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Product Registration and Customer Support

Please register your product on our website, www.troybilt.com

Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer Support Department.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of 

this machine, want to order replacement parts/attachments/accessories, or want to view an online How-To video; you can 

seek help from the experts. Have your full model number and serial number ready. Choose from the options below:

◊  Web:  

www.troybilt.com/equipment/troybilt

◊  Phone:  

(800) 828-5500

◊  Mail:  

Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019

Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully 

engineered to provide excellent performance when properly 

operated and maintained. 
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.  

It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and 

maintain your machine.  Please be sure that you, and any other 

persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the 

recommended safety practices at all times.  Failure to do so could 

result in personal injury or property damage. 
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent 

product information available at the time of printing.  Review 

this manual frequently to familiarize 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 and/or illustrated 

in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve 

the right to change product specifications, designs and 

equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, 

phone an authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us 

directly.  Troy-Bilt’s Customer Support telephone numbers, 

website address and mailing address can be found on this page. 

We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to 

right

 and 

left

 side of the 

machine  are observed from the operating position.

Thank You

Record Product Information

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please 

locate the model plate on the equipment and record the 

information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the 

model plate by looking at the rear mounting assembly on the 

chipper shredder attachment, when the unit is not coupled with 

the 

FLEX™ Power Base

. This information will be necessary, should 

you seek technical support via our web site, Customer Support 

Department, or with a local authorized service dealer.

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To The Owner

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Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3

Assembly & Setup .................................................... 5

Controls & Operation .............................................. 6

Maintenance  & Service .......................................... 8

Troubleshooting .....................................................11

Replacement Parts .................................................11

Warranty .................................................................12

Spanish ....................................................................13

Table of Contents

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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