Page 2 - Finding and Recording Model Number; Please do; Table of Contents; . Click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page.
Finding and Recording Model Number Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support. Table of Contents BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information to the sa...
Page 3 - WARNING
3 1 Safety Labels 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 at-tempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these i...
Page 4 - Training
4 Safe Operation Practices Training 1. 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. 2. Be familiar with all controls...
Page 5 - Safe; Your Responsibility
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 a...
Page 6 - Opening Carton; Removing Unit From Carton; Loose Parts In Carton; Setting Up; IMPORTANT
6 Figure 1 Drive Control Speed Control Upper Handle Bag Hose Assembly Blower Chute Carriage Screws Upper Hose Handle Bracket Rope Guide Handle Knobs Wing Nut Cable Guide Bottle of Engine Oil Operator’s Manual Safety Glasses Lower Hose Handle Bracket Lower Handle Wing Nuts IMPORTANT: This unit is shi...
Page 7 - Attaching The Handle; Make sure the cables
7 Figure Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure ! " A B Align pin with this hole. Attaching The Handle 1. Remove the hairpin clips from the handle brackets and remove the carriage screws and wing nuts from the lower handle.a. Place the bottom holes in lower handle over the pins on the handle brackets and secu...
Page 8 - Attaching The Bag
8 Figure 6 6. a. Snap the hose handle first into the upper hose handle bracket and then into the lower hose handle bracket. See Figure 6. b. Lay hose tubing on hanger bracket next to chipper chute. Attaching The Bag 7. Grasp bag handle with one hand and slide locking rod on mounting bracket with oth...
Page 9 - Attaching The Blower Chute
9 Figure 8 Attaching The Blower Chute (If Equipped) NOTE: The bag must be removed before installing the blower chute. 8. a. Grasp blower chute with one hand and slide locking rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine. Use the end of mounting bracket as lever-age when sliding the locking ...
Page 10 - Speed Control
10 Figure 9 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. WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredde...
Page 11 - Starting Engine; Stopping Engine; Operating
11 Hose Assembly Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach places. See Figure 9. Nozzle/ Hose Vac Lever The nozzle/hose vac handle is located on top of the nozzle. Use it to switch vacuum suction between the nozzle and the hose assembly...
Page 12 - Move the speed
1 To Empty Bag 1. a. Unhook bag straps from the lower handle. b. Unsnap bag clip from the top of lower handle. See Figure 10. c. Grasp bag handle with one hand and pull lock rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine to release. d. Lift bag off back of unit.2. Twist the two buttons on the...
Page 13 - Using The Hose Assembly
13 Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding. After material has been shredded by the flail blades on the impeller assembly, it will be discharged into catcher bag or through blower chute. Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than ve...
Page 14 - Nozzle Height Adjustment; Maintaining
14 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 each wheel shoulder screw (rear wheel) and pivot arm axle (front wheel) once a season with light oil. Refer to Figure 17. 2. N...
Page 15 - Drive Control Cable Adjustment; Removing The Flail Screen
1 Drive Control Cable Adjustment Adjust the drive control cable if the yard vacuum does not self propel with the drive control engaged, or if the unit hesitates while the engine maintains the same speed after approximately 20 hours of use. To move the z-fitting of the drive control cable from its fa...
Page 17 - Storing Your Yard Vacuum
17 9. Using a 3/16” allen wrench, remove the flat head cap screws that hold the chipper blade to the impeller. These screws are accessible through the opening created when the chipper chute was removed earlier. See Figure 23. 10. The nuts on the flat head cap screws can be reached from underneath us...
Page 18 - Trouble; Cause
18 For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. 6 Trouble Shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Throttle lever not in correct starting position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected.3. Choke not in CHOKE position (if equipped). 4. Fuel tank ...
Page 19 - Use this page to make
19 For parts and/or accessories please call 1-866-840-6483, or 1-330-558-7220. www.troybilt.com NOTES: Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
Page 21 - Parts List; To order replacement
1 7 Parts List To order replacement parts, contact 1-800-520-5520, 1-330-558-7220 or visit www.troybilt.com. Ref. Part No. Description 1. 736-0451 Saddle Washer, .320 x.93 2. 749-04163 Upper Handle 3. 720-0279 Knob 4. 710-1205 Eye Bolt 5. 781-1056 Upper Handle Bracket 6. 710-0726 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-...
Page 24 - 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 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 possess...