0 T-RnV BILT* - 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, brushcovered 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.
TABLEOFCONTENTS 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 ..........................
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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 instructionsin 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.
2, Before starting themachine, make surethechipper chute, feedintake, and cutting chamber are empty and 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. 13, 14, 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 the impeller strikes a foreign object or and/or if your machine should make an unusual noise or vibration, shut the engine off immediately.
SECTION2: ASSEMBLING YOURCHIPPERSHREDDER VACUUM Unpacking AttachingThe Nozzle • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. • • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator's manual, etc.) Cut along corners, lay carton down flat, and remove packing material. Roll or slide unit out of carton and check carton • • • Remove three wing nuts from the front of the chipper shredder vacuum.
Remove the three hex nuts and bell washers from 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 5.
SECTION3: KNOWYOURCHIPPERSHREDDER VACUUM _IL ARNING: 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 Bag / Nozzle / Nozzle Door Adjustment Lever Caster Locks Figure 7 Vacuum/ChipperBag Nozzle Collects shredded or chipped material fed through the chipper chute or vacuumed up through the nozzle. See Figure 7.
SECTION4: OPERATING YOURCHIPPERSHREDDER VACUUM Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. A pair of safety glasses has been provided with this equipment. 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. • ToEmptyBag • • Gas& OilFill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual.
SECTION5: ADJUSTING YOURCHIPPERSHREDDER VACUUM any _lb Slide the height adjustment lever forward or backward for adjusting the nozzle door upwards or downwards. Height must be adjusted equally. In general, raise the nozzle to vacuum a thick layer of leaves and lower the nozzle for smooth surfaces. any WARNING: without Do notfirst at stopping time make adjustments engine, disconnecting spark plug wire, and grounding it against the engine. See Figure 9.
SECTION6: MAINTAININGYOURCHIPPERSHREDDER VACUUM • WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or repairs, stop the engine, wait until the machine comes to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Reattach the discharge chute assembly with the hardware previously removed and attach the bag to the unit. Hex Bolts Hex Nuts Screen Lubrication • • • Wheels: Lubricate the rear wheels with light oil once a season.
Remove the two hex bolts and hex lock nuts which extend through the housing. Lift the flail screen out of the housing. Refer to Figure 11. Remove the outer housing and housing blades by removing the fourteen self-tapping screws. Remove the hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washer that secures the impeller assembly to the crankshaft. See Figure 15. Hex Bolt Lock Washer _l/I ° Impeller Flat Washer_-----------T_o Assembly WARNING: _ Use caution when replacing the blades.
Outer Mounting Belt Guard c_ Spring Housing_ Adapter Idler--_ _-__erke t Transmission Pulley Holes foi" Screwdrivers Figure 17 • Press down on the belt guard spring by the idler pulley, and release the spring from the slot on the idler bracket. • Place the belt on the idler pulley and place belt guard spring back into the slot on the idler bracket. See Figure 17. Place the mounting adapter against the engine and make sure the hole in the mounting adapter is facing up.
SECTION7: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start Cause 1. 2. 3. Remedy 5. Spark plug wire disconnected. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. (If Equipped) Choke not in CHOKE position. (If Equipped) Blocked fuel line. 6. Faulty spark plug. 1. 2. 1. 2. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. Move choke lever to OFF position. 3. Spark plug wire loose. Unit running on CHOKE. (If Equipped) Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 3. 4. 5. 6.
SECTION8: PARTSLISTFORMODEL204 Ref. No. 3 / Part No. Description 1. 2. 781-0633 735-0249 Chute Flap Strip Chute F!ap 3. 4. 728-0175 731-1838A Pop Rivet 5. 764-04001 Discharge Chute 'Bag 6. 631-0086 Nozzle Assembly 7. 731-1831 Nozzle Flap 710-0969 Screw i 8. i 21 9. 720-0190 10. 11. 732-0754 781-0702 Ispring Lever Index Bracket RH Height Adjustment Knob 12. 781-0703 'Index Bracket LH 13. 14. 738-0913 736-3084 Shoulder Screw Flat Washer,510 15. 16.
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Model204 Ref. No. Part No. Ref. No. Description Part No. Description 741-0414 Flange Bearing .629 ID 2. 781-0677 781-0676 Chain Case LH Chain Case RH 741-0415 Flange Bearing .566 ID 3. 754-0457 V-Belt 31. 719-0325 Lower Housing 4. 5_ 748-0313 741-0413 6. 736-0336 7. 8. 713-0422 710-1652 Spacer Hex Flange Bearing FlatWasher Chain TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.625" 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 748-0373 719-0324A .748-0208A 710-0589 717-1433 Flange Bearing.503 ID Upper Housing Flange Bearing.
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Model204 Ref. No. Part No. 1. 749-1095 2. 1539-019 Upper Handle Push Nut 3. 711-0737 Stud Pin .250 x 1.75 4. 746-0714 5. 6. 731-1735 731-0620 i 7. 8, 9. 731-1736 710-0841 731-1059 10. 11. 12. 710-1331 710-0805 736-0451 13. 14. 712-3004A 725-0157 Ref. No. Description Part No. Description 26. 27. 710.3103 749.1094 710'0502A Clutch Cable 56" 29. 710.0604A Upper Clutch Cover Drive Lever Lower Clutch Cover 30. 31. ,741.0413 681.0097A 32. Screw#10-12x.750 33.¸¸¸¸ ¸ 781.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED 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" warrants this product 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.