Yard-Man 24A-203C701 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

Chipper Shredder

Vacuum

Model Number

2O3

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 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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

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PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10023F

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

Content Page

Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembling Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum 5 Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum 6 Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum 7

Content Page

Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum 9 Trouble Shooting 13

Illustrated Parts List 14 Warranty 20

Adjusting Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum 8

FINDINGMODELNUMBER

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.

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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.

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES

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: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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.

TRAINING

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to

assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

3. 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 a parent.

4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.

5. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in

operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

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

7. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers 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 and repair the machine while the engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine.

PREPARATION

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all rocks, bottles, cans, or

other foreign objects which could be picked up or thrown and cause personal injury or damage to the

machine.

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes. Thrown objects which

ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close- fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or

jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never

operate this machine in bare feet or sandals. Wear

leather work gloves when feeding material in the

chipper chute.

Before starting, check all bolts and screws for

proper tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage at frequent intervals.

Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as necessary.

To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

a. Use only an approved gasoline container. b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and

other sources of ignition.

c. Neverfuel machine indoors. d. Never remove gas cap or add while the

engine is hot or running.

e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes

before refueling.

f. 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. g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine

and equipment. Move machine to another

area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the

engine. i. Never store the machine or fuel container

inside where there is an open flame, spark,

or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater,

space heater, clothes dryer, etc.).

j. Toreduceafirehazard,keepmachinefree

ofgrass,leaves,orotherdebrisbuild-up. Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveany

fuelsoakeddebris.

k. Allowmachinetocoolatleast5minutes

beforestoring.

OPERATION

1. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate

fingers, hands, and feet.

2. Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper chute, feed intake, and cutting chamber are empty

and free of all debris.

3. Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and remove any metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other

foreign objects which could cause personal injury

or damage to the machine.

4. If the impeller strikes aforeign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut the engine off. Allow the impeller to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire, ground it against the engine and perform the following steps:

a. Inspect for damage. b. Repair or replace any damaged parts. c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to

assure continued safe operation.

6. Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area. This can prevent proper discharge and result in kickback of material through the feed opening.

7. Do not attempt to shred or chip material larger than specified on the machine or in this manual. Personal injury or machine damage could result.

8. Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge opening while the engine is running. Shut the engine off, wait until all moving parts have stopped, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before clearing debris.

9. Never operate without vacuum bag and discharge chute properly attached to the machine. 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.

10. Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or optional hose attachment properly attached to the machine. Never attempt to attach or change either attachment while the engine is running.

11. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in place and operating properly.

12. Keep your face and body back and to the side of

the chipper chute while feeding material into the

machine to avoid accidental kickback injuries.

13. Never operate this machine without good visibility

or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles.

14. Do not operate this machine on a gravel surface.

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

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

17. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.

MAINTENANCEANDSTORAGE

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

2. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at

frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage and repair, if needed.

3. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the

engine and make certain the impeller and all

moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

4. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. The governor controls the

maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

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

6. Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading,

transporting, and storage of this machine.

7. Never store the machine or fuel container inside

where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, etc.

8. Always refer to the operator's manual for proper instructions on off-season storage.

9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.

10. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for

gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

_, WARNING:-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,

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

understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

TO AVOID SERIOUS NJURY

SECTION2: ASSEMBLINGYOURCHIPPERSHREDDERVACUUM

IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your machine.

NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the

chipper shredder vacuum is observed from the operating position.

RemovingUnitFromCarton

• 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 slide unit out of carton and check carton thoroughly for loose parts.

LoosePartsInCarton(SeeFigure1)

• Nozzle

• Bag

Figure 1

AttachingTheNozzle

• Remove three wing nuts from the front of the

chipper shredder vacuum.

• Place nozzle in position over the three studs on unit and secure with wing nuts just removed. See Figure 2.

II I Wing

Nuts

ozzle

Figure 2

NOTE: The metal tab on the nozzle must depress the

safety switch button attached to the front of chipper shredder vacuum or the engine will not start.

AttachingTheBag

• Place bag under of upper handle assembly and slip the front opening on the bag over the discharge chute, making certain it is over the rim on the discharge chute. See Figure 3.

Discharge Bag Opening

Chute

Figure 3

Place the four straps on the top of the bag over upper handle, hooking them on the studs to secure in place. Squeeze the clamp on the drawstring and pull the drawstring tight. Release the clamp.

See Figure 4.

Bag

Straps

Figure 4

SECTION3: KNOWYOURCHIPPERSHREDDERVACUUM

Nozzle DoorAdjustmentLevers

and their proper operation. Know how to

WARNING: Be familiar with all controls

stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

Bag

Collects shredded or chipped material fed through the chipper chute or vacuumed up through the nozzle. See Figure 5.

Chipper Chute Allow twigs and small branches up to 2" in diameter to

be fed into the impeller for chipping. See Figure 5. CasterLocks

The caster locks are located on top of each front caster wheel. Refer to the Adjustment Section to position wheel locks. See Figure 5.

The nozzle adjustment levers are located on each side of the nozzle door. They are used to adjust the nozzle

door for ground clearance that will provide the best performance for the operating conditions. See Figure 5.

Nozzle

Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.

See Figure 5. DriveClutch Control

The drive clutch control is located on the upper handle

assembly. Squeezing the drive clutch control against

the upper handle engages the rear wheels. Release the

drive clutch control to slow down or stop the wheel drive. See Figure 5.

ThrottleControlLever(Not Shown) The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It

controls the engine's speed and stops the engine. See separate engine manual packed with unit for details.

StarterHandle(Not Shown)

The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the starter handle to start engine.

Drive Clutch Control

Chipper Chute

Caster Lock

EngineControls

See the separate engine manual for the location and

function of the controls on the engine.

Nozzle

Nozzle Door

ustment Lever

Figure 5

SECTION4: OPERATINGYOURCHIPPERSHREDDERVACUUM

all instructions and warnings on the

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow machine and in this manual before

operating. Always wear the safety glasses provided

with this machine during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

GasAndOilFill-Up

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your chipper shredder vacuum. Read instructions carefully.

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely

flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the

engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit

for more detailed instructions.

StartingEngine

• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain

the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark

plug.

• Make certain drive clutch control is in the disengaged (released) position.

• Engines with choke lever:

Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A

warm engine may not require choking).

• Engines with primer:

Prime engine as instructed in separate engine manual.

• The throttle control lever is located on the engine.

Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or

START position.

• Place one foot on the left rear wheel to prevent the

unit from skidding while starting.

• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).

NOTE: A noise will be heard when at the start of the compression cycle. This noise should be expected until

the impeller reaches full speed.

• Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind slowly.

• Repeat the previous steps until engine fires. When engine starts, move choke control (if equipped) gradually to RUN position.

WARNING: Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine before starting and while operating. Do not operate this machine unless the discharge chute and bag have been properly installed and secured to the

machine.

StoppingEngine

• Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position.

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine.

ToEmptyBag

The bag is designed to be emptied without being removed from unit. Open the large zipper in the rear of the bag to empty the contents. If bag is removed for any reason, follow the instructions for attaching the bag in the ASSEMBLY section. Be certain the zipper is closed completely when operating the unit.

into catcher bag. Do not attempt 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 as stalks or heavy branches up to 2"

in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute.See Figure 6.

,_ WARNING: Do not attempt to shred, chip,

or vacuum any material larger than

specified on the machine or in this

manual. Personal injury or damage to the machine could result.

Chipper Chute

ToEngageDrive

To engage the wheel drive, hold the drive clutch control against the upper handle. Releasing the drive clutch control stops the rear wheels from driving. Release the drive clutch control to slow down when negotiating an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping. Engage control slowly to prevent the front wheels from lifting up.

UsingtheChipperShredderVacuum

Place both hands on top of upper handle to push unit over yard waste. Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding. After material has been shredded by the blades on the impeller assembly, it will be discharged

IMPORTANT:The flail screen is located inside the housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen

becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER

VACUUM. For best performance, it is also important to

keep the chipper blade sharp.

TirePressure(Pneumatic Tires Only)

,_ WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under

any circumstance is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all

times.

Figure 6

SECTION5: ADJUSTINGYOURCHIPPERSHREDDERVACUUM

WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine, disconnecting spark plug wire, and grounding it against the engine.

FrontCasterWheels

This chipper shredder vacuum is equipped with front

caster wheels. The casters can be locked in a straight ahead position or position to swivel freely. Lift and place

pins inthe larger holes for locked or straight ahead operation. Place pins in smaller holes to allow casters to rotate freely. Lock wheels in straight position when operating on slopes. See Figure 7.

Smaller Hole (Rotate Freel

Larger (Locked)

Figure 7

NozzleDoorHeightAdjustment

The nozzle adjustment levers are located on each side of the nozzle door. The nozzle door can be adjusted to any of five positions, ranging from 1/2" to 3" ground clearance that will provide the best performance for the operating conditions. Slide the height adjustment lever forward or backward for adjusting the nozzle door upwards or downwards. Height must be adjusted equally. In general, raise the nozzle to vacuum a thick layer of leaves and lower the nozzle for smooth surfaces. See Figure 8.

DriveClutchCableAdjustment

Adjust the drive clutch control if the chipper shredder vacuum moves forward with the drive clutch control

disengaged, if it does not self-propel with the drive

clutch control engaged, or if drive belt is slipping (unit

hesitates while engine maintains the same speed). Use the adjustment wheel located in the clutch control

housing to tighten or loosen the clutch cable. In

addition, the adjustment wheel may also be used to

determine the position in which the drive clutch control

is engaged. If it is more comfortable to have the drive

engaged with the lever further away from the handle, tighten the clutch cable. See Figure 9.

Tighten

t Adjustment

Loosen

Figure 9

EngineAdjustments

Refer to the separate engine manual for engine

adjustment instructions.

Nozzle Door Adjustment

Lever

Figure 8

SECTION6: MAINTAININGYOURCHIPPERSHREDDERVACUUM

WARNING: Before performing any mainte- nance or repairs, stop the engine, wait until the machine comes to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unin- tended starting.

Lubrication(RefertoFigure5)

Wheels: Lubricate the rear wheels with light oil once a

season.

Nozzle Door Adjustment Levers: Lubricate each

adjustment lever once a season with light oil.

Front Caster Wheels: Grease fittings are located on the front caster wheels to provide easy lubrication of the

swivel pins once a season.

CustomerResponsibilities

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

I-- Lubricate Wheels

Lubricate Adjustment Levers

O Lubricate Caster Wheels

CheckChipper Blades CheckOil

ChangeOil

_ Clean Engine

Check Spark Plug

Maintenance

Engine

Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions.

• Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separate engine manual packed

with your unit. Read and follow instructions

carefully.

• Clean air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions or once aseason. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

• The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

SERVICE

DATES

• Clean the screen by scraping or washing with water and reinstall the screen.

NOTE: Be certain to reassemble the flail screen with the curved side down.

Hex Bolt Flat

Hex Nut

Chute

Screws

RemovingTheFlailScreen

If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and clean area as follows:

• Stop the engine and make certain the chipper shredder vacuum has come to a complete stop.

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine.

• Remove the vacuum bag from the unit.

• Remove the four self-tapping screws from the bottom of the discharge chute, and the hex bolt, flat

washer and hex nut from the top. Remove the

discharge chute assembly. See Figure 10.

• Remove the two hex bolts and hex nuts which extend through the impeller housing. Lift the flail

screen from the inside the housing. See Figure 10.

Hex Bolts Hex

Flail Screen

Figure 10

Reattach the discharge chute assembly with the hardware previously removed and connect the bag

to unit.

SharpeningOrReplacingChipperBlades

NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep spark plug side up.

• Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine.

• Remove the flail screen as instructed in the previous section.

• Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 11.

• Remove the access plate by removing two hex lock nuts. See Figure 11.

• Locate one of the chipper blades in the access opening by rotating the impeller assembly by hand. Remove the chipper blade using a 3/16" allen

wrench and a 112"wrench.

• Remove other blade in the same manner to replace or sharpen.

Access Plate

iiii ! Self-Tapping

Hex Lock

Screws

• Drain the gasoline and oil from the chipper shredder vacuum.

• Remove the three wing nuts that secure the nozzle to the outer housing and remove the nozzle. Refer to Figure 2.

• Remove the vacuum bag from the unit.

• Remove the discharge chute as instructed in the

previous section Removing The Flail Screen.

• Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing two self-tapping screws. Refer to Figure 11.

• Tip the unit backward so that it rests on the

handles.

• Remove the lower belt guard by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 12.

Self-Tapping_ Screw

Lower Belt

Belt

Figure 11

WARNING: Use caution when replacing the blades, wear heavy gloves to avoid a contact injury with the weld bolts or the housing while loosening or tightening the

blades.

When sharpening blades, follow the original angle of grind. Also, make sure to remove an equal amount from each blade and torque hardware 250-

300 in. Ibs.

NOTE: Make certain blades are reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward.

BeltRemovalAndReplacement

NOTE: Because the engine on this has a tapered

crankshaft, a special impeller removal tool (part number

753-0638) is required to remove impeller assembly.

Contact your local service dealer.

Self-Tap Screws

Figure 12

• Remove the safety switch from the front of the outer

housing by removing the two self-tapping screws.

See Figure 12.

• Remove the two hex bolts and hex lock nuts which extend through the housing. Lift the flail screen out

of the housing. Refer to Figure 10.

• Remove the outer housing and housing blades by

removing the fourteen self-tapping screws.

• Remove the hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washer that secures the impeller assembly to the crankshaft. See Figure 13.

Hex Bolt Lock Washer Impeller

Flat Washer

• Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it away from the spark plug.

Figure 13

Thread the special impeller tool into the crankshaft. Stop when the impeller assembly can move on the

crankshaft. If the old belt is still on the unit, cut belt to remove

from unit.

Remove the impeller assembly from the crankshaft and unthread the special impeller tool from the impeller assembly. Remove the inner housing and mounting adapter by removing the five hex bolts and two hex nuts. See Figure 14.

Hex

I Hex Bolts

• Place the mounting adapter against the engine and make sure the hole in the mounting adapter is

facing up.

• Place the inner housing against mounting adapter

and frame. Secure with the five hex bolts and two

hex nuts previously removed. Refer to Figure 14.

• Slide the impeller assembly onto the crankshaft

and place a screwdriver under the belt. Turn the

impeller assembly counterclockwise to seat the belt into the slot on the impeller. Make sure the belt is routed inside all belt guards.

• Secure the impeller assembly to the crankshaft using the hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washer previously removed. Torque the bolt to 550 in. Ibs.

to 700 in. Ibs.

• Place the housing blades against the inner housing. See Figure 16.

Inner Housin

Figure 14

Insert the new belt between the frame and transmission pulley. It may be necessary to use a

screwdriver to pry the frame away from the pulley in order to insert the belt. Being careful not to damage the pulley, apply a slight upward pressure and place belt around transmission pulley. See Figure 15.

Belt Guard _

_Mounting

Adapter

Spring ___

- Idler Bracket

Transmission Pulley

Figure 15

Press down on the belt guard spring by the idler pulley and release spring from the slot on the idler bracket. Place the belt on the idler pulley and place belt guard spring back into the slot on the idler bracket. See Figure 15.

Figure 16

• Place the outer housing against the inner housing. Insert two screwdrivers into the holes to hold the

blades in place while attaching the outer housing.

See Figure 17.

• Secure with the fourteen self tapping screws that

were previously removed and insert all screws first

before tightening.

• Reassemble following the previous steps in reverse

order.

Outer

Housing

Holes fop Screwdrivers

Figure 17

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