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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 sample model plate provided to the 
right. You can locate the model plate by standing behind the 
unit and looking down at the frame below the engine. This 
information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web 
site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support 
Department or an authorized service dealer.

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new chipper shredder. It will help you assemble, pre-

pare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

 

Customer Support

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this 
unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
1.  Visit 

mtdproducts.com

. Click on the Service & Support menu option. 

2. Phone a 

Customer Support Representative

 at 1 (800) 520-5520.

3. The 

engine manufacturer

 is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifica-

tions, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with 

your unit, for more information. 

 

Customer Support .............................................. 2
Safety Labels ...................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder .................... 6
Operating Your Chipper Shredder ..................... 8

Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder ................ 10
Troubleshooting ................................................ 12
Parts List ........................................................... 14
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover

www.troybilt.com

TROY-BILT  LLC

P. O. BOX

  

361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

1-800-520-5520

330-558-7220

Summary of Contents for 24A-424G766

Page 1: ...e 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 fe...

Page 2: ...ease read and understand what it says Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek he...

Page 3: ...rs Read and follow all instructions in this manual before at tempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED ITS...

Page 4: ...amage at frequent intervals 5 Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels as necessary 6 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely...

Page 5: ...ry machine while the engine is running Maintenance Storage 1 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 2 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals...

Page 6: ...ver the chute deflector b Position the bag so that the wing knobs which secure the chute deflector to the impeller housing are completely covered c Pull on the drawstrap until the bag is tight around...

Page 7: ...with a diameter greater than 1 2 inch in the hopper Doing so can result in serious damage to your unit s shredder blade flails or impeller Spring Latch The spring latch is located on the top of the ho...

Page 8: ...starter rope It is completely normal and does NOT indicate a malfunction of any kind 6 Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Keep a firm grip on starter handle Let rope rewind slowly 7 Rep...

Page 9: ...her available device i e broom stick to dislodge debris located toward the base of the hopper 4 Restart engine NOTE If you re unable to pull the starter rope as a result of accumulated debris near the...

Page 10: ...hamber WARNING The impeller s shredder blade and chipper blades are sharp Wear leather work gloves to protect your hands when cleaning out the reduction chamber If the reduction chamber becomes clogge...

Page 11: ...engine disconnect spark plug and make certain that all moving parts have come to a complete stop 2 Remove the two flange nuts and hex bolts which secure the hopper support bracket to the impeller hous...

Page 12: ...plug wire loose 2 Unit running on CHOKE if equipped 3 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 4 Vent in gas cap plugged 5 Water or dirt in fuel system 6 Dirty air cleaner 7 Carburetor out of adjustment Engin...

Page 13: ...5 715 0166 Spiral Pin 156 x 1 0 6 719 0329 Flail 7 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 8 742 04050 Shredder Blade 9 742 0544 Chipper Blade 10 781 0735 Retainer Clip 1 681 0133 Tongue Hitch Mount 2 681 0134A Bas...

Page 14: ...14 Models 414 424 Model 424 Only Model 414 Only...

Page 15: ...ng Assembly 33 681 0183A Frame Assembly 681 0184A Frame Assembly 34 681 04002 Outer Flail Housing Assembly 35 710 0157 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 24 x 75 36 710 0502A Hex Sems Screw 3 8 16 x 1 25 37 710 0825...

Page 16: ...ts 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 s...

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