Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ........................................................................ 3 Assembling Your Chipper Shredder ........................................................................ 5 Know Your Chipper Shredder..........................
Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; DANGER; TRAINING
3 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. ...
Page 5 - SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT; SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER; Loose Parts In Carton; Lowering the Chipper Chute
5 SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER 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 Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator manual packed with your unit. before oper...
Page 6 - Attaching The Debris Collection Bag; Attaching The Tow Bar; SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER
6 Attaching The Debris Collection Bag • To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag completely over the discharge chute. • Position the bag so that the wing knobs which secure the discharge chute to the impeller housing are completely covered. • Pull on the drawstrap until the bag is tight aroun...
Page 7 - SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER; Starting Engine
7 Figure 4 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER WARNING: The operation of any chippershredder can result in foreign objects beingthrown. Always wear the safety glassesprovided with this unit or eye shields beforechipping or shredding and while performingany adjustments or repairs. Gas And Oil ...
Page 8 - Stopping Engine; Operating the Chipper Shredder
8 • Grasp the starter handle and pull the rope out slowly until resistance is felt. When it becomes slightly harder to pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil. Then pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. NOTE: A “clanking” noise may be heard w...
Page 9 - Emptying the Debris Collection Bag; SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER; Lubrication; Customer Responsibilities
9 • Use the tamper to assist in feeding branches into the chipper chute. • Apply intermittent pressure (force, in short pulses) while feeding larger (2- 3-inch diameter) branches into the chipper chute, to avoid bogging or stalling the engine. IMPORTANT: Never feed branches with a diameter greater t...
Page 10 - Maintenance; Cleaning the Reduction Chamber; Replacing the Chipper Blades
10 Discharge Chute: Lubricate the pivot points on the chute deflector with light oil once a season. Engine: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator manual packed with your unit for lubrication instructions. Maintenance Engine Refer to the Maintenance section of the Briggs & Stratton Ow...
Page 11 - Replacing the Shredder Blade
11 Figure 9 NOTE: Use a 3/16” hex key (Allen) wrench on the outside of the blade and a 1/2” box (or socket) wrench on the inside of the impeller. See Figure 9. Hold the Allen wrench stationary and rotate the box (or socket) wrench to loosen the nut. • Install a replacement blade (Part No. 742-0544) ...
Page 12 - Storing Your Chipper Shredder; SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
12 Storing Your Chipper Shredder • Clean the equipment thoroughly. • Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust. • Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions • Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer. SECTION 6: TROUBLESH...
Page 13 - 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” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ...