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LIMITED WARRANTY FOR FLEX ATTACHMENT PRODUCT

079221 REV. D

6. 

Any Attachment that has been altered or modified in a manner not 

consistent with the original design of the product or in a manner not 

otherwise approved by Troy-Bilt LLC.

7. 

Paint repairs or replacements for defective paint (including materials 

and application) are covered for a period of three (3) months. 

8. 

Where applicable, wheel rims are covered for a period of three (3) 

months for manufacturing defects.

9. 

Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders are covered for a period of 

one (1) year.

10. 

The FLEX Power Base is covered by a separate limited warranty which 

is contained in the operator’s manual for the FLEX Power Base.

This warranty does not cover and Troy-Bilt LLC disclaims any 

responsibility for:

1. 

Loss of time or loss of use of the Attachment. 

2. 

Transportation costs and other expenses incurred in connection with 

the transport of the Attachment to and from the authorized Troy-Bilt 

service provider.

3. 

Any loss or damage to other equipment or personal items.

4. 

Damage caused by performance or use of the Attachment in 

connection with any product other than the FLEX Power Base.  

Limitations:

1. 

THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED 

TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A 

PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  NO WARRANTY APPLIES AFTER THE APPLICABLE 

WARRANTY PERIOD AS SET FORTH ABOVE AS TO THE PARTS AS 

IDENTIFIED.  NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, WHETHER 

WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY 

PERSON OR ENTITY, INCLUDING A DEALER OR RETAILER, WITH RESPECT 

TO ANY PRODUCT SHALL BIND TROY-BILT LLC.  DURING THE WARRANTY 

PERIOD, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE 

DEFECTIVE PART, AS SET FORTH ABOVE.  (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW 

LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE 

ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.)

2. 

THE PROVISIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIN PROVIDE THE SOLE AND 

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY ARISING FROM THE SALE.  TROY-BILT SHALL NOT 

BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES 

INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, FOR TRANSPORTATION OR FOR 

RELATED EXPENSES, OR FOR RENTAL EXPENSES TO TEMPORARILY 

REPLACE A WARRANTED PRODUCT.  (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW 

THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 

DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY 

TO YOU.)

3. 

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the 

purchase price of the product sold.  Alteration of the safety features of the 

product shall void this limited warranty.  You assume the risk and liability 

for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others 

and their property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the 

product.

4. 

Subject to the Exclusions, this limited warranty extends to the 

Initial Purchaser and to a succeeding owner of the Attachment 

for non-commercial use for the duration of the Warranty Period, 

beginning from the original date of purchase by the Initial Purchaser 

of such Attachment.  Subject to the Exclusions, in the event that the 

original date of purchase by the Initial Purchaser of the Attachment is 

indeterminable, the Warranty Period shall be established as twenty 

eight (28) months from the Attachment’s date of manufacture, as 

determined by Troy-Bilt.  In no event shall an Attachment’s warranty 

extend beyond the established Warranty Period.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty:  

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have 

other rights which vary from state to state.

Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-828-5500, 1-330-558-7220 

MTD Canada Limited - KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1-800-668-1238

The limited warranty set forth herein is given by Troy-Bilt LLC to the Initial 

Purchaser (as defined herein) with respect to a new Troy-Bilt-branded FLEX 

attachment product consisting of either a (i) wide area mower, (ii) snow-

thrower, (iii) pressure washer, (iv) leaf blower, (v) dethatcher, (vi), aerator, (vii) 

water pump, (viii) chipper/shredder, or (ix) log splitter (referred to hereafter 

as the “Attachment”) to be used with the FLEX Power Base.   This limited 

warranty does not cover Emission Control Systems and is not a Federal 

Emission Control Warranty Statement as defined by U.S. federal law.  Please 

refer to the Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement in the operator’s 

manual for the FLEX Power Base product (“Power Base”) for warranties 

covering Emission Control Systems.

Scope of the Limited Warranty

Troy-Bilt LLC offers the following limited warranty to the Initial Purchaser for 

residential or otherwise non-commercial use of the Attachment on the FLEX 

Power Base: except for the Exclusions (defined herein), during the Warranty 

Period (defined herein), the Attachment will be free from manufacturing 

defects (including workmanship and materials).  The “Initial Purchaser” is the 

first person to purchase a new Attachment from an authorized Troy-Bilt dealer, 

distributor and/or retailer of such attachment products.  This limited warranty 

is non-transferrable.  Except as otherwise set forth herein, the limited warranty 

period for this new Attachment purchased by the Initial Purchaser is two (2) 

years from the date of purchase as shown on the original sales receipt for the 

Attachment (“Warranty Period”).

Defects in Workmanship or Materials

Except for the Exclusions, the Attachment is warranted to be free from 

manufacturing defects in either workmanship or materials for the Warranty 

Period.  During the Warranty Period, Troy-Bilt LLC will, at its option, either 

repair or replace any original part that is covered by this limited warranty and 

is determined to be defective in workmanship or material.

To qualify for this limited warranty the Attachment:

1. 

Must have been purchased from an authorized Troy-Bilt retailer.

2. 

Must have been purchased within the United States by the Initial 

Purchaser.

3. 

Must have been used for residential or otherwise non-commercial 

purposes.

4. 

Must have been used in a manner consistent with the normal and 

proper intended use for the Attachment.  This Attachment is not 

intended for rental or commercial use.

Who can perform repairs under this warranty?

In order to qualify for the limited warranty as set forth herein, the repairs made 

under this warranty must be performed by an authorized Troy-Bilt service 

provider.

How to get service under this limited warranty:

To locate a Troy-Bilt warranty service provider, contact your authorized 

Troy-Bilt dealer, distributor and/or retailer or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at P.O. Box 

361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019 or call 1-877-282-8684 or log on to our 

Website at www.troybilt.com.  This limited product warranty is provided 

by Troy-Bilt LLC and is the only product warranty provided by Troy-Bilt LLC 

for this Attachment.  A COPY OF YOUR SALES RECEIPT IS REQUIRED FOR 

WARRANTY SERVICE.

What this limited warranty does not cover.

This limited warranty does not cover the following (the “Exclusions”):

1. 

Attachment purchased outside of the United States.

2. 

Damage due to lack of maintenance and/or improper maintenance as 

described in the operator’s manual.

3. 

Normal wear and tear resulting from use of the Attachment.

4. 

Use of the Attachment that is not consistent with the intended use 

thereof as described in the operating instructions, including, but not 

limited to, abuse, misuse and/or neglect of the Attachment or any use 

inconsistent with and/or non-compliant with instructions contained in 

the Operator’s Manual.  

5. 

Any expendable, consumable, or routine maintenance item which 

needs replacement or service as part of normal maintenance, unless 

such items have defects that cause failure or premature wear within 

the first thirty (30) days.  Where applicable, normal wear items include 

but are not limited to, blades, tires, belts, filters, fuses, hoses, where 

applicable, and other consumable items.

Summary of Contents for FLEX Chipper Shredder

Page 1: ...SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY FLEX Chipper Shredder Attachment Safe Ope...

Page 2: ...yourself with the machine its features and operation Please be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed...

Page 3: ...r sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals Wear leather work...

Page 4: ...egular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems Engine Modification EM Oxidizing Catalyst OC Secondary Air Injection SAI and Three Way Catalyst TWC if so equipped Spark...

Page 5: ...move the hex lock nut b spacers c and hex bolt d from the top of the impeller housing See Figure 3 1 3 Align the chute deflector in position on the discharge opening and insert hex bolt d with spacer...

Page 6: ...ing the Engine Start and stop the engine on the FLEX Power Base in accordance with the Operator s Manual included with that machine WARNING If leaving this equipment unattended turn the engine OFF and...

Page 7: ...er become clogged with debris during operation proceed as follows 1 Grasp the hopper with both hands and gently agitate the chipper shredder to help loosen debris drawing it into the impeller If the c...

Page 8: ...chipper shredder has come to a complete stop and disconnect the FLEX Power Base from the attachment WARNING The muffler and surrounding area will be hot if the engine has been running Use caution and...

Page 9: ...Retain the hardware Figure 5 11 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 Hold the Allen wrench stationary and rota...

Page 10: ...check the clutch bumpers installed on the dog clutch assembly before each use The clutch bumpers are wearable parts that will need to be replaced periodically after extended usage To replace the clutc...

Page 11: ...ent Remove lodged object Rate of discharge slows considerably or composition of discharged material changes 1 Chipper blade dull 1 Replace chipper blade or see your authorized service dealer Weak Chip...

Page 12: ...ilt branded FLEX attachment product consisting of either a i wide area mower ii snow thrower iii pressure washer iv leaf blower v dethatcher vi aerator vii water pump viii chipper shredder or ix log s...

Page 13: ...quina sus caracter sticas y su funcionamiento Por favor tenga en cuenta que este Manual del Operador puede abarcar una variedad de especificaciones para productos de diversos modelos Es posible que l...

Page 14: ...s para garantizar que la m quina se encuentra en condiciones seguras de operaci n Adem s inspeccione visualmente la m quina a intervalos frecuentes para controlar si est da ada 5 Mantenga o reemplace...

Page 15: ...sti n interna y no debe utilizarse en o cerca de un terreno agreste cubierto de bosque malezas o pasto a menos que el sistema de escape del motor est equipado con un amortiguador de chispas que cumpla...

Page 16: ...rte superior de la caja del motor Vea la Figura 3 1 3 Ponga en l nea el canal deflector en su posici n en la abertura de descarga e inserte el perno hexagonal d con el separador c a trav s de la bisag...

Page 17: ...que y pare el motor de la base de potencia FLEX de acuerdo con el manual del operador que se incluye con la m quina ADVERTENCIA Si deja el equipo sin vigilancia apague el motor y retire la llave de co...

Page 18: ...desechos durante el funcionamiento proceda de la siguiente manera 1 Tome la tolva con ambas manos y agite suavemente la cortadora trituradora para ayudar a soltar los residuos atray ndolos hasta el i...

Page 19: ...ga completamente y desconecte la base de potencia FLEX del accesorio ADVERTENCIA El silenciador y la zona circundante est n calientes si el motor ha estado en funcionamiento Sea precavido y prot jase...

Page 20: ...jes Figura 5 11 NOTA Use una llave hexagonal de 3 16 Allen en el exterior de la cuchilla y una llave de tubo de 1 2 o cubo en el interior del motor Sostenga la llave Allen firmemente y gire la llave d...

Page 21: ...brague instalados sobre el embrague de garras antes de cada uso Los topes de embrague son piezas que se desgastan y necesitan ser reemplazadas peri dicamente luego de un uso prolongado Para cambiar lo...

Page 22: ...a considerable o cambia la composici n del material descargado 1 La hoja de la cortadora est desafilada 1 Cambie la hoja de la cortadora o consulte al distribuidor autorizado para el mantenimiento Chi...

Page 23: ...23 Notes...

Page 24: ...ara superficies amplias ii quitanieve iii lavadora a presi n iv soplador de hojas v escarificador vi aireador vii bomba de agua viii astilladora desintegradora o ix triturador de le a identificado en...

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