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Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3

Assembling Your Yard Vacuum ......................................................................... 5

Know Your Yard Vacuum................................................................................... 7

Operating Your Yard Vacuum ............................................................................ 8

Maintaining Your Yard Vacuum ......................................................................... 10

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 13

Parts List............................................................................................................ 14

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

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. Please read and understand what it says. 

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the 
equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on 
the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or 
an authorized dealer. 

You can locate the model number by looking down at the rear of the Yard Vacuum. 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.

ENGINE INFORMATION

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-
rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s 
Manual packed separately with your unit for more information.

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Should you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation 
or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. 

 

Call 1- (330) 220-4MTD (4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310 to reach a Customer Support 
representative. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you 
call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial 
number in order to process your call.

www.yardman.com

MTD  LLC
P. O. BOX  361131
CLEVELAND,OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-7310

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

(Model Number)

(Serial Number)

For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.yardman.com   

            

Summary of Contents for 24A-061I401

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...below ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine ma...

Page 3: ...and discharge opening Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate fingers hands and feet 8 Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge opening remove or empty vacuum bag or inspect...

Page 4: ...ne Never empty or change vacuum bag while the engine is running Zippered end of vacuum bag must be kept closed at all times during operation 9 Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or optional...

Page 5: ...acuum 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 in...

Page 6: ...n the base and align pin with the first hole in the hose adapter Release the pin to lock the hose in place Connect the hose handle near nozzle end of hose to the side bracket on the upper handle Refer...

Page 7: ...r unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments WARNING The operation of any Yard Vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can result...

Page 8: ...ructed in the separate engine manual packed with your Yard Vacuum Read instructions carefully WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for...

Page 9: ...t to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard i e branches leaves twigs etc Avoid fibrous plants such as tomato vines until they are thoroughly dried out Materials such...

Page 10: ...il Refer to Figure 6 Nozzle height adjustment levers Lubricate the pivot points of the nozzle height adjustment levers once a season with light oil Refer to Figure 6 Locking Rod Lubricate the locking...

Page 11: ...ve the hose bracket hanger to get access to the hex screw See Figure 12 Remove hex screw and flat washer on top of rear housing mounting bracket and the lock nut that secures flail screen See Figure 1...

Page 12: ...r assembly Replace or sharpen chipper blade When sharpening blade protect hands by using gloves and follow the original angle of grind Reassemble by performing the previous steps in reverse order Tigh...

Page 13: ...osition 3 Clean fuel line fill 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 o...

Page 14: ...ST 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 50 52 53 54 31 49 55 5...

Page 15: ...p Screw 5 16 18 x 4 5 29 710 3025 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 625 30 710 0502A Hex Washer Screw 3 8 16 x 1 25 31 710 0751 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 620 32 731 2484 Hose Base Adapter 33 716 0104 E Ring 500 Di...

Page 16: ...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 56 57 61 62 15 15 55 5...

Page 17: ...n Spring 31 732 1151 Torsion Spring LH 32 732 1150 Torsion Spring RH 33 731 2294 Nozzle Door 34 711 1582 Rod 25 x 1 25 Lg 35 781 0725A Front Wheel Support Brace 36 781 0777 Rear Wheel Support Brace 37...

Page 18: ...18 NOTES...

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Page 20: ...ntenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d MTD d...

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