MTD CSV 070 manual

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    Ser vice Manual MTD Products LLC - Product T r aining and Education Dep artment FORM NUMBER 769-01422 5/2004 SELF PROPELLED CHIPPER VAC - CSV 070 NOTE: These materials are for use by trained technicians experienced in the service and repair of outdoor power equipment of the kind described in this publication, and are not intended for use by untrain[...]

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    0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Switch ......... ................ ............................................... ............................ ............. ............. 1 Inspection of the Drive System .............. ................. ................................. ................................ ... 3 Transmission Removal ........ ...............[...]

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    Self-propelled Chipper Shredder V acuum 1 ABOUT THIS SECTION: In model year 2000, MTD introduced a ve rtical crank- shaft lawn vacuum w ith a 22” cle aring width and the capacity to shred small yard debris. Since it’ s introduc- tion, the pro duct has been enhan ced with a remo vable vacuum hose. The latest product improvement is the addition o[...]

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    Self-propelled Chippe r Shredder Vacuum 2 1.4. If slig ht pressure o n the tab breaks con tinuity , adjusting the tab by ben ding it downward will enable the switch to work correctly . See Figure 1.4. 1.5. If the switc h does not break the gr ound path (meter reading: near 1.0 o hms, or “OL” indicates open cont acts, br eaking grou nd path) whe[...]

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    Self-propelled Chipper Shredder V acuum 3 1.1 1. The switch should not show continuity when the plunger is pressed. Se e Figure 1.1 1. NOTE: “OL” meter reading in Figure 1.1 1 indi- cates no continuity . Othe r meters may read near 1 ohm. 1.12. If the switch works co rrectly , but does no t ground the magneto, the prob lem lies in the wiring or[...]

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    Self-propelled Chippe r Shredder Vacuum 4 2.4. W atch the travel of the variab le speed sheave (pulley) on the input shaf t. It may be necessary to remove the belt to confirm that t he variable speed sheave has full tra vel. See Figure 2.4. NOTE: Belt removed for clarity in figure 2.4 2.5. Confirm that the belt is routed prop erly . 2.6. W atch the[...]

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    Self-propelled Chipper Shredder V acuum 5 2.1 1. Confirm that the drive gears are inst alled on the correct side. See Figure 2.1 1. NOTE: There is an “R” on the right side ge ar and an “L” on the lef t side gear . 2.12. Remove ret aining ring a nd gear to assure do wel pin is in place. See Figure 2.12. NOTE: The pin must be fr ee to slide b[...]

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    Self-propelled Chippe r Shredder Vacuum 6 3.7. Safely support rear of the unit so that the rear wheels are of f the ground, and remove r ear hub caps. See Figure 3.7. 3.8. Using a 1/2” wrench and a 9/16” wrench r emove the shoulder bolts, washe rs, and rear wheels. See Figure 3.8. NOTE: A heavy washer goes betwee n wheel and out side of frame. [...]

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    Self-propelled Chipper Shredder V acuum 7 3.13. Remove three self t apping screws holdi ng trans- mission brace to the frame using an 3/8 so cket. 3.14. Remove the two phillips screws holding the transmission to the brace. See Figure 3.14. 3.15. Remove barbed fitting hold ing the variable speed cable to the transm ission bracket. See Figure 3.15. 3[...]

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    Self-propelled Chippe r Shredder Vacuum 8 3.19. Pivo t transmission re arwa rd while sliding it to the right. See Figure 3.19. 3.20. Once the left side comes out, slide the transmis- sion to the left. At this point the transmission will be solely in your hands 3.21. Install ne w transmission in opposite order that was taken out. 4. IMPELLER AND BEL[...]

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    Self-propelled Chipper Shredder V acuum 9 4.7. Use a 1/4” wrench to remove the th ree Screws securing the black plastic nozzle to the lower housing. They are accessib le from underneath. See Figure 4.7. 4.8. Four phillips head screws secure the front of the nozzle to the frame. Remove them . See Figure 4.8. Figure 4.7 Black plastic nozzle 1/4” [...]

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    Self-propelled Chippe r Shredder Vacuum 10 4.1 1. Block the impeller with a chock, to keep it from rotating. Using a 9/16” socke t, remove the bolt, lock washer , and flat washer securin g the impel- ler to the crankshaft. See Figure 4.1 1. 4.12. Lubricate the impeller re moval tool (part number 753-0638). Thre ad the tool into the cranksh aft un[...]

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    Self-propelled Chipper Shredder V acuum 11 5. CHIPPER BLADE REMOV AL 5.1. Disconnect H.T . lead from the spa rk plug. 5.2. Remove the three bolt s holding th e chipper chute to the upper housing. See Figur e 5.2. 5.3. Remo ve the black plastic no zzle as described in the BEL T AND IMPELLER REMOV AL section of this manual. See Figure 5.3. Figure 5.2[...]