Cub Cadet CSV 260 User Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

CSV 260

CHIPPER-VACUUM

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, 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.

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

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10053A

 

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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 YOUR CHIPPER-VACUUM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH

THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL-HEED ITS WARNING.

WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DANGER: Your chipper-vacuum was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This unit is capable of amputating fingers and hands and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

1. GENERAL OPERATION

Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

Your chipper-vacuum is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been designed to perform two jobs; to chip and vacuum vegetation found in a normal yard. Do not use it for any other purpose.

Never allow children under 16 to operate the unit. Children 16 years and older should only operate under close parental supervision. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your unit.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Stop the engine when they are in the vicinity of the unit.

When feeding material into this equipment, be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not included. Personal injury or damage to the machine could result.

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles, during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine.

Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirt. Shirt and slacks that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry, and secure hair above shoulder length. They can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals or sneakers. Wear gloves when feeding material in the chipper chute.

Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

Never place your hands or any part of your body or clothing near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of

the discharge opening at all times Never insert your hands or any part of your body or clothing into the nozzle, chipper chute or discharge opening as the rotating impeller can cause serious injury.

If it is necessary for any reason to unclog the feed intake or discharge openings or to inspect or repair any part of the machine where a moving part can come in contact with your body or clothing, stop the machine, allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the spark plug before attempting to unclog, inspect or repair.

Never operate unit without vacuum bag and discharge chute properly affixed to unit. Large zippered end of bag must be closed to prevent objects from being blown out.

Never operate unit without either the inlet nozzle or optional hose attachment properly affixed to unit. These devices shield the operator from accidental contact with the rotating impeller. Never attempt to convert the unit from nozzle to hose mode or vice versa with the engine running.

Never attempt to remove or empty vacuum bag when engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait for the impeller to come to a complete stop before removing the bag. The impeller continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the impeller area until you are sure the impeller has stopped rotating.

Keep all guards and safety devices in place and operating properly.

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Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and can result in kickback from the chipper chute.

Keep your face and body back from chipper chute to avoid accidental bounce back of any material.

If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug. Allow the machine to stop and take the following steps.

Inspect for damage

Repair or replace any damaged parts.

Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued safe operation.

Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

Do not allow leaves or other debris to build up on engine’s muffler. The debris could ignite and cause a fire.

Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over carburetor air intake is removed, except for adjustment. Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard.

2.CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of small children. Children are often attracted to the chipping and vacuuming activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult other than the operator.

Be alert and turn the unit off if a child enters the area.

Never allow children under the age of 16 to operate the chipper-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 flame, and out of the reach of children.

Check and add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

Never refuel unit indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas hot water heater, clothes dryer or furnace.

Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is a odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous gas.

To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and muffler free of leaves, grass, and other debris build-up. Clean up fuel and oil spillage. Allow unit to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Do not use flammable solutions to clean air filter.

Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

After striking a foreign object, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage. Repair damage before starting and operating unit.

Do not alter or tamper with the engine’s governor setting. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine. Overspeeding the engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to other moving parts of the machine.

Check the vacuum bag frequently for wear. Replace if worn or damaged.

Keep vacuum bag free of debris when not in use.

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.

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Cub Cadet CSV 260 User Manual

SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT.

WARNING

ROTATING BLADES INSIDE. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ALL OPENINGS. DO NOT

REMOVE OR ATTACH NOZZLE OR OPTIONAL HOSE KIT WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING!

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DANGER

ROTATING CUTTING BLADES. KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT OF OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE

IS RUNNING.

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CAUTION

DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT WITHOUT ENTIRE BAG AND DISCHARGE CHUTE IN PLACE. TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND ALLOW THE IMPELLER TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE REMOVING

THE BAG.

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SECTION 3: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new chipper-vacuum. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your chipper-vacuum. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you prepare your chipper-vacuum for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator’s Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or Customer Support Department.

Every chipper-vacuum has a model plate. You can locate it by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the frame just below the engine.

The model plate will look like this.

This is where your model number will be.

XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX

This is where your serial number will be.

 

Copy the model number here:

CUB CADET CORP.

 

 

 

 

P.O. BOX 368023

Copy the serial number here:

 

 

 

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION 4: CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE

If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any question regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this chipper-vaccum, please call the Customer Dealer Referral Line. You can reach them by calling:

1-800-528-1009

Before calling your local dealer, make sure that you have your model and serial numbers ready. By having the model and serial numbers ready, you help your local dealer give you faster service. To find your units model and serial number, see SECTION 3: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER.

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SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Bag Hub Caps

Front Wheels

Support

Bracket

Chipper

Chute

Nozzle

 

 

 

Figure 1

 

 

 

Wheel Bracket

 

 

Hex Lock

 

Wave

 

 

 

Washer

 

 

Nut

 

Shoulder

 

 

Cupped

 

Bolt

Cupped

 

 

Washer

 

 

 

Side

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crowned

 

 

 

Side

 

Hub

 

 

 

 

Cap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2

 

 

 

 

Wing Nuts

Nozzle

Metal Tab

Figure 3

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL in the engine. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.

NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your chipper-vacuum, stand behind and face the unit.

TO REMOVE CHIPPER-VACUUM FROM CARTON

1.Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton.

2.Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.).

3.Cut corner’s and lay carton down flat.

4.Remove packing material.

5.Push down on handle to lift the front of the chipper-vacuum, and roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1)

3/4" Open End Wrench* (2)

1/2" Wrenches*

(1)

Funnel

(1)

9/16" Wrench*

(1)

Set of Pliers

(2)

7/16" Wrenches*

*Adjustable wrenches may be used.

LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON (See Figure 1)

(2)

Front Wheels

(1)

Bag

(2)

Hub Caps

(1)

Shift Knob†

(1)

Nozzle

(1)

Tamper Plug† (Opt.)

(1)

Chipper Chute

(1)

Safety Glasses†

(1)

Support Bracket

 

 

†Not Shown

ATTACHING THE FRONT WHEELS

1.Tilt unit backward so that it rests on the handle (place a piece of the carton under handle to avoid scratches). Remove the cardboard packing material around the wheel brackets.

2.Remove the hex lock nuts and shoulder bolts from the front of the wheel brackets. See Figure 2.

3.Place wave washer on shoulder bolt. Insert shoulder bolt through wheel, with the head of the shoulder bolt through the flat side of the wheel.

4.Place cupped washer on shoulder bolt (crowned side of washer goes against the wheel).

5.Assemble wheel to outside of wheel bracket. Secure hex lock nut. Tighten.

6.Attach hub caps to wheels by placing in position against the inner hub of the wheel. Press firmly around the center portion of hub cap in a circular motion, similar to installing a lid on a round, plastic container. The hub caps are flexible and will snap over the wheel hubs.

ATTACHING THE NOZZLE (See Figure 3)

1.Remove three wing nuts from the front of the chipper-vacuum. Place nozzle in position over the three studs. Secure with wing nuts just removed.

NOTE: The metal tab on the nozzle must depress the safety switch on the front of the chipper-vacuum or the engine will not start.

2. Set unit in upright position.

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Hex Bolts, Flat

 

Upper Handle Washers and Nuts

Chipper

Hex Nuts

and Cupped

Chute

Washers

Support

Bracket

Hex

Lower Lock

Handle Nuts

Figure 4

Hex Nuts

“Z”

End

Drive Clutch

Handle

Figure 5

 

 

Drive

Rib

Bag Clutch Handle

Discharge

Chute

Drawstring

Figure 6

ATTACHING THE CHIPPER CHUTE AND

SUPPORT BRACKET (See Figure 4)

1.Remove the two hex bolts, flat washers and nuts which are attached to the support bracket.

2.Attach the support bracket to the bottom of the chipper chute loosely using the hardware removed previously. Heads of the hex bolts and washers go to the inside of the chipper chute.

3.Remove the two hex lock nuts from the hex bolts which secure the right side of the upper handle to the lower handle. Leave bolts and washers in place.

4.Remove three cupped washers and 5/16" hex nuts from the weld studs beside the opening on the right side of the chipper-vacuum.

5.Place the chipper chute in position over the weld studs (slot goes at the bottom). Secure with cupped washers and hex nuts just removed. Only tighten the three nuts one or two threads for ease of further assembly.

NOTE: Cupped side of the washer goes against the chipper chute. See Figure 2 to identify cupped side of washer.

6.Place the support bracket over the two bolts in the handle. Pushing UP on the chipper chute will aid the alignment of the holes in the support bracket with the bolts in the handle.

7.Tighten all hardware securely on the chipper chute, support bracket and handle.

ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLE

The clutch cable has been partially assembled at the factory. You will have to attach the clutch cable, to the handle.

1.Loosen the hex nuts at the cable bracket and back the bottom hex nut all the way down.

2.Holding the drive clutch handle up, hook the “Z” end of the cable into the drive clutch handle from the outside to the inside. See Figure 5. Pliers will aid in assembly.

CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the hex nuts at the cable bracket so there is no slack in the cable, but the cable is NOT tight. Do not overtighten the cable. See Figure 5.

To check the clutch adjustment, proceed as follows.

1.Push the chipper-vacuum backward and forward with the drive clutch handle released. It should move freely.

2.If it does not, loosen both hex nuts at the cable bracket. See Figure 5. Turn bottom nut clockwise to loosen the cable.

3.Engage the drive clutch handle (hold against upper handle), and try to push chipper-vacuum backward and forward. The wheels should lock up.

4.If the wheels do not lock up, loosen both hex nuts at the cable bracket. Turn bottom nut counterclockwise to tighten the cable.

5.Recheck adjustment. Tighten both hex nuts when correct adjustment is reached.

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Straps on

Shift Knob

Straps on

Bag

Bag

 

 

 

Upper Handle

Figure 7

Handle

Tamper Plug

Chipper

Chute

Figure 8

ATTACHING THE BAG

1.Place bag inside of handle assembly. Slip the opening on the bag over the discharge chute, making certain it is over the rib on the discharge chute. See Figure 6.

2.Place the four straps on the top of the bag over upper handle, hooking them on studs. See Figure 7. Be sure the bag goes under the drive clutch handle.

3.Squeeze the clamp on the drawstring, and pull the drawstring tight. Release the clamp.

INSTALLING THE SHIFT KNOB

Thread the shift knob onto the end of the shift lever.

TAMPER PLUG (IF EQUIPPED)

The handle on the tamper plug must be in the vertical position as shown in Figure 8. To determine which side of the tamper plug is up, match the angle of the tamper plug to the angle of the chipper chute. Insert the tamper plug into the chipper chute.

NOTE: Tamper plug should remain in the chipper chute whenever the chipper chute is not in use.

SECTION 6: OPERATION

BEFORE USING YOUR CHIPPER-VACUUM, REFER TO THE ‘‘SAFETY RULES’’ AS SHOWN ON PAGES 2 AND 3 OF THIS MANUAL. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL.

The operation of any chipper-vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or eye shields before chipping, or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over spectacles or standard glasses.

CONTROLS (See Figure 9)

SHIFT LEVER—The shift lever determines ground speed of your unit. It may be placed in one of eight positions. Of these eight, six positions are to go forward, and two positions are to go in reverse.

Forward—one of six speeds. Position number one

(1) is the slowest. Position number six (6) is the fastest.

Reverse—two reverse (R) speeds. “R” (all the way to the right) is the faster of the two.

DRIVE CLUTCH HANDLE

Squeezing the drive clutch handle against the upper handle engages the wheel drive. Release the drive clutch handle to stop the wheel drive.

Shift Lever

Drive Clutch Handle

Figure 9

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