MTD 24677A User Manual

OWNER’S

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POWER

VACUUMS

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Model Numbers

242-675A 242-685A 24677A

24687A

Important:

Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

Thank you for purchasing an

American built product.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-1794

(R810807)

INDEX

Safe Operation Practices Assembly Instructions Operation

Maintenance ................................................................. 9

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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For one year from the date of original retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any

part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur chaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warran ty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.

This warranty will not apply to any part which has become inoperative due to misuse, ex cessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This warran ty does not apply to the engine, motor, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.

Off-Season Storage......................................................

Illustrated Parts Replacement Parts List

Parts Information ..........................................Back Cover

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The equipment which you have just purchased does not have a spark arrester. If this equipment is used on any forest covered land, brush covered land, or grass covered unimproved land in the State of California,

before using on such land, the California law requires that a spark arrester be provided. In addition, spark arrester is required by law to be in effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the exhaust system and comply with Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code.

This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.

Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer Service

Department of MTD.

The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written per mission has been extended by MTD.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

I WARNING \

TO PURCHASERS

OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED

MACHINERY OR DEVICES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

IMPORTANT

It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this

manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.

This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see operating section of this manual for

proper fuel and amount.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR POWER VACUUMS

1. Read this operating and service instructing manual carefuHy. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the power vacuum.

2. Never allow children to operate this power vaccum.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.

4. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill fuel tank indoors, when engine is running, or while engine is hot. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine.

5. Do not change engine governor settings.

.. Do not put hands near rotating parts for any

reason.

7. If the power vacuum should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immedi ately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

8. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting.

Also keep throttle control lever in the stop

position.

9. If the power vacuum should become blocked with

debris at any point, shut engine off and wait

until the impeller comes to a complete stop before attempting to remove the obstruction. Disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental

starting.

10. Check all bolts for tightness at frequent periods.

11. Never store this power vacuum with fuel in the tank. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

12. Keep bag and equipment free of debris when not in use.

13. Never operate this power vacuum unless air duct and vacuum bag are properly affixed in their place. Large zippered end of bag must be closed when operating to prevent objects from being blown out.

14. Never empty vacuum bag when engine is running.

15. Never change inlet nozzle or auxiliary hose attach ment when engine is running.

16. The manufacturer recommends that the operator wear safety glasses or some other suitable eye protection when operating this machine.

17. Check the vacuum bag frequently for wear and replace when necessary.

18. Never operate as a leaf blower unless impeller guard and guard assembly are properly affixed in their place.

19. Exercise caution whenever operating as a leaf blower. Do Not allow discharge to be pointed in the direction of persons.

ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

(See Figure 1.)

FIGURE 1.

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A B C D E F (3) G (3) Belleville Washers H 1 (4)

K (2) Stud Pins

L (2)

LOOSE

(See Figure 2.) M

N 0 P Q R S

* Self-Propelled Models 685 and 24687 Oi

Clutch Grip Assembly*

(1)

Hair Pin Cotter*

(1)

Clevis Pin*

(1)

Extension Spring*

(1)

Lock Nut 1 /4-20 Thread*

(1)

Hand Knobs Heavy Flat Washer

(1)

Hex Bolts 1/4-20X 1.75" Long

(4) Hex Lock Nuts 1/4-20 Thread

Push-on Speed Nuts

PARTS IN CARTON

Bag

(1)

Nozzle

(1)

Upper Handle

(1)

Air Duct Assembly

(1)

Clutch Rod*

(1)

Directional Discharge Assembly

(1)

Impeller Guard

(1)

FIGURE 2.

FIGURE 3.

otL LEVILLE WASHER (G)

TOOLS REQUIRED:

(2) 7/16" Open End or Box Wrenches. (1) Hammer or Mallet. (1) Adjustable Wrench.

1. Place nozzle (N) in position on front of housing so that it rests in flanges. Secure with one hand

knob (F) and belleville washer (G). See figure 3.

UPPER HANDLE (O)-

FIGURE 4.

2. Place the upper handle (0) in position over lower handle. Fasten with four hex bolts (I) and lock nuts (J) provided. See figure 4. Two 7/16" wrenches are required.

LOCK NUT (

STUD PIN (K i

Place the stud pins (K) in holes in upper handle (head of pins go to the inside of handle). Secure pins with push-on speed nuts (L) by holding speed nut with box wrench and tapping pin with hammer. See figure 5.

FIGURE 5.

BELLEVILLE WASHER (G)-

HAND KNOB (F)

UPPER HANDLE

4. Place air duct assembly (P) over opening on top of housing. Secure with two hand knobs (F) and belleville washers (G). See figure 6.

DUCl

EMBLY (P)

FIGURE 6.

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