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Operator’s Manual
Chipper Shredder Vacuum
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of Ca
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices...................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum ....................................................... 5 Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum................................................................. 7 Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum .......................................................... 8 Adjusting Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum ........................
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the St
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2. Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it chute, feed intake, and cutting chamber are empty and against the engine to prevent unintended starting. free of all debris. 4. Do not change the engine governor settings or 3. Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and overspeed the engine. The governor controls the remove any metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign maximum safe operating speed of the engine. objects whic
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM Unpacking Attaching The Nozzle Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut Remove three wing nuts from the front of the tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open chipper shredder vacuum. carton. Place nozzle in position over the three studs on unit Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., and secure with wing nuts just removed. operator’s manual, etc.) See Figure 2. Wing Cut along corners, lay carton down flat,
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Remove the three hex nuts and bell washers from Align the support bracket with the holes in the right the weld studs beside the opening on the right side side of the upper and lower handles where the hex of the chipper-shredder vacuum. See Figure 4. bolts were just removed. Push up slightly on the chipper chute in order to better align the holes in the support bracket with the holes in the handles. Replace the hex bolts, saddle washers and flange nuts to affix the support bracket to
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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM m WARNING: Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. Drive Clutch Control Tamper Plug Chipper Chute Nozzle Bag Nozzle Door Adjustment Lever Caster Locks Figure 7 Vacuum/Chipper Bag Nozzle Collects shredded or chipped material fed through the Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be chipper chute or vacuumed up through the nozzle. vacuumed up through the nozzle for sh
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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM Read, understand, and follow all instructions and Repeat until engine cranks. When engine starts, warnings on the machine and in this manual before move choke control (if equipped) gradually to RUN operating. A pair of safety glasses has been position. provided with this equipment. To Empty Bag WARNING: Always wear safety glasses Open the large zipper in the rear of the bag to during operation or while performing any empty the conten
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SECTION 5: ADJUSTING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM Slide the height adjustment lever forward or WARNING: Do not at any time make any backward for adjusting the nozzle door upwards or adjustments without first stopping engine, downwards. Height must be adjusted equally. In disconnecting spark plug wire, and grounding it general, raise the nozzle to vacuum a thick layer of against the engine. leaves and lower the nozzle for smooth surfaces. See Figure 9. Front Caster Wheels Drive Clutch Ca
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SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM Reattach the discharge chute assembly with the WARNING: Before performing any hardware previously removed and attach the bag to maintenance or repairs, stop the engine, wait the unit. until the machine comes to a complete stop, Hex Bolts disconnect the spark plug wire and ground Hex Nuts against the engine to prevent unintended Flail Screen starting. Lubrication Wheels: Lubricate the rear wheels with light oil once a season. Nozz
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Remove the two hex bolts and hex lock nuts which WARNING: Use caution when replacing the extend through the housing. Lift the flail screen out blades. Wear heavy gloves to avoid injury while of the housing. Refer to Figure 11. handling the weld bolts, housing or the blades. Remove the outer housing and housing blades by removing the fourteen self-tapping screws. When sharpening blades, follow the original angle Remove the hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washer of grind. Also, make
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Outer Belt Guard Mounting Housing Spring Adapter Idler Idler Bracket Frame Transmission Pulley Holes for Screwdrivers Figure 17 Press down on the belt guard spring by the idler Figure 18 pulley, and release the spring from the slot on the idler bracket. Engine Place the belt on the idler pulley and place belt A few general recommendations are given below. guard spring back into the slot on the idler bracket. However, refer to the accompanying engine manual for See Figure 17. furthe
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SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct 3. Move throttle lever to FAST position. starting position. (If Equipped) 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. 4. Move choke to CHOKE position. (If Equipped) 5. Blocked fuel line. 5. Clean fuel line. 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean, adjust gap, or replac
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC e. Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its United States, its possessions and territories. possessions and territories, except those sold through Troy-Bilt’s authorized channels of export distribution. “Troy-Bilt” warrants this product against defects in material f. Replacem
