Troy-Bilt 24A-070F766 User Manual
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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR YARD VACUUM
Figure 8
Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before
operating your Yard Vacuum. Compare the illustrations
in Figure 8 with your unit to familiarize yourself with the
location of various controls and adjustments.
operating your Yard Vacuum. Compare the illustrations
in Figure 8 with your unit to familiarize yourself with the
location of various controls and adjustments.
WARNING: The operation of any Yard
Vacuum can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses, provided with the Yard
Vacuum, for operating this equipment or
while performing any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Vacuum can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses, provided with the Yard
Vacuum, for operating this equipment or
while performing any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Chipper Chute
Allows twigs and small branches up to 1-1/2" in
diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping.
diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping.
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).
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.
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.
with the engine off can damage the yard vacuum.
Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever
Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging
from 5/8" to 4-1/8".
from 5/8" to 4-1/8".
Hose Assembly
Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard
waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach
places.
waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach
places.
Hose Handle
Used to guide hose assembly when vacuuming.
Blower Chute
When attached to unit, the blower chute is used to blow
or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pine needle, or
small twigs across yard.
or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pine needle, or
small twigs across yard.
Nozzle
Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be
vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.
vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.
Bag Handle
Used to grasp bag in order to assist in attaching,
removing, and emptying bag.
removing, and emptying bag.
Bag
Collects shredded material fed in through the chipper
chute or vacuumed in through the nozzle.
chute or vacuumed in through the nozzle.
Nozzle/Hose Vac Lever
The nozzle/hose vac lever is located on top of the
nozzle. Use it to switch vacuum suction between the
nozzle and the hose assembly.
nozzle. Use it to switch vacuum suction between the
nozzle and the hose assembly.
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.
function of the controls on the engine.
Nozzle/Hose
Vac Lever
Vac Lever