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Page 1: ...7 50 Owner Operator Manual TROY BILT ChipperNac Safety Assembly Features and Controls Operation Maintenance Repairs...

Page 2: ...ts and dependable ser vice if properly operated and maintained You will find this machine to be a most unique and helpful tool in caring for your property Now you can chip vacuum and shred your organi...

Page 3: ...908588 1 Back Strip 1908686 1 Handle long section 1908639005 1 Handle short section 1908687005 1 Screw 1 4 20 90005 1 Nut 1 4 20 03207 1 Grip mounted on handle T239797 1 Hose Clamp 1908666 2 Screw 5 1...

Page 4: ...s or screens or before adjusting fan cover shut off engine disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop Failure to follow these instructions can res...

Page 5: ...ts hardware bag con tains three new parts that are not shown or listed on Page 9 of your Manual These parts will be used to install the new Throttle Control Refer to the table to the right and to Figu...

Page 6: ...and wheel drive bail cable with cable tie as shown THROTTLE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your new engine throttle control see Fig 4 has three positions in dicated on the control body FAST SLOW and S...

Page 7: ...adjusted the Control Lever should contact the High Speed Stop tab and the Shut Off Clip 7 If you are unable to properly adjust the cable contact your local authorized dealer or the Factory IMPORTANT T...

Page 8: ...able to the frame On Page 13 The new wiring arrangements for the 4HP and 5HP Models are shown in Figures 6 and 7 Figure 6 4HP Model Wiring Arrangement NEW MODEL NUMBERS Figure 7 5HP Model Wiring Arran...

Page 9: ...moving or Changing AShredder Screen 23 Walk Behind Operation and Transporting Your Machine 24 Starting and Stopping the Engine 26 Using the Vacuuming Attachments 27 Chipper Operation 29 Clearing the M...

Page 10: ...m either your TROY BILT Chipper Vac authorized dealer or directly from the Factory To order a part from the Factory refer to your separate Parts Catalog to find the part Please contact your local TROY...

Page 11: ...r heat from the system will not ig nite flammable material Failure of the owner operator of the equipment to com ply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law and may also be a violat...

Page 12: ...ing gasoline and other fuels Gasoline and its va pors are higWy flammable and ex plosive To help prevent a fire or explosion 2 Never carry passengers on this equipment They could falloff and be seriou...

Page 13: ...come to a complete stop 21 Exercise extreme caution on slopes and avoid excessively steep slopes On the self propelled model do not shift gears on slopes 22 Never operate this equipment at high trans...

Page 14: ...rts Parts manufac tured by others could present a safety hazard even though they may fit on this equipment 8 Store this equipment where children will not have access to it Disconnect the spark plug wi...

Page 15: ...TALLING OR REMOVING THE COLLECTION BAG STOP ENGINE DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO STOP 190 9 192 ON UPPER HALF OF DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR ROTATING CUTTING BLADES INSIDE CHIPPE...

Page 16: ...e SHP Model Install the Chipper Chute Add Motor Oil to the Engine Install the Collection Bag Install the Vacuum Attachment Inspection After Delivery Inspect your machine immediately after it has been...

Page 17: ...20 2 Knob 5 16 18 2 Knob 1 4 20 1 Curved Head Screw 1 4 20 x 1 5 8 2 Curved Head Screw 5 16 18 x 2 6 Flange Lock Hex Head Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 Grade 5 2 Self Thread HexlWasher Screw 10 24 x 1 2 5 Cabl...

Page 18: ...2 curved head screws C Inset 2 through the handlebars and brackets F Insall a star lock washer D on each screw G Add a 5 16 18 knob E on each screw and tighten securely F With a 1 2 wrench securely ti...

Page 19: ...this test I W lo E Assembly G Reinstall the transaxle access cover with the three cover mount ing screws removed previously NOTE Put the GEAR SHIFT LEVER in N Neutral to move the machine without the e...

Page 20: ...orner of the mounting flange fits into the nar row slot between the engine body and the machine housing E On all models align the four holes in the mounting flange with the four holes in the machine h...

Page 21: ...om oil fill hole Replace fill plug securely For 5HP engine Fill oil sump slowly until oil reaches FULL mark on dipstick DO NOT OVERFILL While adding oil frequently reinstall dipstick dip stick must be...

Page 22: ...chipper chute or discharge deflector chute when engine is running Before inspecting or servicing any part of the machine shut off engine disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and make sure that...

Page 23: ...mbly spin at speeds up to 3600 RPM creating a powerful suction Material enters the vacuum inlet through the vacuum snout rake in tray or vacuum hose The material is processed through the shredder scre...

Page 24: ...nlet Cap see Photo 3 6 is available for both the 4HP and 5HP Models The cap partially covers the vac uum inlet restricting air flow into the processing chamber and thus providing a bit more processing...

Page 25: ...safety controls and operating instructions in this Owner Operator Manual and on the decals on your machine Failure to follow these instruc tions can result in serious injury or property damage NOTE Al...

Page 26: ...wheel speed Gone by vegetables No No No Yes remove bag Cornstalks No No No Yes remove dirt clods before chipping to avoid dulling blade Half rotted compost No No See Wet matted leaves No Grass clippin...

Page 27: ...Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive To prevent personal injury or property damage Do not add fuel if engine is running or still hot from re cent operation Allow engine to cool fo...

Page 28: ...facing to the rear of the machine attach the two hanger straps B to the hooks on the han dlebars Use the set of grommets in the hangers which will keep the bag off the ground 3 To attach the bag inlet...

Page 29: ...upward and disengage the tab B from the metal rod C on the top of the vacuum inlet Installing an Attachment 1 Loosen the threaded knob A Figure 4 4 on each side of the at tachment 2 Slide the attachm...

Page 30: ...not op erate the machine until the system has been repaired Refer to Page 37 for basic troubleshooting infor mation If you cannot repair the system yourself contact your local servicing dealer or the...

Page 31: ...side of the cover 4 Remove the screen being care ful to avoid any sharp edges on the fan blades or the screen 5 To operate the machine without a screen installed replace the fan cover assembly as desc...

Page 32: ...opes and avoid exces sively steep slopes Look behind and use care when operating in reverse Do not operate at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces 4HP Push Model Operation Because the 4HP Model...

Page 33: ...the speed of the ma chine Never go down ramps ma chine first as you could lose your footing Have wooden blocks handy to place on the downhill side of the wheels if you need to stop the ma chine from r...

Page 34: ...wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry that can get caught in moving parts 2 On the 5HP model place the GEAR SHIFT LEVER in P Park and release the WHEEL DRIVE BAIL See A and B Figure 4 8 3 Put the en...

Page 35: ...h as hay by adding only a small amount at a time D Before the leaves fall mow the lawn to a shorter length to make vacuuming easier D Check and empty the collection bag frequently D Use a shredder scr...

Page 36: ...af row and park it on level ground On 5HP models place the GEAR SHIFT LEVER in P Park In certain conditions it may be helpful to vacuum in a reverse di rection only when on level ground after first ma...

Page 37: ...stop CHIPPER OPERATION When using the chipper you can feed branches up to 3 1 2 thick vines vegetables and other organic material into the chipper chute for processing by the chipper blade The follow...

Page 38: ...per blade without being cut To avoid o Whenever possible process branches while they clogging the collection bag or discharge chute are still fresh green wood chips more easily than empty the collecti...

Page 39: ...ush the material further down ward with a long stick or branch Larger branches up to 3 1 2 in diameter or particularly hard wood may require that you control the rate of feed Hold one end of the branc...

Page 40: ...flector or near any moving part Cutting blades begin to rotate when engine starts and slow down gradually after en gine is shut off Do not operate the machine with the Vacuum Snout unless the collec t...

Page 41: ...gs While the attach ment is removed check the inlet opening on the machine Use a stick to clear away any debris D Check that the shredder screen if installed is not clogged See Page 23 D While the shr...

Page 42: ...icing the Safety Interlock System Lubrication Checking Nuts and Bolts Sharpening or Replacing the Chipper Blade Replacing the Fan Blades Repairing the Shredder Screen Replacing the Drive Belt Traction...

Page 43: ...securely 4 On the 5HP engine wipe the dipstick with a clean rag reinstall the dipstick securely then remove the dipstick If the oil is not up to the FULL mark on the dipstick add recommended oil See S...

Page 44: ...emove paper element air filter and foam pre cleaner 4 Wash foam pre cleaner in a water and detergent solution and squeeze do not twist until clean 5 Rinse thorougWy in clear water then wrap in a clean...

Page 45: ...g diagram in the Parts Catalog engine ignition In the ON position it opens the circuit allowing the en gine to be started by the recoil starter If the system is not func tioning properly either the wi...

Page 46: ...ull or that has only minor nicks The blade is made from tempered steel and is extremely hard do not at tempt to sharpen with a hand file We recommend that you take the blade to a professional sharpeni...

Page 47: ...edge facing away from the rotor assembly and pointing toward the slot in the rotor assembly Install the three mounting screws and locknuts use the new hardware supplied with a new blade and tighten th...

Page 48: ...d to Step 3 below 3 Take off each fan blade by re moving the eight screws and lock nuts using a 3 16 hex key Allen wrench and 1 2 combination wrench If necessary use a sharp nail or awl to clean out t...

Page 49: ...uired for proper performance 1 Shut offthe engine disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and make sure that all moving parts have come to a com plete stop 2 With a 1 4 wrench take off the...

Page 50: ...plete stop 2 To tighten a loose drive belt use a 1 2 open end wrench to loosen the lower jam nut A Figure 5 11 on the adjuster B Loosen the nut 2 or 3 full turns 3 Pull the cable up until the lower j...

Page 51: ...arm D The open side of the spring hook must be fac ing the inside of the frame toward the transaxle 12 Run the cable sheath up the in side edge of the handlebar and se cure the upper cable clamp to th...

Page 52: ...rting from the P or No 4 set tings you should feel the lever en gage seven distinct positions with six clicks in between If neces sary repeat steps 3 through 5 7 Reinstall the transaxle access cover R...

Page 53: ...me OFF SEASON STORAGE 1 Review the Maintenance and Storage safety rules in the Safety section of this Manual 2 If engine will be unused for 30 days or more prepare it for storage as follows a To preve...

Page 54: ...etting 2 Put choke in correct setting Page 26 3 Dirty air filter s 3 Clean or replace Page 36 4 Carburetor out of adjustment 4 See Engine Service Dealer 5 Stale gasoline 5 Drain gasoline and add fresh...

Page 55: ...ar shift lever cable 1 Reconnect cable to shifter arm Page 44 2 Broken gear shift lever cable 2 Replace cable Page 44 3 Loose transaxle shifting arm 3 Tighten screw on shifting arm Wheels do not stop...

Page 56: ...Oil 35 Fan Blades 40 Gear Shift Lever Cable 44 Ignition 37 Lubrication 38 Nuts Bolts 38 Off Season Storage 45 On Off Switch 37 Safety Interlock Switch 37 Schedule 34 Shredder Screen 41 Spark Arrester...

Page 57: ...Type of Product _ Product Model Serial Number _ Engine Horsepower _ Standard Start or Electric Start _ Original Date of Purchase Month Day Year _ NEW OWNER FORMER OWNER First Name Middle Initial Last...

Page 58: ...STAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED INTHE UNITED STATES FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO 6 TROY N Y POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE Troy Bilt Manufacturing Company 102nd Street and Ninth Avenue Troy New York 12179 0001...

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Page 60: ...respective manufacturers IV GENERAL INFORMATION Garden Way Inc s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement at its option by an authorized Garden Way equipment dealer of a...

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