Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ...................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum ....................................................... 5 Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum ..............................
Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Training; Operation
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES Training 1. 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. 2. Be familia...
Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM; Unpacking; Before Assembly; Attaching The Nozzle; Attaching the Chipper Chute
5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM 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.) • Cut along corners, lay carton down flat, and remove...
Page 6 - Attaching The Bag
6 • 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. Figure 4 • Place the chipper chute over the weld studs keeping the slotted side towards the bottom. Loosely secure with the three hex nuts and bell wa...
Page 7 - SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM; Stopping the Engine
7 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM m 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....
Page 8 - SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM; Starting Engine; Tire Pressure
8 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER 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. Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instr...
Page 9 - SECTION 5: ADJUSTING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM; Front Caster Wheels; Nozzle Door Height; Drive Clutch Cable
9 SECTION 5: ADJUSTING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM 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. • Lift and place pins in the larger holes for locked or straight ahead operation. See...
Page 10 - SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM; Lubrication
10 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM 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 w...
Page 11 - Replacing the Belt
11 • 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. NOTE: Make sure that blades are reassembled with thesharp edge facing upward. Replacing the Belt NOTE: Because the engine on this equipme...
Page 13 - SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING
13 SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer. Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct starting p...
Page 14 - SECTION 8: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 204
14 SECTION 8: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 204 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 13 13 14 14 15 16 1 2 3 17 18 19 20 19 18 21 22 20 Ref. No. Part No. Description 1. 781-0633 Chute Flap Strip 2. 735-0249 Chute Flap 3. 728-0175 Pop Rivet 4. 731-1838A Discharge Chute 5. 764-04001 Bag 6. 631-0086 Nozzle Assembly 7. 7...
Page 20 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
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 o...