Troy-Bilt 24A-070F768 User Manual
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Now that you have set up your yard vacuum for
operation, get acquainted with its controls and features.
These are described below and illustrated on this page.
This knowledge will allow you to use your new equip-
ment to its fullest potential.
operation, get acquainted with its controls and features.
These are described below and illustrated on this page.
This knowledge will allow you to use your new equip-
ment to its fullest potential.
WARNING: The operation of any
chipper shredder can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your eyes se-
verely. Always wear the safety glasses
provided with this unit or eye shields
while operating or while performing
any adjustments or repairs.
chipper shredder can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your eyes se-
verely. Always wear the safety glasses
provided with this unit or eye shields
while operating or while performing
any adjustments or repairs.
Chipper Chute
Allows twigs and small branches up to 1-1/2” in diameter
to be fed into the impeller for chipping. See Figure 9.
Allows twigs and small branches up to 1-1/2” in diameter
to be fed into the impeller for chipping. See Figure 9.
Drive Control
Located on the underside of the upper handle, the drive
control is used to engage/disengage wheels. Fully
squeeze the drive control against the upper handle to
engage the wheels; release to disengage. (DO NOT slip
clutch).
Located on the underside of the upper handle, the drive
control is used to engage/disengage wheels. Fully
squeeze the drive control against the upper handle to
engage the wheels; release to disengage. (DO NOT slip
clutch).
Speed Control
Located on the left side of the upper handle, the speed
control is used to select the forward speed of the yard
vacuum.
Located on the left side of the upper handle, the speed
control is used to select the forward speed of the yard
vacuum.
IMPORTANT: Move the speed control only when the
engine is running. Changing the speed control setting
with the engine off can damage the yard vacuum.
engine is running. Changing the speed control setting
with the engine off can damage the yard vacuum.
Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever
Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging
approximately from 5/8” to 4 1/8”. See Figure 9.
Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging
approximately from 5/8” to 4 1/8”. See Figure 9.
Throttle Control Lever
(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.
controls the engine’s speed and stops the engine. See
separate engine manual packed with unit for details.
Engine Controls
See the separate engine manual for the location and
function of the controls on the engine.
See the separate engine manual for the location and
function of the controls on the engine.
Nozzle
Yard waste such as leaves or pine needles can be
vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.
Yard waste such as leaves or pine needles can be
vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.
4
Operating
Your Yard
Vacuum
WARNING
The operation of
any chipper shred-
der 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
while operating or
while performing
any adjustments or
repairs.
any chipper shred-
der 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
while operating or
while performing
any adjustments or
repairs.
Know Your Yard Vacuum