Troy-Bilt FLEX Chipper Shredder, Operator'S Manual

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Assembly & Set-Up
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Read entire Operator’s Manual before
you attempt to assemble or operate
your new chipper shredder.
If you have any problems with the assembly of
your chipper shredder, please call (800) 828-5500.
If calling for assistance, please have the model and
serial number available.
Contents of Carton:
• FLEX™ Chipper Shredder Attachment
• Bag
• Chute Deflector
• Safety Glasses
• Operator’s Manual
• Fast Start Guide
Assembly
Chute Deflector
For shipping reasons, the unit is crated with its
chute deflector removed. To reattach, proceed as
follows:
1.
Remove the wing knobs (a) from each side of
the lower impeller housing. See Figure 3-1.
(a)
(c)
(c)
(d)
(b)
(a)
Figure 3-1
2. Remove 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 (c) through hinge on chute deflector
(spacers fit inside of hinges). See Figure 3-2.
(c)
(c)
(d)
(b)
1
2
2
Figure 3-2
4. Place second spacer (c) over hex bolt (d)
inside other hinge and secure with hex lock
nut (b). See Figure 3-2.
5. Secure both sides of chute deflector to
impeller housing using wing knobs (a)
removed in Step 1. See Figure 3-3.
(a)
(a)
Figure 3-3
Bag
To attach the bag:
1.
Place the opening of the bag completely
over the chute deflector. See Figure 3-4.
2. Position the bag so that the wing knobs
which secure the chute deflector to the
impeller housing are completely covered.
3. Pull on the draw-strap until the bag is tight
around chute deflector opening.
Figure 3-4