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Chipper Shredder

Vacuum

Model Number

204

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

TROY-BILT LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

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.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO.

769-00170a.fm

(6/02)

Summary of content (24 pages)

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Chipper Shredder Vacuum Model Number 204 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 forestcovered, 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.
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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.
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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. 11. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in place and operating properly. 12. 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. 13.
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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. NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper shredder vacuum. SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM 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.
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Attaching The Nozzle • • Remove three wing nuts from the front of the chipper shredder vacuum. Place nozzle in position over the three studs on unit and secure with wing nuts just removed. See Figure 2. Flange Nuts Weld Studs Wing Nuts Wing Nut Nozzle Hex Nuts & Hex Bolts & Bell Washers Saddle Washers Figure 4 • Figure 2 NOTE: The metal tab on the nozzle must depress the safety switch button attached to the front of chipper shredder vacuum or the engine will not start.
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Discharge Chute Bag Opening in place. Squeeze the clamp on the drawstring and pull the drawstring tight. Release the clamp. See Figure 7.
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Drive Clutch Control Engine Controls The drive clutch control is located on the upper handle assembly. Squeezing the drive clutch control against the upper handle engages the rear wheels. Release the drive clutch control to slow down or stop the wheel drive. See Figure 8. See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine. Stopping Engine • Throttle Control Lever (Not Shown) The throttle control lever is located on the engine.
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shredding. After material has been shredded by the blades on the impeller assembly, it will be discharged into catcher bag. 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. See Figure 9.
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Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment Adjust the drive clutch control if the chipper shredder vacuum moves forward with the drive clutch control disengaged, if it does not self-propel with the drive clutch control engaged, or if drive belt is slipping (unit hesitates while engine maintains the same speed). Use the adjustment wheel located in the clutch control housing to tighten or loosen the clutch cable.
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• • • • • • Stop the engine and make certain the chipper shredder vacuum has come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine. Remove the vacuum bag from the unit. Remove the four self-tapping screws from the bottom of the discharge chute, and the hex bolt, flat washer and hex nut from the top. Remove the discharge chute assembly. See Figure 13. Remove the two hex bolts and hex nuts which extend through the impeller housing.
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• • • Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing two self-tapping screws. Refer to Figure 14. Tip the unit backward so that it rests on the handles. Remove the lower belt guard by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 15. • • Hex Bolts Safety Switch Self-Tapping Screw Remove the impeller assembly from the crankshaft and unthread the special impeller tool from the impeller assembly.
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• • • Slide the impeller assembly onto the crankshaft and place a screwdriver under the belt. Turn the impeller assembly counterclockwise to seat the belt into the slot on the impeller. Make sure the belt is routed inside all belt guards. Secure the impeller assembly to the crankshaft using the hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washer previously removed. Torque the bolt to 550 in. lbs. to 700 in. lbs. Place the housing blades against the inner housing. See Figure 19.
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SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Cause Remedy 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. (If Equipped) 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. (If Equipped) 5. Blocked fuel line. 6. Faulty spark plug. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Move throttle lever to FAST position. 1. Spark plug wire loose. 2. Unit running on CHOKE. (If Equipped) 3.
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NOTES 15
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Model 204 3 1 2 17 18 19 20 4 19 20 21 22 18 5 9 10 8 6 7 11 12 13 15 9 14 10 8 14 16 13 16
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Model 204 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Part No.
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Model 204 1 2 3 2 4 7 6 13 3 14 18 15 13 14 5 16 17 11 8 10 9 12 5 3 25 26 21 22 2 15 17 14 19 30 23 31 24 30 27 34 35 28 32 29 33 18
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Model 204 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Part No. 681-0116 719-0329 715-0166 681-0107 711-0833B 736-0119 710-1054 742-0544 712-0411 736-0247 736-0217 710-1273 723-0438 710-0604A 712-0384 781-0627 712-3004A Ref. No. Part Description Impeller Ass’y Complete Flail Blade Spiral Pin Impeller Assembly Clevis Pin Lock Washer 5/16 Cap Screw 5/16-24 x 1.0 Chipper Blade Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24 Flat Washer .406 x 1/1/4 Lock Washer 3/8 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 2.
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Model 204 9 11 2 5 6 4 10 6 5 1 13 17 8 3 7 4 16 15 8 17 14 12 19 18 44 49 30 24 27 27 29 25 40 45 55 35 36 48 41 34 33 32 42 23 37 54 50 52 38 51 31 47 43 50 28 26 39 46 22 53 20
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Model 204 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Part No. 781-0677 781-0676 754-0457 748-0313 741-0413 736-0336 713-0422 710-0896 710-0603 618-0256 611-0063 10622B 634-0244 712-0456 712-3027 714-0104 736-0366 748-0188B 748-0381 748-0405 618-0255 16500A 711-1118 717-1432 721-0213 736-0187 736-0336 741-0413 Ref. No.
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Model 204 5 1 6 2 4 3 7 8 3 9 20 11 10 12 8 22 2 26 21 13 15 14 13 13 12 24 16 19 26 23 12 18 29 25 26 12 28 13 30 25 26 31 27 12 18 32 34 35 30 36 13 37 38 29 34 39 29 32 35 36 13 33 37 38 40 41 38 45 20 42 43 37 44 46 47 29 38 37 44 48 46 45 47 48 22 17 18
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Model 204 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Part No. 749-1095 1539-019 711-0737 746-0714 731-1735 731-0620 731-1736 710-0841 731-1059 710-1331 710-0805 736-0451 712-3004A 725-0157 712-0138 736-0329 781-0647 710-3008 747-0815 710-0896 731-1646 719-0359 747-0929A 736-3008 Ref. No. Part Description Upper Handle Push Nut Stud Pin .250 x 1.75 Clutch Cable 56" Upper Clutch Cover Drive Lever Lower Clutch Cover Screw #10-12 x .
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 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 (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.