Cub Cadet Yard Vacuum CSV 050 User Manual

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty  
Op e r a t O r s Ma n u a l  
Yard Vacuum/Chipper/Shredder with Vacuum/Hose  
Model CSV 050  
WARNING  
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL  
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.  
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.  
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019  
Printed In USA  
Form No. 769-03925  
(July 29, 2008)  
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Important Safe Operation Practices  
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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!  
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65  
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components  
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects  
or other reproductive harm.  
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices 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 fingers, hands,  
toes and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could  
result in serious injury or death.  
8.  
Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge  
opening, remove or empty 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.  
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.  
Preparation  
2.  
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.  
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them  
quickly.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
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.  
3.  
Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this  
machine. Children 16 and over should read and understand  
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual  
and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an  
adult.  
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during  
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair,  
to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can  
cause serious injury to the eyes.  
4.  
5.  
Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper  
instruction.  
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.  
Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from  
the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if  
anyone enters the area.  
6.  
7.  
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.  
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless  
and deadly gas.  
4.  
5.  
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.  
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.  
Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as  
necessary.  
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4.  
If the impeller strikes a foreign 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:  
Safe Handling of Gasoline:  
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. Inspect for damage.  
1.  
Use only an approved gasoline container.  
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.  
2.  
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer  
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the  
ground away from your vehicle before filling.  
c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure  
continued safe operation.  
5.  
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.  
3.  
When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from  
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not  
possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a  
portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser  
nozzle.  
6.  
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.  
4.  
5.  
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or  
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do  
not use a nozzle lock-open device.  
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.  
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of  
ignition.  
6.  
7.  
Never fuel machine indoors.  
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or  
running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before  
refueling.  
8.  
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.  
8.  
9.  
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½  
inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel  
expansion.  
Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or optional  
hose attachment (if applicable) properly attached to  
the machine. Never attempt to attach or change either  
attachment while the engine is running.  
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.  
10. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment.  
Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting  
the engine.  
10. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in place and  
operating properly.  
11. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass, leaves,  
or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and  
remove any fuel soaked debris.  
11. 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.  
12. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where  
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water  
heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas  
appliances.  
12. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.  
Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the  
handles.  
13. Do not operate this machine on a paved, gravel or non-  
Operation  
level surface.  
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.  
14. Do not operate this machine while under the influence of  
alcohol or drugs.  
15. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do  
not touch.  
2.  
Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper chute,  
feed intake, and cutting chamber are empty and free of all  
debris.  
16. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.  
17. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use  
care and good judgement. Contact Customer Support for  
assistance and the name of the nearest service dealer.  
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.  
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Maintenance & Storage  
Do not modify engine  
1.  
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper  
operation regularly.  
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any  
way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway  
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper  
with factory setting of engine governor.  
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.  
Notice Regarding Emissions  
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal  
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)  
are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and  
may include the following emission control systems: Engine  
Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air  
Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.  
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.  
Spark Arrestor  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as  
necessary.  
WARNING: This machine is equipped with an  
internal combustion engine and should not be used  
on or near any unimproved forest-covered,  
brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the  
engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark  
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if  
any).  
Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading,  
transporting, and storage of this machine.  
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.  
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.  
8.  
9.  
Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.  
Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper  
instructions on off-season storage.  
10. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.  
11. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,  
etc. to protect the environment.  
12. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission  
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),  
this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,  
or 60 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful  
Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized  
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety  
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.  
Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.  
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Safety Symbols  
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the  
machine before attempting to assemble and operate.  
Symbol  
Description  
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)  
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to  
assemble and operate  
WARNING— ROTATING BLADES  
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating  
blades inside  
BYSTANDERS  
Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation.  
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.  
WARNING— THROWN OBJECTS  
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can ricochet.  
EYE PROTECTION  
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this machine.  
WARNING— GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE  
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.  
WARNING— CARBON MONOXIDE  
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon  
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.  
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.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!  
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Assembly & Set-Up  
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Contents of Carton  
One Chipper/Shredder Vacuum  
One Upper and Lower Handle  
One Bottle of Oil  
One Operator’s Manual  
One Hose Assembly  
One Bag  
One Safety Glasses  
2.  
Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with lower handle.  
Make sure the rope guide is on the right side of upper  
handle. See Fig. 3-2A.  
Assembly  
NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine.  
Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine  
manual BEFORE operating your chipper shredder vacuum.  
Handle  
1.  
Remove the hairpin clips from the handle brackets and the  
carriage screws and wing nuts from the lower handle.  
a. Place the bottom holes in lower handle over the pins  
on the handle brackets and secure with hairpin clips.  
See Fig. 3-1.  
B
A
B
Figure 3-2  
IMPORTANT: Make sure the cables are routed outside the  
lower handle. Also, do not crimp the cables while lifting up  
the handles.  
A
3.  
Secure the two handles by tightening the star knobs  
(carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle).  
See Fig. 3-2B.  
Figure 3-1  
b. Insert carriage screws through upper hole in lower  
handle from the inside and secure with wing nuts.  
See Fig. 3-1.  
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4.  
5.  
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.  
2.  
Pull spring loaded pin out on the base and align pin with  
the first hole (closest to the end of the tube) in the hose  
adapter. See Fig. 3-4B.  
Loosen the wing nut that secures the rope guide to the  
right side of upper handle.  
3.  
Release the pin to lock the hose in place.  
4.  
Snap the hose handle first into the upper hose handle  
bracket and then into the lower hose handle bracket. See  
Fig. 3-5A.  
a. Slowly pull starter rope out of engine.  
b. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the  
wing nut. See Fig. 3-3.  
B
A
A
B
C
Figure 3-5  
Figure 3-3  
5.  
Lay hose tubing in curved end of hose handle next to  
chipper chute and into hose cradle. See Fig. 3-5B & C.  
Hose Assembly  
1.  
Slide hose adapter of hose assembly into the base adapter  
located on the left front of the Chipper shredder Vacuum.  
See Fig. 3-4A.  
A
B
Align Pin with  
this Hole  
Figure 3-4  
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Bag  
1.  
Adjustments  
Grasp bag handle with one hand and slide locking rod on  
mounting bracket with other hand toward engine. Use  
the end of mounting bracket as leverage when sliding the  
locking rod. See Fig. 3-6.  
Nozzle Height  
The nozzle can be adjusted to any six positions, ranging from  
5/8” to 4 1/8” ground clearance. The nozzle height has to be  
adjusted according to chipper shredder conditions.  
1.  
Depress nozzle height adjustment lever towards wheel.  
See Fig. 3-7.  
3
2
2
1
4
3
1
Figure 3-6  
2.  
Slip bag over the rim of the discharge opening and release  
locking rod to secure bag in place.  
Figure 3-7  
3.  
Snap bag clip to the top of the lower handle.  
2.  
Move the height adjustment lever forward or backward to  
adjust the nozzle upwards or downwards. Make sure both  
levers are in the same position.  
4.  
Place the lower straps on the bag over the top of lower  
handle, hooking them on the studs. See Fig. 3-6.  
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 start.  
3.  
Release lever towards deck. See Fig. 3-7.  
NOTE: In general, raise the nozzle height to vacuum a  
thick layer of leaves. Lower the nozzle height for smoother  
surfaces.  
Set-Up  
Gas and Oil Fill-Up  
Refer to the Engine Operation section in this manual for  
additional engine information.  
1.  
Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out  
of the box.  
2.  
Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the  
Engine Operation section of this manual.  
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling  
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the  
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine  
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.  
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other  
sources of ignition.  
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine  
running or until the engine has been allowed to cool  
for at least two minutes after running.  
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