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ANUAL

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10197

CHIPPER

SHREDDER

VACUUM

Model

020

                    (3/99)   

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

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Summary of Contents for Yard-Man 020

Page 1: ...d 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 t...

Page 2: ...SECTION 2 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT LOCATE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER Record this information in the space provided To find your unit s specific model number and serial number see SECTION 1 FI...

Page 3: ...ks bot tles cans or other foreign objects are not included Personal injury or damage to the machine could result Always wear approved safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while perfor...

Page 4: ...dder vacuum 3 SERVICE Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Store fuel and oil in approved containers away from heat and open...

Page 5: ...remove bag and handle assembly Check for any other loose parts before discarding carton LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON See Figure 3 Handle Assembly Bag Blower Chute Assembly If Equipped Oil Not Shown Operator...

Page 6: ...ver the front tab on the bag handle to secure bag in place 3 Snap bag clip to the top of the lower handle 4 Place the lower straps on the bag over the top the lower handle hooking them on the studs NO...

Page 7: ...on engine to CHOKE position A warm engine may not require choking Engines with primer Prime engine as instructed in separate engine manual 4 The throttle control is located on the engine Move engine...

Page 8: ...charge area If the flail screen becomes clogged remove and clean as instructed in SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE For best performance it is important to keep the chipper blade sharp Refer to SECTION 6 MAINTENA...

Page 9: ...Spark plug replacement is recom mended at the start of each season check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling sy...

Page 10: ...lower housing to the upper housing See Figure 14 Figure 14 5 Remove lock nut that secures flail screen to the lower housing The flail screen does not have to be removed See Figure 10 and Figure 12 6...

Page 11: ...lug Obstruction lodged in impeller Disconnect spark plug wire and remove lodged object Move CHOKE if equipped to ON position Clean adjust gap or replace Safety switch must be depressed by the front ta...

Page 12: ...12 Model 020 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 13 12 13 5 5 16 16 17 18 7 20 15 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 36 29 8 36 7 39 40...

Page 13: ...0119 Lock Washer 5 16 24 712 0411 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 24 25 681 0152 Impeller Ass y 26 719 0329 Flail Blade 27 781 0735 Pin Clip 28 711 1401 Clevis Pin 29 715 0166 Spiral Pin 30 736 0247 Flat Washer 3...

Page 14: ...14 Model 020 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 13 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 12 22 14 23 17 25 27 26 28 29 30 31 18 32 33 34 21 17 14 35 33...

Page 15: ...6 0105 Bell Washer 401 ID x 870 OD 19 734 1992 Wheel 9 x 2 20 738 1015 Shoulder Screw 3 8 16 21 731 1426 Hubcap 22 781 0725 Front Wheel Support Brace 23 781 0765 Hgt Bracket Adjuster LH 781 0766 Hgt B...

Page 16: ...rate manufacturer s warranty Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items b Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments s...

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