Cub Cadet 24A-030E100 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Chipper Shredder

Vacuum

Model Number

24A-030E100

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULLY

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.

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

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO.

770-10231A.fm
(2/00)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

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

Assembling Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum ....................................................5

Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum..............................................................7

Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum .......................................................8

Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum.....................................................9

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................12

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

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new chipper shredder 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 chipper shredder 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.

(Model Number)

(Serial Number)

CUB CADET CORP.

P . O. BOX 368023

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or
maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Dealer Referral Line.

Call 1- (800)-528-1009 to reach the Customer Dealer Referral Line. Please have your unit’s
model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this
information.

For more details about proper lawn care, visit our website at www.cubcadet.com

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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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.

WARNING: Th e Engine Exhaust from this pr oduct contains chemicals kno wn to the

State of Californi a to cause cancer, birt h defects or other re productive h arm.

DANGER: This machine 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 machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERA TION

• 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 this
machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a
safe place for future and regular reference and for
ordering replacemen t parts.

• This machine is a precision piece of power

equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise
extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been
designed to chip, shred, vacuum, or blow. Do not use
it for any other purpose.

• Never allow children under 16 years old to operate

this machine. Children 16 years old and over should
read and understand the operation instructions and
safety rules in this manual and should be trained and
supervised by an adult. Only responsible individuals
who are familiar with these rules of safe operation
should be allowed to use this machine.

• Thoroug hly inspect the ar ea where the equipm ent is

to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones,
toys, and other foreign objects which could be tripped
over or picked up and thrown by the chipper shredder
vacuum in any direction which could cause serious
personal injury to the operator or any others allowed
in the area.

• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during

operation or while performing an adjustment or repair,
to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the machine in any direction.

• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting

slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the
arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are
recommended. Never operate a unit in bare feet,
sandals, slippery or light weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.

• Never place your hands or any part of your body or

clothing near 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.

• Do not operate this machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.

• 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 your body or clothing, stop the
machine, allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug
wire from the spark plug and ground against the
engine before attempting to unclog, inspect or repair.

• Never operate unit without the vacuum bag or blower
chute properly affixed to unit. To avoid a thrown
object the large open end of bag must be securely
closed prior to operation to prevent objects from
being thrown out of the bag.

• If operating in the blower mode (optional blower chute
attachment may be included with your unit):

• Do not stand or walk in front of blower discharge or
aim it at bystanders, pets, vehicles, ect. Objects
thrown out the di sc ha rg e c an ca us e p e rso na l in jur y o r
property damage.

• Do not direct blower discharge against a wall or other
vertical obstructions. Discharge materials may
ricochet back at the operator.

• Adjust vac nozzle height to highest position to reduce
likelihood of heavier objects (e.g., small stones,
pieces of glass or metal) being picked up and thrown
out the discharge. Raising nozzle to highest position
also maximizes air intake for improved blowing
performance.

• 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.

• When feeding material into the chipper, do not stand
with your face or body directly in front of the chipper
chute. Stand to one side. Material being feed may
bounce back out of the chute and cause personal
injury.

• If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if
your machine should start making an unusual noise
or vibration, immediately stop the engine, wait for
impeller to come to a complete stop, and disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.

Follow steps lis ted be low:

• Inspect for damage.

• Repair or replace any damaged parts prior to
continuing operation.

• 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.

• Only use parts and accessories made for this
machine by the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can
result in personal injury.

• If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your
dealer for assistance. Telephone [phone] for
the name of your nearest dealer.

CHILDREN

Tragic acc idents can occur if the oper ator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
chipping and vacuum activity. They do not understand the
dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.

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

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

• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and
down for small children.

• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision of a child who may run into the machine.

• Keep children away from hot or running engines.
They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.

• Never allow children under age 16 to operate this
machine. Ch ildren 16 years of age and over shoul d
read and understand the operation instructions and
safety rules in this manual and should be trained and
supervised by an adult.

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:

To avoid personal injury or property d amage use e xtreme
care in handling gasolin e. Gaso line is extremely flamma ble
and the vapors a re explos ive. Seri ous perso nal inju ry can
occur when gasol ine is s pilled o n yourse lf or your cloth es
which can ignite . Wash y our skin and chan ge cloth es
immediately.

• Use only an approved gasoline container.

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

• Never fuel machine indoors because flammable
vapors will accumulate in the area.

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

• Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2
inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for
fuel expansion.

• Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

• If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes
before starting the engine.

• Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light as
on a gas water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas appliances.

• To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free of
grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or
fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.

• Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before
storing.

GENERAL SERVICE

• Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.

• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the impeller and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground
against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

• 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 and ground
against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine
for any damage. Repair the damage before starting
and operating.

• Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.

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WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of th is power mac hine to p ersons wh o read,

understand and fo llow th e warnings and ins tructions in this manual a nd on the mach ine.

NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper shredder vacuum.

SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM

IMPORT ANT :

in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline
and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual
before operating your mower.

NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
chipper shredder vacuum is observed from the
operating position.

This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil

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.

• Roll or sl ide u nit out of c arton and ch eck ca rton
thoroughly for loose parts.

Loose Parts In Carton (See Figure 1)

• Handle Assembly

•Bag

• Blower Chute

Blower Chute

Wing

Nuts

Lower
Handle

Rope
Guide

Upper
Handle

Wing
Nut

Bag

Disconnecting Spark Pl ug Wire

Before setting up your chipper shredder vacuum,
disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
ground to a stud on the engine.

Wing
Nuts

Carriage
Screw

Figure 1

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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).

• Remove the hairpin clips from the handle brackets
on the chipper shredder vacuum and remove the
carriage bolts and wing nuts from the lower handle.
See Figure 2.

• Place each bottom hole in lower handle over pins
on handle brackets and secure with hairpin clips.

• Insert carriage bolts thru upper hole in lower handle
from the outside and secure with wing nuts.

Wing Nuts

Pin

Handle
Brackets

Lower
Handle

Carriage
Bolt

Hairpin
Clip

Figure 2

• Loosen the wing nut that secures the rope guide to
the right side of upper handle.

• Pull the starter rope out of the engine slowly and
slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the
wing nut.

Attaching The Bag

• Grasp bag handle with one hand and pull locking
rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward
engine. See Figure 3.

• Slip bag over the rim of the discharge opening and
release locking rod to secure bag in place.

• Place the straps on the bag over the lower handle,
hooking them on the studs.

• Snap bag clip to the top of the lower handle.

NOTE: The safety switch button attached to the
mounting bracket mu st be fully dep ressed by the fr ont
tab on the bag handle when securing the bag or the
engine will not start.

Lower
Handle

Bag

Stud

Locking
Rod

To Eng ine

Safety
Switch

Handle

Front
Tab

Bag
Clip

Strap

Front
Tab

Stud

Figure 3

Attaching The Blower Chute

• Grasp blower chute with one hand and pull locking
rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward
engine. Se e Figur e 4.

• Slip blower chute over rim of the discharge opening
and release locking rod to secure chute in place.
Make sure the safety switch button is fully
depressed by the front tab on the blower chute.

• Raise the nozzle height to the highest setting when
using the blower chute. Refer to nozzle height
adjustment in the OPERATION section.

Front
Tab

Blower
Chute

Front
Tab

Safety
Switch

Locking
Rod

Figure 4

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