Troy-Bilt 494 Chipper User Manual
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1. Discharge e Cutalong corners lay carton down flat and remove Tamper Chute Pisa packing material e Roll or slide unit out of carton and check carton thoroughly for loose parts Loose Parts In Carton see Figure 1 e Hopper Assembly Chipper e Discharge Chute Chute e Chipper Chute Bag Not Shown e Tamper Plug If Equipped Figure 1 Attaching the Hopper Assembly Remove the 8 3 8 long hex bolt and the hex nut from the bottom of the inlet guide opening See Figure 2 e Place the hopper assembly on the ground and hold it in the position e Holding the hopper push hopper pivot door down inside the hopper e Slide the hopper assembly towards the chipper shredder housing so that the upper guide on the hopper assembly slides under the stop washer on each side of the inlet guide e Align the two holes one on each side of the lower hopper with the two holes one on each side of the inlet guide e Insert the hex bolt that you earlier removed from the left through the hole on the hopper and the inlet guide Insert the hex nut onto the bolt from the other side e Tighten the bolt till the lock nut is engaged Make sure to remove any side play from the bolt but the hopper should be able to pivot Inlet Guide Opening Hex EN Hopper Pivot Door Stop Washer Figure 2 e To raise the hopper hold the hopper by the hand hold and lift it up till it clicks into position e To lower t2. OPERATOR S MANUAL OTROV BILT Chipper Shredder Model 494 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 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 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 769 00167A 9 2002 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 44uss4444nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnn nn 3 Assembling Your Chipper Shredder 4444nnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nme nn 5 Know Your Chipper Shredder uu 24444404ssnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnn nn 7 Operating Your Chipper Shredder u 22244444444nnnnn nen nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 8 Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder eccccceeeeeenneee
3. 2 years commencing on the date of original purchase and will at its option repair or replace free of charge any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator s Manual furnished with the product and has not been subject to misuse abuse commercial use neglect accident improper maintenance alteration vandalism theft fire water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by Troy Bilt LLC for use with the product s covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as follows All normal wear parts or component failures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause After 90 days but within the two year period normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in materials or workmanship of OTHER component parts Normal wear parts and components include but are not limited to batteries belts blades blade adapters grass bags rider deck wheels seats snow thrower skid shoes shave plates auger spiral rubber and tires HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE through your local authorized service dealer To locate the deale
4. 0633 Chute Flap Strip 82 710 0825 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 3 75 27 781 0698 Hopper Lock Bracket 83 726 0211 U Nut 5 16 18 28 781 0715 Shredder Plate 85 711 0835 Clevis Pin 29 781 0752 Flap Mounting Bracket 87 719 0329 Flail Blade 30 781 0754 Upper Hopper 88 711 0833B Clevis Pin 31 781 0755 Lower Hopper 89 710 1254 Hex Patch Bolt 3 8 24 x 2 25 32 738 0813 Shredder Axle 90 736 0217 Lock Washer 3 8 33 731 1899 Chipper Chute 91 736 0247 Flat Washer 406 I d x 1 25 37 710 0751 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 625 92 732 0306 Compression Spring 38 736 0173 Flat Washer 28 I d x 74 O d 93 736 0117 Flat Washer 39 712 3027 Flanged Lock Nut 94 714 0104 Internal Cotter Pin 40 749 1004 Chipper Chute Support 95 711 1304 Axle Shaft 41 710 0106 Hex Scr 1 4 20 x 625 Gr 2 96 736 0160 Flat Washer 43 712 3010 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd Gr 5 97 634 04009 Complete Wheel Grey 44 736 0242 Bell Washer 345 l d x 88 98 726 0299 Push Cap 45 735 0249 Shredder Chute Flap 99 747 0982 Lock Rod 48 681 0068A Chipper Chute Assembly 100 764 0501 Shredder Bag 49 726 0214 Push Cap 5 8 dia 15 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR OTROV BILT The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States its possessions and territories Troy Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two
5. 4 0149B Internal Cotter Pin 5 710 0607 Hex Washer Screw 5 16 18 x 0 5 55 720 0170 Hand Knob 6 710 3256 Button Head Screw 1 4 20 x 0 5 56 710 0805 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 5 7 712 0429 Lock Nut 5 16 18 57 781 0510B Shredder Frame 8 712 3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 58 1736 0366 Flat Washer 1 12 x 64 x 120 9 714 0104 Internal Cotter Pin 59 734 1797 Wheel Assembly 10 1715 0129 Spiral Pin 61 736 0170 Special Lock Washer 11 726 0106 Cap Nut 63 1681 0117 Flail Housing Ass y Inner 12 726 0135 Speed Cap Nut 65 710 0157 Hex Bolt 5 16 24 x 75 Lg 13 728 0175 Pop Rivet 67 731 1617 Tamper Plug If Equipped 14 732 0546 Torsion Spring 68 742 0544 Chipper Blade 15 732 0629 Hopper Door Spring 69 712 0411 Hex Top Lock Nut 5 16 24 16 735 0127 Rubber Washer 70 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 I d 17 735 0651 Hopper Flap 71 681 0030 Impeller assembly 18 736 0119 Lock Washer 72 742 0571 Shredder Blade 19 738 0137A Shdr Scr 340 x 285 x 1 4 20 73 781 0457 Shredder Screen 20 738 0946 Shar Scr 56 x 165 x 5 16 18 74 681 0094 Discharge Chute Assembly 21 747 0531A Rel Rod 5 16 dia 75 781 0735 Retaining Clip 22 747 0747 Hopper Door Rod 76 715 0166 Spring Roll Pin 23 747 1124 Flap Retaining Rod 78 710 1054 Flat Head Scr 5 16 24 x 75 24 747 1125 Flap Retaining Bail 79 710 3008 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 25 781 0492A Hopper Pivot Door 80 681 0004A Flail Housing Ass y Outer 26 781
6. 6 See authorized service dealer Too much vibration 1 Loose parts or damaged impeller 1 See authorized service dealer Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Dirty air cleaner 2 Clean or replace air cleaner 3 Carburetor not adjusted properly 3 See authorized service dealer Occasional skip hesitates 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Adjust gap to 030 at high speed Unit does not discharge 1 Discharge chute clogged 1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Clean flail screen and inside of discharge opening 2 Foreign object lodged in impeller 2 Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire Remove lodged object 3 Low engine RPM 3 Always run engine at full throttle Rate of discharge slows 1 Low engine RPM 1 Always run engine at full throttle considerably or 2 Chipper blade dull 2 Replace chipper blade or see your composition of discharged material changes authorized service dealer NOTE For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above contact your nearest authorized service dealer Notes SECTION 7 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 494 Model 494 Ph Part No Part Description a Part No Part Description 1 11480 Stop Washer 50 1734 0255 Air Valve 2 681 0118 Inlet Guide Assembly 51 750 0793 Chute Hinge Spacer 3 681 0144 Arm Bracket Assembly 52 712 3027 Hex Ctr Lock Nut 1 4 20 Thd 4 710 0542 Hex Flange Bolt 5 16 18 x 8 375 53 71
7. Tighten bolts securing the brace to the lower frame These bolts had been removed earlier e Tighten the three nuts on the weld studs me Weld Studs Cupped Washer Chipper Chute Discharge Chute Figure 5 Attaching the Bag To attach the bag place the opening of the bag completely over the discharge chute e Depress the plunger on the drawstring and pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight around chute opening Release plunger to lock it into position SECTION 3 KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER Read this operator s manual and safety rules before operating your chipper shredder Compare the illustrations in Figure 6 with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Starter Handle The starter handle is located on the engine Pull the starter handle to start engine See Figure 6 Release Rod The release rod is located on the impeller bracket assembly and it is used to release or lock the hopper when raising or lowering See Figure 6 Chipper Chute Allow twigs and small branches up to 3 in diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping See Figure 6 Hopper Assembly Allow leaves and small branches up to 1 diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping and shredding Material can be raked into hopper assembly by lowering the hopper assembly See Figure 6 Bag Not shown Collects shredded or chipped material fed
8. derstand 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 Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly Never allow children under 16 years old to operate this machine Children 16 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction Keep bystanders helpers pets and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas 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 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 Preparation 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be u
9. eeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeseeenaeeeeeneaas 9 Troublesho0tl O riscos liarla Rear Te en rare 12 SO un ae Er Here aA CEN 14 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new chipper shredder It will help you assemble prepare and maintain the unit for best performance Please read and understand what it says equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer amp Before you start assembling your new equipment please locate the model plate on the You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit and looking down at the frame below the engine A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Copy the model number here A TROY BILT LLC i OTROV BILT TRDYBILT LLC Copy the serial number here www troybilt com CLEVELAND OH 44136 330 558 7220 866 340 6483 ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions r
10. egarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call the Customer Support Department Call 1 330 558 7220 or 1 866 840 6483 to reach a Customer Support representative Please have your unit s model number and serial number ready when you call See previous section to locate this information You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call For more details about your unit visit our website at www troybilt com 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 State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation 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 hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death Training 1 Read un
11. er over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than 1 2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move machine to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine i Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame spark or pilot light e g furnace water heater space heater clothes dryer etc ze j To reduce a fire hazard keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris k Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing Operation 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 Before starting the machine make sure the chipper chute feed intake and cutting chamber are empty and free of all debris 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 If it becomes necessary to push material through the shredder hopper use a small diameter stick Do not use your hands or feet If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration immediately shut the engine off Al
12. he hopper hold the hopper by the hand hold and pull the release bar The hopper should drop down e The flap control rod is already attached to the hopper at the top as indicated in Figure 3 The other end of the rod has to be attached to the stop washer on the inlet guide Raise the hopper till it clicks into position Unscrew the shoulder bolt from the stop washer on the inlet guide See Figure 3 Align the loose end of the flap control rod with the stop washer on the inlet guide See Figure 3 Slide the shoulder bolt through the opening in the flap control rod See Figure 3 Secure tightly WARNING This flap control rod is a safety A device to hold the flap in place inside the Fl D hopper while shredding branches Do not operate the chipper shredder without properly attaching this flap control rod to the unit Bolt Hex Nut Stop Washer Hopper ap Control Rod NOTE This part is already assembled o not remove this hardware from the inlet guide assembly while attaching the flap control rod Att Figure 3 aching the Discharge Chute Remove the wing knobs from each side of the discharge opening on the chipper shredder See Figure 4 Using two 7 16 wrenches remove hex lock nut two spacers and hex bolt from top of the housing assembly For easy assembly do not remove the second spacer from the hex bolt Place the discharge chute in position on the discharge opening Insert hex bolt and s
13. her rights which vary from state to state Troy Bilt LLC P 0 BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 Phone 1 866 840 6483 1 330 558 7220
14. hine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running Maintenance And Storage 1 2 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 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 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 Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 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 Always refer to the operator s manual for proper instructions on off season storage If the fuel tank has to be drained do this outdoors Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas oil etc to protect the environment Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who
15. low the impeller to come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire ground it against the engine and perform the following steps a Inspect for damage b Repair or replace any damaged parts c Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued safe operation 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 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 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 Never operate without the shredder hopper chipper chute or discharge chute properly attached to the machine Never empty or change discharge 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 bag while the engine is running Keep all guards deflectors and safety devices in place and operating properly 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 Never operate this machine without good visibility or light Do not operate this machine on a paved gravel or non level surface Do not operate this mac
16. move metal from the heavy side until it is balanced evenly When reassembling the blade tighten center bolt to between 550 and 700 in Ibs and the two out bolts to between 250 and 350 in Ibs Storing Your Chipper Shredder Clean the equipment thoroughly Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions Store unit in a clean dry area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Spark plug wire disconnected 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 Engine not primed 5 Prime engine 6 Blocked fuel line 6 Clean fuel line 7 Faulty spark plug 7 Clean adjust gap or replace Engine runs erratic 1 Spark plug wire loose 1 Connectand tighten spark plug wire 2 Unit running on CHOKE 2 Move choke lever to OFF position If equipped 3 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 3 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Dirty air cleaner 5 Clean or replace air cleaner 6 Carburetor out of adjustment
17. ngine may not require choking Engines with primer Prime engine as instructed in separate engine manual e The throttle control lever is located on the engine Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or START position e Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point NOTE A noise will be heard when finding the start of the compression cycle This noise is caused by the fails and fingers which are part of the shredding mecha nism and it should be expected until the impeller reaches full speed e Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Keep a firm grip on starter handle Let rope rewind slowly e Repeat the previous steps until engine fires When engine starts move choke control if equipped gradually to RUN position WARNING Never run the engine indoors A or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas To Empty Bag e Depress the plunger on the drawstring and slide the plunger out to loosen bag from discharge chute opening Empty bag and reattach to the discharge chute opening Depress the plunger on the drawstring and pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight around the chute opening Lowering the Hopper Assembly With one hand grasp the handle at the top of the hopper assembly and lift slightly e With the other hand pull out on the release
18. nnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine Lower the hopper assembly and block up the housing Remove the six hex lock nuts and flat washers from the weld studs on the flail housing Separate the hopper assembly from the impeller assembly and remove the support plate NOTE When reassembling the support plate the embossed tab must face inward towards the impeller Remove the two wing knobs and cupped washers that secure the discharge chute and raise the chute Insert a 1 2 or 3 4 diameter pipe through the flail screen into the impeller to keep it from turning or remove the flail screen and insert a piece of wood into the chute opening Remove the two outside screws on the blade using a 3 16 allen wrench and a 1 2 wrench See Figure 10 Remove the blade by removing the center bolt lock washer and flat washer NOTE Use caution when removing the blade to avoid contacting the weld studs on the housing When sharpening the blade follow the original angle of grind as a guide It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade _________Discharge Chute Blade Weld Stud Flat Screw__ Hex Bolt Figure 10 An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds and may cause damage to the unit The blade can be tested by balancing it on a screwdriver or nail Re
19. ore cleaning lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine A Lubrication Release Rod Lubricate the release rod and spring with light oil once a season Hopper Assembly Lubricate the pivot points on the hopper assembly with light oil once a season Discharge Chute Lubricate the pivot points on the chute deflector with light oil once a season Engine Follow the separate engine manual packed with you unit for lubrication instructions Maintenance Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions e Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Read and follow instructions carefully e Clean air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions 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 e The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications Removing the Flail Screen If the discharge area becomes clogged remove the flail screen and clean area as follows e Stop the engine and make certain the chipper shredder has come to a complete stop e Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine Remove the two wing knobs on each side of the discharge chute and lift the discharge chute up to kee
20. p it out of the way See Figure 8 Remove the two hairpin clips from each clevis pin which extend through the housing and remove the pins Remove the flail screen from inside the housing and clean the screen by scraping or washing with water e Reinstall the screen making certain to reassemble the flail screen with the curve side down e Reattach the discharge chute with the hardware previously removed and connect the bag if equipped to unit Wing Knobs Figure 8 Chipper Blades Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine Remove the flail screen as instructed in the previous section Remove the chipper chute by removing three hex nuts and washers Remove the chipper chute support brace from the frame by removing the hex bolts e Rotate the impeller assembly by hand until you locate one of the two chipper blades in the chipper chute opening e Remove the blade using a 3 16 allen wrench on the outside of the blade and an adjustable wrench on the impeller assembly See Figure 9 Figure 9 Rotate the impeller to expose other blade and remove in the same manner e Replace or sharpen blades When sharpening the blade protect hands by using gloves and follow the original angle of grind Also make sure to remove an equal amount from each blade and torque to 250 300 in Ibs NOTE Make certain blades are reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward Sh redder Blade Disco
21. pacer through hinge on discharge chute and housing spacer fits inside of hinge Place second spacer over hex bolt inside the other part of the hinge Secure with hex lock nut and tighten securely See Figure 4 e Secure both sides of discharge chute to housing using wing knobs that you earlier removed Tighten wing knobs Hex Lock Nut Wing Knob Discharge Chute Figure 4 Attaching the Chipper Chute Your unit is shipped with one end of the brace already secured to the lower frame Loosen the bolts securing the brace to the frame Remove the three cupped washers and hex nuts from the weld studs beside the opening on the left side of the housing See Figure 5 Remove the two sets of hex bolt lock nut and flat washer from the two holes on the upper end of the brace e Place the chipper chute over the weld studs so the slot on the chute is towards the bottom Align the three holes at the bottom of the chute with the three weld studs e Secure with the three pairs of cupped washers and hex nuts that you earlier removed Do not tighten the nuts at this time Make sure to place the cupped side of the washer against the chipper chute e Align the holes towards the front opening of the chute with the holes on the brace See Figure 5 e Insert one each of the hex bolts lock nuts and flat washers that you earlier removed through each hole in the chute and the brace Tighten these bolts to secure brace to the chute e
22. r in your area check your Yellow Pages or contact Troy Bilt LLC at P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 or call 1 866 840 6483 or 1 330 558 7220 orlog on to our Web site at www troybilt com This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufacturer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Troy Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possesions and territories except those sold through Troy Bilt LLC s authorized channels of export distribution Parts that are not genuine Troy Bilt parts are not covered by this warranty f Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer is not covered by this warranty g Transportation charges and service calls are not covered No implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified No other express warranty whe
23. read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper shredder WARNING DO NOT OPERATE A DA N G E R THIS MACHINE UNLESS THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR HAS BEEN ROTATING CUTTING BLADES PROPERLY INSTALLED AND IS KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT ee OF OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE A DANGER ROTATING CUTTING BLADES A DANGE KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT To Avon R OF OPENING WHILE MACHINE IS RUNNING 530180 IS RUNNING 30181 SAFETY DON T DEPOSIT MATERIAL GLASSES LARGER THAN 1 2 INCH A DANGER DIAMETER IN THE HOPPER ASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR SHOULD THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THIS UNIT BE WORN TO SHREDDING MACHINE BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE SECTION 2 ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil Disconnecting Spark Plug Wire in the engine Be certain to service engine with gasoline l and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual Before setting up your chipper shredder disconnect the before operating your machine spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground against the engine NOTE Reference to right or left hand side of the chipper shredder is observed from the operating position Removing Unit From Carton e Remove staples break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton e Remove loose parts if included with unit i e k operator s manual etc
24. rod and lower the hopper assembly to the ground See Figure 7 Hopper Figure 7 Using the Chipper Shredder Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be raked up through the hopper assembly for shredding After material has been shredded by the flail blades on the impeller assembly it will be discharged out of opening or into catcher bag Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found ina normal yard i e branches leaves twigs etc Avoid fibrous plants such as tomato vines until they are thoroughly dried out Twigs and small branches up to 3 in diameter can be fed into the chipper chute If equipped use the tamper plug to push material into the chipper chute Refer to Figure 6 IMPORTANT The flail screen is located inside the housing in the discharge area If the flail screen becomes clogged remove and clean as instructed in SECTION 5 MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER For best performance it is also important to keep the chipper blade sharp SECTION 5 MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER Customer Responsibilities MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Lubricate Release Bracket SERVICE DATES Lubricate Hopper Assembly Lubricate Discharge Chute PRODUCT Check Chipper Blade Check Oil Change Oil Clean Air Filter Clean Engine Check Spark Plug WARNING Always stop engine discon nect spark plug and ground against engine bef
25. sed 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 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 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 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 Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels as necessary 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 only an approved gasoline container b Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition c Never fuel machine indoors d Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running e Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling f Nev
26. ther written or oral except as mentioned above given by any person or entity including a dealer or retailer with respect to any product shall bind Troy Bilt LLC During the period of the warranty the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale Troy Bilt LLC shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including without limitation expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of safety features of the product shall void this warranty You assume the risk and liability for loss damage or injury to you and your property and or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have ot
27. through the chipper chute or hopper assembly Tamper Plug If equipped The tamper plug is designed to insert in the chipper chute to push material toward the impeller See Figure 6 Engine Controls See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine Stopping Engine e Move throttle control lever to stop or off position Hopper Assembly Lock Lever e Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine Chipper Tamper Plug Starter Handle Figure 6 SECTION 4 OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER WARNING The operation of any chipper A shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can damage your eyes severely Always wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or eye shields before chipping or shred ding and while performing any adjustments or repairs Gas and Oil Fill Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your chipper shredder Read instructions carefully WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors with A engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running Starting Engine e 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 Engines with choke lever Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position A warm e
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