Troy-Bilt 70 Operator's Manual page 10

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Operating
Your
Chipper
Shredder
Vacuum
WARNING
The operation of
any chipper shred-
der can result in
foreign objects
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
the safety glasses
provided with this
unit or eye shields
while operating or
while performing
any adjustments or
repairs.
Starter
Handle
Hose
Handle
Chipper
† Blower
Chute
Now that you have set up your yard vacuum for
operation, get acquainted with its controls and features.
These are described below and illustrated on this page.
This knowledge will allow you to use your new equip-
ment to its fullest potential.
WARNING: The operation of any
chipper shredder can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your eyes se-
verely. Always wear the safety glasses
provided with this unit or eye shields
while operating or while performing
any adjustments or repairs.
Chipper Chute
Allows twigs and small branches up to 1-1/2" in diameter
to be fed into the impeller for chipping. See Figure 4-1.
Drive Control
Located on the underside of the upper handle, the drive
control is used to engage/disengage wheels. Fully
squeeze the drive control against the upper handle to
engage the wheels; release to disengage. (DO NOT slip
clutch).
Know Your Yard Vacuum
Drive Control
Speed Control
Chute
Nozzle Height
Adjustment Lever
Figure 4-1
Speed Control
Located on the left side of the upper handle, the speed
control is used to select the forward speed of the yard
vacuum.
IMPORTANT: Move the speed control only when the
engine is running. Changing the speed control setting
with the engine off can damage the yard vacuum.
Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever
Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging
approximately from 5/8" to 4 1/8". See Figure 4-1.
Engine Controls
See the separate engine manual for the location and
function of the controls on the engine.
Nozzle
Yard waste such as leaves or pine needles can be
vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.
Hose Assembly
Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard
waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach
places. See Figure 4-1.
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Bag
Bag Handle
Oil Fill
Gasoline Fill
Hose
Assembly
Nozzle/Hose
Vac Lever
Nozzle
† If Equipped