Troy-Bilt CSV206 Chipper User Manual
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1. Self Tapping Screws Figure 14 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 ppe Flat Washer Inner Housing Blades Figure 15 Thread the special impeller tool into the crankshaft Stop when the impeller assembly can move on the crankshaft If the old belt is still on the unit cut belt to remove from unit Remove impeller assembly from the crankshaft and unthread the impeller tool from the impeller Jef Koal e Hex Bolts Hex Bolts J Figure 16 Remove the inner housing and mounting adapter by removing the five hex bolts and two hex nuts See Figure 16 Insert new belt between the frame and the transmission pulley See Figure 17 You may have to slightly pry the frame away from the pulley with a screwdriver for this Belt Guard Spring Mounting Adapter Transmission Pulley 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 on2. Drive Clutch Control Chipper Chute Bag Caster Locks Nozzle Nozzle Door Adjustment Lever Figure 7 Vacuum Chipper Bag Collects shredded or chipped material fed through the chipper chute or vacuumed up through the nozzle See Figure 7 Chipper Chute Allow twigs and small branches up to 3 in diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping See Figure 7 Tamper Plug This plug is inserted into the chipper chute to push twigs and small branches towards the impeller blades without endangering your hands 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 7 Nozzle Door Adjustment Levers The nozzle adjustment levers are located on each side of the nozzle door They are used to adjust the nozzle door for ground clearance that will provide the best performance for the operating conditions See Figure 7 Nozzle Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding Drive Clutch Control 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 7 Throttle Control Lever The throttle control lever is located on the engine It controls the engine s speed and stops the engine Refer
3. 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 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 or log 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 may 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 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 its 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 No implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written w
4. Flat Washer Hex Nut re oe iz Screws Figure 11 Remove the two hex bolts and hex nuts which extend through the impeller housing Lift the flail screen from inside the housing See Figure 12 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 Reattach the discharge chute assembly with the hardware previously removed and attach the bag to the unit Hex Bolts Hex Nuts Flail Screen Figure 12 Servicing the Blades NOTE When tipping the unit empty the fuel tank and keep the spark plug side up Lock Nuts aa Oia Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine Remove the flail screen as instructed in the previous section Remove plastic belt cover from front of the engine by removing the two self tapping screws See Figure 13 Remove the access plate by removing two hex lock nuts See Figure 13 Locate one of the chipper blades in the access opening by rotating the impeller assembly by hand Remove the chipper blade using a 3 16 allen wrench and a 1 2 wrench Remove other blade in the same manner to replace or sharpen Access Plate L DAR Self Tapping Screws W amp Vi for i a Figure 13 WARNING Use caution when replaci
5. IMPELLER TO COME TOA COMPLETE STOP BEFORE REMOVING THE BAG 30131 A DANGER ROTATING CUTTING BLADES o z fc a gt lt KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT OF OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE IS RUNNING 530181 ROTATING BLADES INSIDE KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ALL OPENING REMOVE OR ATTACH NOZZLE OR OPTIONAL HOSE KIT WHEN ENGINE SECTION 2 ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM Attaching The Nozzle Unpacking 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 e Cutalong corners lay carton down flat and remove packing material Roll or slide unit out of carton and check carton thoroughly for loose parts Loose Parts In Carton Following is the list of loose parts shipped with your equipment Compare the parts with the illustration in Figure 1 to identify these items 1 Nozzle 2 Bag 3 Chipper Chute 4 Tamper Plug 5 Oil Not Shown a Tamper Plug Figure 1 Before Assembly 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 accompanying engine manual before operating your machine NOTE Reference to right or left side of the equipment is observed from the operating position unless otherwise stated Before starting assembly disconnect the spark plug wire fro
6. and ground it against the engine Preparation 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment 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 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 while the
7. to the engine manual for further details Engine Controls Refer to the engine manual for the location and function of these controls Stopping the Engine e Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position e Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine SECTION 4 OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM e 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 A during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes Gas amp Oil Fill Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual Read instructions carefully 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 Starting Engine 1 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 e Attach spark plug wire to spark plug Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened secure
8. OTROY BILT Operator s Manual Chipper Shredder Vacuum CSV206 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 0 BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 769 00170B 11 2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation PractiCeS ccccccceseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessaeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeeeee 3 Assembling Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum ccccccceeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeseaeeeeenaeeeeaes 5 Know Your Chipper Shredder VACUUM ccceescceceeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeaeeseseeeeseaeeneneees 7 Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseueeeeenaeeesaes 8 Adjusting Your Chipper Shredder VACUUM cccc
9. arranty 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 dealer 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
10. e hex nuts and bell washers that were removed earlier Do not fully tighten the hex nuts at this point in the assembly See Figure 5 Chipper a Chute Flange Nuts A fi N PK EN 1 6 1 Yr ID B Hex Bolts amp J Saddle Washers g Figure 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 e Replace the hex bolts saddle washers and flange nuts to affix the support bracket to the handle assemblies See Figure 5 Follow by tightening all hardware securely first on the chipper chute then on the support bracket and finally on the handle Attaching The Bag 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 6 Discharge Strap Figure 6 e Place the four straps on top of the bag over the upper handle hooking them on the studs to secure in place See Figure 6 Squeeze the clamp on the drawstring and pull the drawstring tight Release the clamp SECTION 3 KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM T WARNING Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly
11. eescceceeeeeeeeteeteeeeeeseaaeeseneeeeaas 9 Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum ssesssseessssssessrrssrrrssrrnesrnssrrnssensns 10 Troubleshooting nren ANEA 13 Pano Letona E acenubetactrenebesverte 16 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new chipper shredder vacuum It will help you assemble prepare and maintain the unit for best performance Please read and understand what it says Before you start assembling your new equipment please locate the model plate on the 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 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 e TROY BILT LLC i OTROY BILT TROY BILT LLC Copy the serial number here www troybilt com CLEVELAND OH 44136 330 558 7220 1 800 520 5520 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 informa
12. engine is hot or running e Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling f Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than 1 2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion g Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely h If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move machine to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting 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 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 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 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 the impeller strikes a foreign object or and or if your machine should make an unusual noise or vibration shut the engine off immediately Allow t
13. he impeller to 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 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 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 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 inj
14. ly over metal tip on the spark plug e Make certain drive clutch control is in the disengaged released position 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 the engine manual e Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or START position e Place one foot on the left rear wheel to prevent the unit from skidding while starting 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 at the start of the compression cycle which will continue to be heard till the impeller reaches full speed e Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Let the rope rewind slowly e Repeat until engine cranks When engine starts move choke control if equipped gradually to RUN position 1o Empty Bag 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 e If bag is removed for any reason follow instructions for attaching the bag in the ASSEMBLY section w Engage Drive To engage the wheel drive hold the drive clutch control against the upper handle e Release the drive clutch control to stop the rear wheels from driving e Release the drive clutch control to slow d
15. m the spark plug on the chipper shredder vacuum and ground against the engine 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 rs a P Wing J F SAR Nuts Wing M P AY u ME gf NY M Nut IN o X AAN Nozzle Figure 2 NOTE The metal tab on the nozzle must depress the safety switch button attached to the front of the chipper shredder vacuum or the engine will not start Attaching the Chipper Chute Loosen but do not remove the two hex bolts flat washers and flange nuts which are secured to the support bracket See Figure 3 Chipper S M Hex Bolts Flat Washers Flange Support Nuts Bracket Figure 3 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 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 4 Flange Nuts j jj P A N n SRSLY g H A AS SNA Y hy KS Hex Nuts amp amp Bell Washers Saddle Washers Figure 4 Place the chipper chute over the weld studs keeping the slotted side towards the bottom Loosely secure with the thre
16. ng the blades Wear heavy gloves to avoid injury while handling the weld bolts housing or the blades e 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 Ib NOTE Make sure that blades are reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward Replacing the Belt NOTE Because the engine on this equipment has a tapered crankshaft a special impeller removal tool part number 753 0900 is required to remove the impeller assembly Contact your local service dealer for this e Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it away from the spark plug Drain the gasoline and oil from the chipper shredder vacuum Remove the three wing nuts that secure the nozzle to the outer housing and remove the nozzle Refer to Figure 2 Remove the vacuum bag from the unit e Remove the discharge chute as instructed in Cleaning The Flail Screen e Remove the plastic belt cover from front of the engine by removing two self tapping screws Refer to Figure 13 e 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 14 e Remove the safety switch from front of the outer housing by removing the two self tapping screws See Figure 14 Safety Switch Self Tapping Screw a Lower Belt Guard
17. nnect and 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 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 4 Vacuum bag is full 4 Empty bag 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
18. opping engine disconnecting spark plug wire and grounding it against the engine 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 e Lift and place pins in the larger holes for locked or straight ahead operation See Figure 8 a Place pins in smaller holes to allow casters to rotate freely b Lock wheels in straight position when operating on slopes Smaller Hole Rotate Freely Locked Figure 8 Nozzle Door Height 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 Adjustment Lever Figure 9 e 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 See Figure 9 Drive Clutch Cable Adjust the drive clutch control if a the chipper shredder vacuum moves forward with the drive clutch control disengaged b it does not self propel with the drive clutch control engaged or c drive belt is slipping unit hesitates while engine maintains the same speed e Use the adjustment wheel located in the clutch control housing to tighten or loosen the clutch cable e In addition the adjustmen
19. own when negotiating an obstacle making a turn or stopping Engage control slowly to prevent the front wheels from lifting up Using the Chipper Shredder Vacuum Place both hands on top of upper handle to push unit over yard waste Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for 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 WARNING Do not attempt to shred chip or A 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 Tire Pressure Pneumatic tires only Maximum tire pressure under any circumstance is 30 psi Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times SECTION 5 ADJUSTING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM WARNING Do notat any time make any A adjustments without first st
20. t wheel may also be used to determine the position in which the drive clutch control is engaged If it is more comfortable to have the drive engaged with the lever further away from the handle tighten the clutch cable See Figure 10 Tighten Adjustment Wheel Loosen Figure 10 SECTION 6 MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM maintenance or repairs stop the engine wait T WARNING Before performing any until the machine comes to a complete stop disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting Lubrication Wheels Lubricate the rear wheels with light oil once a season Nozzle Door Adjustment Levers Lubricate each adjustment lever once a season with light oil Front Caster Wheels Grease fittings are located on the front caster wheels to provide easy lubrication of the swivel pins Cleaning the Flail Screen If the discharge area becomes clogged remove the flail screen and clean area as follows t Self Tapping Discharge Chute gt 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 and tamper plug from the equipment and save 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 11 Hex Bolt
21. the fuel tank has to be drained do this outdoors 10 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 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 4 WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY Read Owner s Manual and all safety labels on machine before starting and using machine nlet and discharge ting clothes Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Keep all shields and guards e g upper chipper chute extension discharge chute nozzle assembly in place and securely attached Check bag frequently for wear Replace if worn or damaged If unit becomes clogged or jammed shut off engine right away Do not attempt to clear clog or jam with e running Refer to Maintenance Section of Ov r s Manual for gt t and can cause burns Do not touch To avoid a fire hazard combustible debris off hot muffler and engine Do not attempt to remove or attach vac nozzle or optional Hose Kit with engine running Do not operate unit unless nozzle or least 2 minutes before refueling 4 CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT WITHOUT ENTIRE BAG AND DISCHARGE CHUTE IN PLACE TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND ALLOW THE
22. 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 Place the inner housing against the mounting adapter and the frame Secure with five hex bolts and two hex nuts previously removed Refer to Figure 16 Slide the impeller assembly onto the crankshaft and place a screwdriver under the belt Turn the impeller assembly counterclockwise to place the belt into the slot on the impeller Make sure the belt is routed inside all belt guards Secure impeller assembly to crankshaft using hex bolt lock washer and flat washer previously removed Torque bolt between 550 700 in Ib Place the housing blades against the inner housing Refer to Figure 15 Place the outer housing against the inner housing See Figure 18 Insert two screwdrivers into the holes to hold the blades in place while attaching the outer housing Secure with the 14 self tapping screws previously removed Insert all screws first before tightening Reassemble the flail screen discharge chute nozzle and the bag For reassembly follow instructions on previous page in reverse order Holes for Screwdrivers Figure 18 Engine A few general recommendations are given below However refer to the accompanying engine manual for further details e Check engine oil level before each use as instr
23. tion CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call the Customer Support Department lp Call 1 330 558 7220 or 1 866 840 6483 to reach a Customer Support representative v Please have your unit s model number and serial number ready when you call See previous A 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 1 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
24. to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death Training Read understand 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 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 a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire
25. ucted in the engine manual 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 engine manual The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications Storing Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Clean the equipment thoroughly e Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust e Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions e Store unit in a clean dry area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer WARNING Never store the machine or fuel A 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 SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Spark plug wire disconnected ak Connect wire to spark plug 2 Fueltank empty or stale fuel 2 Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Throttle control lever notin correct 3 Move throttle lever to FAST position starting position If Equipped 4 Choke notin CHOKE position 4 Move choke to CHOKE position If Equipped 5 Blocked fuel line 5 Clean fuel line 6 Faulty spark plug 6 Clean adjust gap or replace Engine runs erratic 1 Spark plug wire loose 1 Co
26. uries Never operate this machine without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Do not operate this machine on a gravel surface Do not operate this machine 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 amp 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 4 Donotchange 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 transporting 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 instructions on off season storage 9 If
27. 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 obtain warranty coverage Troy Bilt LLC P 0 BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 Phone 1 866 840 6483 1 330 558 7220
28. your nearest authorized service dealer MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR OTROY 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 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 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 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 grass bags rider deck wheels seats snow thrower skid shoes shave plates auger spiral rubber and tires
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