Troy-Bilt 24A-070F768, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...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 TROY BILT LLC P O BOX 361131 ...

Page 2: ...lease read and understand what it says Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below 1 Visit troybilt com Click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page 2 Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1 800 520 5520 3 The engine man...

Page 3: ...ers Read and follow all instructions in this manual before at tempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED ITS WARNING Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine ...

Page 4: ... any damage at frequent intervals 5 Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels as necessary 6 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...

Page 5: ...er and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch 16 Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running Maintenance Storage 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 Bef...

Page 6: ... underlying carton material and roll unit out of carton 2 Check carton thoroughly for any other loose parts NOTE Make sure not to crimp cables while removing loose parts or the entire unit from the carton Loose Parts In Carton See Figure 1 a Upper and Lower Handle b Hose Assembly c Safety Glasses d Engine Oil May be located in bag e Bag f Blower Chute If Equipped g Operator s Manual 3 Setting Up Y...

Page 7: ...e handle knobs carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle See Figure 3 3 Pull the two cable ties attached to the cables tight approximately 8 inches from each cable end and place the cables into the cable guide 4 Loosen the wing nut that secures the rope guide to the right side of upper handle a Pull the starter rope out of the engine slowly See Figure 4 b Slip the starter rope into th...

Page 8: ...e discharge opening and release locking rod to secure bag in place See Figure 7 b Snap bag clip to the top of the lower handle c Place the lower straps on the bag over the top of lower handle hooking them on the studs See Figure 7 NOTE The bag chute switch button attached to the mounting bracket must be fully depressed by the tip of front tab on bag handle when securing the bag or engine will not ...

Page 9: ...ure 8 b Slip blower chute over rim of discharge opening and release locking rod to secure chute in place c Raise the nozzle height to the highest setting when using the blower chute Refer to nozzle height adjustment in the MAINTENANCE section on page 16 NOTE The bag chute switch button attached to the mounting bracket must be fully depressed by the tip of front tab on the blower chute or engine wi...

Page 10: ...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 Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging approximately from 5 8 to 4 1 8 See Figure 9 Throttle Control Le...

Page 11: ...Engine 1 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 2 Make sure safety switch wire is connected to engine and properly grounded 3 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 sepa...

Page 12: ...Refer to Figure 8 on page 9 2 Remove blower chute from rim of the discharge opening Using The Nozzle Vacuum 1 Place nozzle hose vac lever in the top position on the nozzle to vacuum through nozzle See Figure 12 2 The spring loaded pin must be in the first hole closest to the end of the tube of the hose adapter to operate the nozzle vac 3 Place both hands on top of the upper handle and fully lift t...

Page 13: ... screen becomes clogged remove and clean as instructed in the Mainte nance section on page 16 For best performance it is also important to keep the chipper blade sharp WARNING Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire Using The Hose Assembly 1 Place nozzle hose vac handle in the bottom position on the nozzle to redirect vacuum to the ho...

Page 14: ...al packed with your unit Read and follow instructions carefully 2 Clean air cleaner every 25 hours under normal condi tions or once a season Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions To service the air cleaner refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit 3 The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap sp...

Page 15: ...ll the drive control by performing the previous steps in the opposite order and manner of removal IMPORTANT Once assembled and prior to restarting make sure that the cable is properly adjusted With the drive control disengaged the unit should freely pull in reverse Removing The Flail Screen If the discharge area becomes clogged remove the flail screen and clean area as follows 1 Stop the engine Ma...

Page 16: ...er screws thrust washers and bell washers that go through the pivot arms to the front support brace The front support brace and lock nut can be removed at this time as well 6 Remove the four screws on the upper housing that secure the nozzle cover See Figure 21 7 Carefully tilt and support the unit up to provide access underneath to the nozzle mounting hardware and impeller Remove the three should...

Page 17: ...ng gloves and follow the original angle of grind 13 Reassemble by performing the previous steps in the opposite order and manner of removal NOTE Tighten blade screws to 210 250 in lbs Make certain chipper blade is reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward Storing Your Yard Vacuum 1 Clean the equipment thoroughly 2 Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust 3 Refer to engine manual for co...

Page 18: ... equipped 3 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 4 Low engine RPM 5 Water or dirt in fuel system 6 Dirty air cleaner 7 Carburetor out of adjustment Engine overheats 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Refer to engine manual 3 See authorized service dealer 1 Engine oil level low 2 Dirty air cleaner 3 Carburetor not adjusted properly Occasional skips hesitates at high speed 1 Adjust gap to 030 2 See autho...

Page 19: ...19 For parts and or accessories please call 1 866 840 6483 or 1 330 558 7220 www troybilt com NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information ...

Page 20: ...20 Model 070 ...

Page 21: ... 725 0157 Cable Tie 41 618 04175 Transmission Assembly 42 681 04027 Idler Assembly Incl Ref 74 80 43 710 1650 Shoulder Screw 12 24 x 30 x 46 44 710 1220 Screw 12 16 x 750 45 711 04245 Impeller Hub 46 715 0221 Dowel Pin 47 781 04082 Front Wheel Support Brace 48 781 04081 Rear Wheel Support Brace 49 714 0104 Cotter Pin 50 716 0104 E Ring 51 736 0258 Flat Washer 385 x 1 00 x 135 52 736 0232 Wave Wash...

Page 22: ...22 Model 070 ...

Page 23: ...oulder Spacer 24 732 3118 Extension Spring 25 732 1151A Nozzle Door Torsion Spring 26 731 2294A Nozzle Door 27 664 04029 Bag 28 631 0083 Chute Assembly 29 736 0247 Flat Washer 375 ID x 1 25 OD 30 736 0217 Lock Washer 3 8 31 710 1273 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 24 x 2 75 32 631 04118 Engine Spacer Assembly 33 710 1008 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 875 34 725 1700 Switch Cover 35 725 3166 Safety Switch 36 731 1613 Safety ...

Page 24: ...nts and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e Troy Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States and or Canada and their respective possessions and territories except those sold through Troy Bilt s authorized channels of export distribution f Replacem...