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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Chipper Shredder
Model 494
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective 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 federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
TROY-BILT LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
769-00167A.fm
FORM NO.
(9/2002)
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- Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. TROY-BILT LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below. TROY-BILT LLC P. O. BOX 3 6 1 1 3 1 www.troybilt.com... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. k. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. Operation 1. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers and discharge opening. -
Page 5: Assembling Your Chipper Shredder
Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper shredder. SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil IMPORTANT: in the engine. -
Page 6: Attaching The Hopper Assembly
Attaching the Hopper Assembly • Remove the 8-3/8” long hex bolt and the hex nut from the bottom of the inlet guide opening. See Figure 2. • Place the hopper assembly on the ground and hold it in the position. •... -
Page 7: Know Your Chipper Shredder
• Secure both sides of discharge chute to housing using wing knobs that you earlier removed. Tighten wing knobs. Hex Lock Nut Spacer Discharge Chute Figure 4 Attaching the Chipper Chute • Your unit is shipped with one end of the brace already secured to the lower frame. -
Page 8: Operating Your Chipper Shredder
Stopping Engine • Move throttle control lever to stop or off position. Hopper Assembly Release Rear Wheel Lock Lever SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. -
Page 9: Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder
To Empty Bag • Depress the plunger on the drawstring and slide the plunger out to loosen bag from discharge chute opening. • Empty bag and reattach to the discharge chute opening. Depress the plunger on the drawstring and pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight around the chute opening. - Page 10 WARNING: Always stop engine, discon- nect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. Lubrication Release Rod: Lubricate the release rod and spring with light oil once a season. Hopper Assembly: Lubricate the pivot points on the hopper assembly with light oil once a season.
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Page 11: Shredder Blade
make sure to remove an equal amount from each blade and torque to 250 - 300 in. lbs. NOTE: Make certain blades are reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward. Shredder Blade • Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. 5. Engine not primed. 6. Blocked fuel line. 7. - Page 13 Notes...
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Page 14: Parts List
SECTION 7: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 494 55 44 75 76... - Page 15 Model 494 Ref. Part No. Part Description 11480 Stop Washer 681-0118 Inlet Guide Assembly 681-0144 Arm Bracket Assembly 710-0542 Hex Flange Bolt: 5/16-18 x 8.375” 710-0607 Hex Washer Screw: 5/16-18 x 0.5” 710-3256 Button-Head Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5” 712-0429 Lock Nut: 5/16-18...
- Page 16 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a...