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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Self Propelled Yard Vacuum/Chipper/Shredder/
Vacuum/Hose — Model Series 070
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
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.
FORM NO. 769-01295C
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
TROY BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
5/31/2007
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- Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Self Propelled Yard Vacuum/Chipper/Shredder/ Vacuum/Hose — Model Series 070 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 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).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum . 14 Troubleshooting ... 18 Parts List ... 0 Warranty ... Back Page www.troybilt.com Customer Support TROY-BILT LLC P. O. BOX 3 6 1 1 3 1 CLEVELAND, OH 44136 330-558-7220 800-828-5500... -
Page 3: Safety Labels
Safety Labels Found On Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum DANGER Keep hands out of inlets while engine is r unning. Rotating STOP blades are inside. FRONT WHEEL / VACUUM NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTER HIGH For use in grass to pick up leaves and debris DANGER TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY... -
Page 4: Safe Operation Practices
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can Safe result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. - Page 5 Operation 1. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and feet. 2. Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper chute, feed intake, and cutting chamber are empty and free of all debris.
- Page 6 Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operat- ing your machine. IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil NOTE: Reference to in the engine.
- Page 7 Attaching The Handle 1. Remove the hairpin clips from the handle brackets and remove the carriage screws and wing nuts from the lower handle. a. Place the bottom holes in lower handle over the pins on the handle brackets and secure with hairpin clips.
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Page 8: Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum
Setting Up Your Align pin with this Chipper hole. Shredder Vacuum NOTE: The bag/chute switch button attached to the mounting bracket must be fully depressed by the tip of front tab on bag handle when securing the bag or engine will not start. Figure 3- Figure 3-6 Attaching The Hose Assembly... - Page 9 Attaching The Bag 7. Grasp bag handle with one hand and slide locking rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine. Use the end of mounting bracket as leverage when sliding the locking rod. a. Slip bag over the rim of the discharge opening and release locking rod to secure bag in place.
- Page 10 Starter Handle Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum † Blower WARNING The operation of any chipper shred- Now that you have set up your yard vacuum for der can result in operation, get acquainted with its controls and features. foreign objects These are described below and illustrated on this page.
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Page 11: Starting Engine
Nozzle/ Hose Vac Lever The nozzle/hose vac handle is located on top of the nozzle. Use it to switch vacuum suction between the nozzle and the hose assembly. Hose Handle Used to guide hose assembly when vacuuming. Bag Handle Used to grasp bag in order to assist in attaching, remov- ing, and emptying bag. -
Page 12: Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum
Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum IMPORTANT Move the speed control only when the engine is running. Changing the speed control setting with the engine off can damage the chipper/shredder vacuum. Outer Flap To Empty Bag 1. a. Unhook bag straps from the lower handle. b. - Page 13 WARNING: Do not attempt to shred, chip, or vacuum any material larger than specified on the machine or in this manual. Personal injury or damage to the machine could result. IMPORTANT: The flail screen is located inside the housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in MAINTAIN- ING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM.
- Page 14 Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of General Recommendations maintenance on your • Always observe safety rules when performing machine. any maintenance. • The warranty on this chipper/shredder vacuum does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
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Page 15: Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum
IMPORTANT: Make sure to insert the z-fitting into the rear hole as it was inserted in the front hole, that is from the outside of the drive control. 3. You may now carefully reinstall the drive control by performing the previous steps in the opposite order and manner of removal. - Page 16 Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Thrust Washer Shoulder Screw Figure 5-5 Front Support Brace and Lock Nut Pivot Arm Assembly Bell Washer Wave Washer Lock Nut Wheel Figure 5-6 Figure 5-7 Sharpening or Replacing Chipper Blade NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the oil and fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up.
- Page 17 Carefully tilt and support the unit up to provide access underneath to the nozzle mounting hardware and impeller. Remove the three shoulder bolts securing the black plastic lower flail housing to the lower housing. Refer to Figure 5-8. Tilt top of black plastic lower flail housing toward the engine to remove.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
Problem Engine fails to start Trouble Shooting Engine runs erratic For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. Engine overheats Occasional skips (hesitates) at high speed Excessive Vibration Unit does not discharge Rate of discharge slows considerably or composition of discharged material... - Page 19 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
- Page 20 Model Series 070...
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Page 21: Parts List
734-04033 Wheel 8 x 2 710-1652 Screw, 1/4-20 x .625 712-04065 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 731-04879 Belt Cover 736-0314 Thrust Washer.375 ID x.70 OD 731-2522 Wheel Cover 732-04217 Extension Spring,.375 x 2.95 736-0369 Flat Washer,.508ID x1.00OD x.020 738-0930 Shoulder Screw,.560 x.165... - Page 22 Model Series 070...
- Page 23 Ref. Part No. Description 664-04031 Bag Assembly 681-0154 Screen Assembly 710-1054 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x 1.0 781-0490 Chipper Blade 781-0735 Pin Clip 719-0329 Flail 715-0166 Spiral Pin 711-1401 Clevis Pin 712-0411 Lock Nut, 5/16-24 736-0119 Lock Washer, 5/16 681-0152 Impeller Assembly (Incl.
- Page 24 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 and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “Troy-Bilt”).