Troy-Bilt 204 Chipper User Manual
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1. 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 9 Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or optional hose attachment properly attached to the machine Never attempt to attach or change either attachment while the engine is running 10 Keep all guards deflectors and safety devices in place and operating properly 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 operate this machine without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles 13 Do no2. Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance e Troubleshooting Parts Lists e Warranty OPERATOR S MANUAL OTROV BILT SS Chipper Shredder Vacuum Model 204 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 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 FORM NO 769 00170F PRINTED IN U S A TROY BILT LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 5 23 2007 This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new chipper shredder vacuum It will help you assem ble prepare and maintain the unit for best performance Please read and understand what it says Table of Contents Customer SUpport circa 2 Troubleshootind sissies ii 12 Safe Operation Practices 4 Safety Labels
3. gt Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum gt O a Attaching The Bag 6 a Place bag under the upper handle assembly and slip the front opening on the bag over the discharge chute making certain it is over the rim on the discharge chute Follow direction of the arrows in Figure 3 6 Place the four straps on top of the bag over the upper handle hooking them on the studs to secure in place See Figure 3 6 7 Squeeze the clamp on the drawstring and pull the drawstring tight Release the clamp See Figure 3 7 OD Figure 3 7 Figure 3 6 Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum WARNING Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation Know how to stop the machine and disen gage them quickly Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any ad justments or repairs Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes Tamper Plug WARNING Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly Now that you have set up your yard vacuum for operation get acquainted with its controls and features These are described below and illustrated on this page This knowledge will allow you to use your new equip ment to its fullest potential Chipper Chute Allows twigs and small branches up to 3 in diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping See Figure 4 1 Tamper Plu
4. obtain warranty coverage Troy Bilt LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 Phone 1 866 840 6483 1 330 558 7220 MTD Canada Limited KITCHENER ON N2G 4J1 Phone 1 800 668 1238 GDOC 100020 REV A
5. Upper Gulch cower ENE NET EES N 68 71230044 Hex Fange Loc BIEG eo asoan Pusha 80_ 710 3109 Hex Cap Screw snes 86 er 0700 Are Grace ea 7820305 Compresson Sping ee di Parts List MID ENUINE mmm FACTORY PARTS To order replacement parts contact 1 800 828 5500 1 330 558 7220 or visit www troybilt com NOTES Use this page to take notes and write down important information 18 NOTES Use this page to take notes and write down important information 19 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR OTROV BUT The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and or its territories and possessions and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and or its territories and possessions either entity respectively Troy Bilt Troy Bilt warrants this product excluding its Normal Wear Parts and Attachments as described below against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 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 abu
6. assembly by hand Remove the chipper blade using a 3 16 allen wrench and a 1 2 wrench See Figure 5 5 4 Remove other blade in the same manner to replace or sharpen WARNING Use caution when replacing the blades Wear heavy gloves to avoid injury while handling the weld bolts housing or the blades NOTE When sharpening blades follow the original angle of grind Also make sure to remove an equal amount from each blade and torque hardware to 250 300 in lb IMPORTANT Make sure that blades are reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward Tire Pressure Pneumatic tires only Maximum tire pressure under any circumstance is 30 psi Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times bly alas Figure 5 5 Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum WARNING Use caution when re placing the blades Wea heavy gloves to avoid weld bolts housing or the blades NOTE Be certain to reassemble the flail screen with the curved side down NOTE When sharpen ing blades follow the original angle of grind Also make sure to re move an equal amount from each blade and torque hardware to 250 300 in lb TIT Engine fails to start 1 Throttle lever not in correct starting 1 Move throttle lever to FAST or position START position 2 Spark plug wire disconnected 2 Connect wire to spark plug 3 Choke not in CHOKE position if 3 Move choke lever to CHOKE Tro u b e equipped p
7. carefully WARNING Use extreme care when han dling gasoline Gasoline is extremely Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Starting Engine WARNING Keep bystanders helpers pets and children at least 75 feet from the machine before starting and while operating Do not operate this machine unless the discharge chute and bag have been properly installed and secured to the machine 1 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 2 Make certain drive control is in the disengaged released position 3 Engines with choke lever Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position A warm engine may not require choking Engines with primer Prime engine as instructed in separate engine manual 4 Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or START position 5 Place one foot on the left rear wheel to prevent the unit from skidding while starting 6 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 at the start of the compres sion cycle which will continue to be heard till the impeller reaches full speed 7 Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm s
8. e Branches up to three inches in diameter can be fed into the chipper chute IMPORTANT Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard i e branches leaves twigs etc Avoid fibrous plants such as tomato vines until they are thoroughly dried out Materials such as stalks or heavy branches up to 3 in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute WARNING Do not attempt to shred chip or vacuum any material larger than specified on the machine or in this manual Personal injury or damage to the machine could result 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 the Maintenance section For best performance it is also important to keep the chipper blade sharp Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum WARNING Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Keep bystanders helpers pets and children at least 75 feet from the machine before starting and while operating Do not operate this machine unless the discharge chute and bag have been properly installed and secured to the machine Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum WARNING Always stop engine dis
9. space for fuel expansion Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equip ment Move machine to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine 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 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 Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing D o so mr x 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 2 Before starting the machine make sure the chipper chute feed intake and cutting chamber are empty and free of all debris 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 4 Ifthe 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 a Inspect for damage b Repair or replace any damaged parts
10. tempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED ITS 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 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 dis charge opening remove or empty vacuum 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 acomplete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine 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 Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refuel ing Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than 1 2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide
11. 13 Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum 6 Parts LISt iii 14 Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum 8 Warrant Back Page Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum 10 Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information to the sample model plate provided to the right You can locate the model plate by standing behind the unit and looking down at the frame below the engine This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer s web ai A TROY BILT LLC site and or obtain assistance from the Customer Support O TROYV BILT ES Box 361131 Department or an authorized service dealer www troybilt com CLEVELAND OH 44136 330 558 7220 800 828 5500 Customer Support Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below 1 Visit troybilt com Click on the Support tab 2 Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1 800 828 5500 3 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifica tions warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturers Owner s
12. 677 Chain Case LH 781 0676 Chain Case RH V Belt Spacer Hex Flange Bearing Flat Washer Chain TT Screw 1 4 14 x 0 625 Hex Washer Screw 5 16 10 Chipper Shredder Trans Ass y 11 Axle Assembly 2 Wheel 6 0 x 2 0 3 4 5 7 1 1 712 0431 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 710 0521 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 3 0 EE 681 0088 Bracket Assembly 16 7 E Flat Washer 203 ID x 403 OD 1 19 20 Flange Bearing 566 ID 21 2 2 24 25 F 681 0087 Bracket Assembly 737 3000 Grease Fitting 3 16 618 0255 Shredder Transmission Assembly BE 16500A Hex Bearing Cup B 711 1118 Output Shaft 6T Sprocket 717 1432 Helical 34T Gear 721 0213 Oil Seal 26 736 0187 Flat Washer 64 ID x 1 24 OD 27 28 741 0413 Hex Flange Bearing 631 ID 741 0414 Flange Bearing 629 ID 719 0325 Lower Housing 29 30 Flange Bearing 503 ID Upper Housing Flange Bearing 378 ID Hex Washer Screw 10 16 x 75 Pinion Shaft 10T Oil Seal 37 736 0314 Thrust Washer 382 ID x 684 OD 38 736 0520 Flat Washer 504 ID x 70 OD 39 741 0479 Thrust Bearing 375 ID x 812 OD 0 31 32 33 34 35 36 736 0336 Flat Washer 5 8 x 1 0 A Idler Pulley Assembly W Bearing Idler Pulley Only Needle Bearing Only 41 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 1 25 42 Hex Nut 1 4 28 43 712 3045 Hex Jam Nut 5 16 24 LH Thd 44 732 0357A 750 1042 Spacer Extension Spring 1 12 Lg leo 1911735
13. ORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operat ing your machine NOTE All references in this manual to the left or right side of the chipper shredder vacuum is from the operating position only Exceptions if any will be specified Figure 3 2 NOTE The metal tab on the nozzle must depress the safety switch button attached to the front of the chip per shredder vacuum or the engine will not start Figure 3 3 IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your machine Loose Parts In Carton 1 Following is the list of loose parts shipped with your equipment Compare the parts with the illustration in Figure 3 1 to identify these items a Nozzle Bag Chipper Chute Engine Oil May be located in bag Safety Glasses Tamper Plug If Equipped ooo G NOTE All references in this manual to the left or right side of the yard vacuum is from the operating position only Exceptions if any will be specified Attaching The Nozzle 2 a Remove three wing nuts from the front of the chipper shredder vacuum See Figure 3 2 b Place nozzle in position over three studs on unit c Secure with wing nuts just removed See Figure 3 2 NOTE T
14. Operator s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information WARNING Engine Exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents 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 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 Practices Training Read understand and follow all instructions on the ma chine 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 1 Preparation Thoroughly inspect the area where the eduipment 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 Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation 2 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during opera Know how to stop the machine and disengage them tion or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect
15. becomes clogged remove the flail screen and clean area as follows 1 Stop the engine Make certain the chipper shredder vacuum has come to a complete stop 2 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine 10 3 Remove and set aside the vacuum bag 4 a Remove the four self tapping screws from the bottom of the discharge chute See Figure 5 3 b Remove the hex bolt saddle washer and hex nut from the top and remove the discharge chute assembly See Figure 5 3 5 a Remove the two hex bolts and hex nuts which extend through the impeller housing b Lift the flail screen from inside the housing See Figure 5 4 6 Clean the flail screen by scraping and or washing with water and reinstall the screen NOTE Be certain to reassemble the flail screen with the curved side down 7 Reattach the discharge chute assembly with the hardware previously removed and attach the bag to the unit Sharpening Or Replacing Chipper Blades NOTE When tipping the unit empty the fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up 1 Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against engine 2 Remove flail screen as instructed in previous section 3 a Remove plastic belt cover from front of the engine by removing the two self tapping screws See Figure 5 5 on next page b Remove the access plate by removing two hex lock nuts c Locate one of the chipper blades in the access opening by rotating the impeller
16. chener ON N2G 4J1 or call 1 800 668 1238 or log on to our Web site at www mtdcanada com This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items may carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufactur er s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate 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 Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e Troy Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States and or Canada and their respective possessions and territories except those sold through Troy Bilt s authorized channels of export distribution f Replacement parts that are not genuine Troy Bilt parts g Transportation charges and service calls h Troy Bilt does not warrant this product for commercial use 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 whether written or oral except as mentioned above given by any person or entity including a d
17. connect spark plug and ground against engine before cleaning lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine Figure 5 2 WARNING Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine Lubrication 1 Wheels Lubricate the rear wheels with light oil once a season 2 Nozzle Door Adjustment Levers Lubricate each adjustment lever once a season with light oil 3 Front Caster Wheels Grease fittings are located on the front caster wheels to provide easy lubrication of the swivel pins Engine Maintenance Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions 1 Check engine oil level before each use as in structed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Read and follow instructions carefully 2 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 3 The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications Nozzle Door Height Adjustment The nozzle adjustment levers are located on each side of the nozzle door The nozzle door can be adjusted to one of five positions ranging from 1 2 to 3 ground clear ance to provide best performance 1 Push adjus
18. ealer or retailer with respect to any product shall bind Troy Bilt 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 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 other rights which vary from state to state IMPORTANT Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to
19. ect the environment Do not modify engine 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 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 gaso line and may include the following emission control systems Engine Modification EM and Three Way Catalyst TWC if so equipped 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 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 man ual before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED IT S 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 Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Plug m Bottle of Oil IMP
20. g if Equipped This plug is inserted into the chipper chute to push twigs and small branches towards the impeller blades without endangering your hands Nozzle Door Adjustment Levers The nozzle adjustment levers are located on each side of the nozzle door They are used to adjust nozzle door for ground clearance that will provide the best perfor mance for the operating conditions See Figure 4 1 Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Figure 4 1 Drive Control S Vacuum Chipper Bag Nozzle Door Adjustment Lever t If Equipped Vacuum Chipper Bag Collects shredded or chipped material fed through the chipper chute or vacuumed up through the nozzle Drive Control The drive control is located on the upper handle assem bly Squeezing the drive control against the upper handle engages the rear wheels Release the drive control to slow down or stop wheel drive See Figure 4 1 Caster Locks The caster locks are located on top of each front caster wheel Refer to the Adjustment Section to position wheel locks See Figure 4 1 WARNING Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes Engine Controls See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine Gas and Oil Fill Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual Read instructions
21. he metal tab on the nozzle must depress the safety switch button attached to the front of the chipper shredder vacuum or engine will not start See Figure 3 2 Attaching The Chipper Chute 3 Loosen but do not remove the two hex bolts flat washers and flange nuts which are secured to the support bracket See Figure 3 3 4 a Remove the two flange nuts hex bolts and saddle washers which secure the right side of the upper handle to the right side of the lower handle See Figure 3 4 Remove the three hex nuts and bell washers from the weld studs beside the opening on the right side of the chipper shredder vacuum See Figure 3 4 5 a Place the chipper chute over the weld studs keep ing the slotted side towards the bottom Loosely secure with the three hex nuts and bell washers that were removed earlier Do not fully tighten the hex nuts at this point in the assembly See Figure 3 5 Align the support bracket with the holes in the right side of the upper and lower handles where the hex 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 the handle assemblies See Figure 3 5 Follow by tightening all hardware securely first on the chipper chute then on the support bracket and finally on the handle
22. ngine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Clean lia 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 4 Vacuum bag is full 4 Empty bag Rate of discharge 1 Low engine RPM 1 Always run engine at full throttle slows considerably 2 Chipper blade dull 2 Replace chipper blade or see your or composition of authorized service dealer discharged material changes Storing Your Yard Vacuum WARNING Never store the machine 1 Clean the equipment thoroughly or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as on a water heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliance 2 Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust 3 Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions 4 Store unit in a clean dry area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer Off Season Storage amp Safety Labels A DANGER ROTATING CUTTING BLADES KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT OF OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE IS RUNNING ROTATING BLADES INSIDE KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ALL OPENINGS DO NOT REMOVE OR ATTACH NOZZLE OR OPTIONAL HOSE KIT WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING A DANGER TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY e Read operator s manual Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running There are rotating blade
23. osition S h O oti n g 4 Fuel tank empty or stale fuel 4 Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 5 Engine not primed if equipped 5 Prime engine as instructed in Engine Manual 6 Faulty spark plug 6 Clean adjust gap or replace 7 Engine flooded 7 Wait a few minutes to restart but do not prime Engine runs erratic 1 Spark plug wire loose 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Unit running on CHOKE if equipped 2 Move choke lever to OFF position 3 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 3 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline For repairs beyond 4 Low engine RPM 4 Always run engine at full throttle the minor adjustments 5 Water or dirt in fuel system 5 Drain fuel tank Refill with listed here contact fresh fuel an authorized service 6 Dirty air cleaner 6 Refer to engine manual dealer 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 See authorized service dealer Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Dirty air cleaner 2 Refer to engine manual 3 Carburetor not adjusted properly 3 See authorized service dealer Occasional skips 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Remove spark plug and adjust gap hesitates at 2 Carburetor idle mixture adjustment 2 See authorized service dealer high speed improperly set Excessive 1 Loose parts or damaged impeller 1 See authorized service dealer Vibration Unit does not 1 Discharge area clogged 1 Stop e
24. quickly eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious Never allow children under 16 years old to operate this injury to the eyes machine Children 16 years old and over should read and 3 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting understand the operation instructions and safety rules in slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be WAR N IN G this manual and should be trained and supervised by a caught in movable parts Never operate this machine parent in bare feet or sandals Wear leather work gloves when Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper feeding material in the chipper chute This symbol points instruction 4 Before starting check all bolts and screws for proper tight out important safety Keep bystanders helpers pets and children at least ness to be sure the machine is in safe working condition SE 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation Stop Also visually inspect machine for any damage at frequent instructions which if machine if anyone enters the area intervals not followed could Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area 5 Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels as endanger the personal Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless necessary and deadly gas 6 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this manual before at
25. s inside e Turn engine off and allow to come to a complete stop b ore clearing clogs removing or attaching bag vac nozzle or optional hose kit Do not operde without bag and ac nozzle or optional hose kit in plae Keep bystanders away e Wear approved safety glasses and gbves Avoid loose fitting clothes Muffler gets hot Do not touch or allav debris to collect on it Shut engine off and allav to coolfor at least 2 min before refueling WARNING DO NOT remove safety or any labels from chipper shredder vacuum for any reason Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as on a water heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliance 13 Model 204 6_ 6010066 Nozze Asser 8 710 0069 seen a 20 0406 Weight Asi Rin TT Screw 1 4 14 x 0 625 60 731 1617t TamperPlug os estoa weoi Compie 0x4x4 ee 100228 Pisto Spring Rare 69 748 0405 Wheel Ratchet 1 62 OD x 5 ser 748 0381 Pawi RH 3451D_ O 7250157 cable Te Not Shown 728 0400 Safety Glasses Not Shown t If Equipped 15 Parts List MID ENUINE mmm FACTORY PARTS To order replacement parts contact 1 800 828 5500 1 330 558 7220 or visit www troybilt com Model 204 16 1 781 0
26. se 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 part accessory or attachment not approved by Troy Bilt for use with the product s covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage Normal Wear Parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of purchase Normal wear parts include but are not limited to items such as batteries belts blades blade adapters tines grass bags wheels rider deck wheels seats snow thrower skid shoes friction wheels shave plates auger spiral rubber and tires Attachments Troy Bilt warrants attachments for this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year commencing on the date of the attachment s original purchase or lease Attachments include but are not limited to items such as grass collectors and mulch kits HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area In the U S A Check your Yellow Pages or contact Troy Bilt LLC at P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 or call 1 866 840 6483 1 330 558 7220 or log on to our Web site at www troybilt com In Canada Contact MTD Products Limited Kit
27. t operate this machine on a gravel surface 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 16 Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running Maintenance amp Storage 1 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 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 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 5 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 6 Follow this manual for safe loading unloading transport ing and storage of this machine 7 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 8 Always refer to the operator s manual for proper instruc tions on off season storage 9 If the fuel tank has to be drained do this outdoors 10 Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas oil etc to prot
28. tment lever out away from nozzle 2 Slide the height adjustment lever forward or backward for adjusting the nozzle door upwards or downwards See Figure 5 1 3 Release lever towards nozzle NOTE Height must be adjusted equally In general raise the nozzle to vacuum a thick layer of leaves and lower the nozzle for smooth surfaces Drive Control Cable Adjustment Adjust the drive control if a The chipper shredder vacuum moves forward with the drive control disengaged b It does not self propel with the drive control engaged c Drive belt is slipping unit hesitates while engine maintains the same speed Use the adjustment wheel located in the control housing to tighten or loosen the drive control cable until the above situation is corrected In addition the adjustment wheel may also be used to de termine the position in which the drive control is engaged If it is more comfortable to have the drive engaged with the lever further away from the handle tighten the cable Front Caster Wheels This chipper shredder vacuum is equipped with front caster wheels The casters can be locked in a straight ahead position or to swivel freely 1 Lift and place pins in the larger holes for locked or straight ahead operation and when operating on slopes See Figure 5 2 2 Place pins in smaller holes to allow casters to rotate freely for maneuvering around trees and flower beds Cleaning The Flail Screen If the discharge area
29. troke Let the rope rewind slowly 8 Repeat the previous steps until engine fires When engine starts move choke control if equipped gradually to RUN position NOTE See your engine manual packed with your unit for more detailed instructions flammable and the vapors are explosive Stopping The Engine 1 Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine To Empty Bag 1 Open the large zipper in the rear of the bag to empty the contents Be certain the zipper is closed completely when operating the unit 2 If bag is removed for any reason follow instructions for attaching the bag in the Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum section To Engage Drive e To engage the wheel drive hold the drive control against the upper handle e Release the drive control to stop the rear wheels from driving e Release the drive control to slow down when negotiating an obstacle making a turn or stopping e Engage control slowly to prevent the front wheels from lifting up Using the Chipper Shredder Vacuum e Place both hands on top of the upper handle and hold the drive control against the upper handle to propel the unit over yard Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding e After material has been shredded by the blades on the impeller assembly it will be discharged into catcher bag
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