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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
Model Series 410 Shown
Chipper Shredder — Model Series 410 & 420
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.
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-06007A
June 7, 2011
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Chipper Shredder manufactured If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, by Troy-Bilt. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us directly. performance when properly operated and maintained. Troy-Bilt’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want Please read this entire manual prior to operating
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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 v
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4. If it becomes necessary to push material through the Safe Handling of Gasoline: shredder hopper, use a small diameter stick. Do not use To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care your hands or feet. in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the 5. If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when should start making an unusual noise or vibration, gasoline is spilled on yourself or y
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3. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine Notice Regarding Emissions and make certain the impeller and all moving parts have Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) against the engine to prevent unintended starting. are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and 4. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
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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 BYSTANDER
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Chipper Shredder • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Tow Bar • One Bag • One Safety Glasses • One Bottle of Oil Bag Assembly To attach the bag: NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine 1. Place the opening of the bag completely over the chute manual BEFORE operating your chipper shredder. deflector. See Fig. 3-2. Chipper Chute (Model S
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Tow Bar Set-Up To attach the tow bar: Gas and Oil Fill-Up 1. Remove the spring pin and clevis pin from the end of the Refer to the separate engine owner’s manual for additional tongue. See Fig. 3-3. engine information. 1. Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out of the box. Refer to the separate engine owner’s manual for information regarding adding and checking the oil. 2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine owner’s manual. WARNING: Use
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Controls and Features 4 Hopper Handle Spring Latch Chipper Chute Recoil Starter Tow Bar Lock Rod Model Series 420 Shown Figure 4-1 Recoil Starter Chipper Chute The recoil starter is located on the engine. Pull the recoil starter Branches up to two inches (model series 410) or three inches to start engine. (model series 420) in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute for chipping. Engine Controls Hopper See the separate Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your unit for the location and fu
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Operation 5 NOTE: A “clanking” noise may be heard when pulling the WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredder starter rope. It is completely normal and does NOT indicate can result in foreign objects being thrown into the a malfunction of any kind. eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or 6. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a eye shields before chipping or shredding and while firm grip on starter han
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Shredding Chipping Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be placed in WARNING: Never operate the chipper shredder the hopper for shredding. After material has been processed by without chipper chute lowered into the operating the shredder blade and flails, it will be forced out of the chute position. deflector, and, if attached, into a debris collection bag. Observe the following guidelines when shredding yard debris: Branches up to two inches (model series 410) or three inches (
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Equipment Care Maintenance • Clean the chipper shredder thoroughly after each use. General Recommendations • Wash bag periodically with water. Allow to dry thoroughly • Always observe safety rules when performing any in shade. maintenance. • If the reduction chamber becomes clogged, remove and • The warranty on this chipper shredder does not cover clean as instructed below. items that have been subjected to operator abuse or NOTE: Cleaning with a forceful spray o
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3. Remove the hairpin clip from the clevis pin which extends Cleaning The Reduction Chamber through the housing and shredder screen. See Fig. 6-1B. WARNING: The impeller’s shredder blade and Remove clevis pin. chipper blades are sharp. Wear leather work gloves 4. Pivot the shredder screen upward. See Fig. 6-1C. Clean the to protect your hands when cleaning out the surrounding area by scraping away debris. reduction chamber. 5. Confirm that the spark plug wire is disconnected and away If th
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Service 7 7. Install a replacement blade (Part No. 742-0544) with the Blade Care hardware removed earlier or sharpen. Chipper Blades IMPORTANT: When sharpening the blade, protect hands by using gloves. Follow the original angle of grind and make WARNING: The impeller’s chipper blades are sure to remove an equal amount from each blade. sharp. Wear leather work gloves to protect your hands. 8. To replace the other blade, rotate the impeller to expose the second blade and repeat the steps abo
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4. Remove six flange nuts which secure hopper inlet guide to 7. Remove the two internal hex screws, hex lock nuts, and impeller housing. See Fig. 7-3A. lock washers which secure the shredder blade to the impeller. See Fig. 7-3B. NOTE: Use a 3/16” hex key (Allen) wrench on the outside of the shredder blade and a 1/2” box (or socket) wrench on the inside of the shredder blade. Hold the Allen wrench stationary and rotate the box (or socket) wrench to loosen the nut. 8. Remove the hex bolt, lo
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start 1. Throttle lever (if equipped) not in correct 1. Move throttle lever to FAST or START starting position. position. 2. Engine switch (if equipped) in OFF position. 2. Move engine switch to ON position. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Connect wire to spark plug. 4. Choke not in CHOKE position (if equipped). 4. Move choke lever to CHOKE position. 5. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 5. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 6. Fuel shut
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Replacement Parts 9 Component Part Number and Description 942-04050 Shredder Blade 942-0544B Chipper Blade 719-04308 Flail Blade (3 total) 634-04627 10 x 4.0 Pneumatic Wheel with Bearings Phone (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.troybilt.com. 17
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