Commercial use is defined as either having hired operators or used for income producing purposes Items not covered The warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters oil fuel air and hydraulic cleaning tune ups brake and or clutch inspection adjustments made as part of normal maintenance blade sharpening ...

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