MTD Series 020 User Manual

Figure 4-1

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. 

Allows twigs and small branches up to 1-1/2” in diameter 
to be fed into the impeller for chipping. See Figure 4-1.

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

Collects shredded material fed through the chipper 
chute or vacuumed through the nozzle.

When attached to unit, the blower chute is used to 
discharge yard waste such as leaves, pine needle, or 
small twigs across yard.

Used to grasp bag in order to assist in attaching, remov-
ing, and emptying bag. See Figure 4-1.

Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging 
approximately from 5/8” to 4 1/8”.

The starter handle is attached to the right upper handle. 
Stand behind unit and pull the starter handle to start 
engine. See Figure 4-1.

See the separate engine manual for the location and 
function of the controls on the engine.

Blower

Chute†

Chipper 

Chute

Bag Handle

Starter 

Handle

Bag

Nozzle

†If Equipped

Nozzle Height

Adjustment Lever

Oil Fill

Gasoline Fill