Controls And Features - Troy-Bilt 410 Series Operator's Manual

Controls and Features

Handle
Chipper Chute
Recoil Starter
Tow Bar
Chipper Chute
Branches up to two inches (model series 410) or three inches
(model series 420) in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute
for chipping.
Hopper
Leaves, twigs, and branches up to 1/2-inch in diameter may be
placed into the hopper for shredding. See Fig. 4-1.
IMPORTANT: Never place branches with a diameter greater than
1/2-inch in the hopper. Doing so can result in serious damage to
your unit's shredder blade, flails or impeller.
Tow Bar
Use the tow bar to tow the chipper shredder behind a tractor to
a job site.
WARNING
: This machine should not be towed on
any street, highway, or public road behind a vehicle.
It should be transported only by hand or by tractor.
Handle
Use the handle when manually transporting the chipper
shredder.
Hopper
Figure 4-1
Spring Latch
Lock Rod
Model Series 420 Shown
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is located on the engine. Pull the recoil starter
to start engine.
Engine Controls
See the engine Owner/Operator manual packed with your unit
for the location and function of the controls on the engine.
Spring Latch (Model Series 420 Only)
The spring latch is located on the top of the hopper. It is used to
release or lock the chipper chute in a raised position for storage
or for transporting. See Fig. 4-1.
WARNING:
Never operate the chipper shredder
with the chipper chute in the raised position. Use
the spring latch to lower the chipper chute into the
operating position before starting the engine.
Lock Rod (Model Series 420 Only)
The lock rod is located on the chipper chute support. It is used
to release or lock the chipper chute in a lowered position for
operation.
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