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Troy-Bilt 204 Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt 204 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Chipper Shredder
Vacuum
Model Number
204
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.
769-00170a.fm
FORM NO.
(6/02)

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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.

  • 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. Copy the model number here: TROY-BILT LLC Copy the serial number here: 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 11. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. place and operating properly. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any 12. Keep your face and body back and to the side of fuel soaked debris.

  • Page 5: Assembling Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum

    WARNING: - 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. NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper shredder vacuum. SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil WARNING: Before setting up your chipper...
  • Page 6 Attaching The Nozzle • Remove three wing nuts from the front of the Flange Nuts chipper shredder vacuum. • Place nozzle in position over the three studs on unit and secure with wing nuts just removed. See Figure 2. Weld Wing Wing Studs...

  • Page 7: Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum

    in place. Squeeze the clamp on the drawstring and Bag Opening Discharge pull the drawstring tight. Release the clamp. Chute See Figure 7. Straps Straps Figure 6 • Place the four straps on the top of the bag over Figure 7 upper handle, hooking them on the studs to secure SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM Drive Clutch...

  • Page 8: Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum

    Drive Clutch Control Engine Controls The drive clutch control is located on the upper handle See the separate engine manual for the location and assembly. Squeezing the drive clutch control against function of the controls on the engine. the upper handle engages the rear wheels. Release the Stopping Engine drive clutch control to slow down or stop the wheel drive.

  • Page 9: Adjusting Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum

    shredding. After material has been shredded by the blades on the impeller assembly, it will be discharged into catcher bag. Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard (i.e. branches, leaves, twigs, etc.) Avoid fibrous plants such as tomato vines until they are thoroughly dried out.

  • Page 10: Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum

    Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment Adjust the drive clutch control if the chipper shredder vacuum moves forward with the drive clutch control Tighten disengaged, if it does not self-propel with the drive Adjustment clutch control engaged, or if drive belt is slipping (unit Wheel hesitates while engine maintains the same speed).
  • Page 11 • Stop the engine and make certain the chipper • Remove the flail screen as instructed in the shredder vacuum has come to a complete stop. previous section. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and • Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the ground against the engine.
  • Page 12 • Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the • Remove the impeller assembly from the crankshaft engine by removing two self-tapping screws. Refer and unthread the special impeller tool from the to Figure 14. impeller assembly. • Tip the unit backward so that it rests on the •...
  • Page 13 • Slide the impeller assembly onto the crankshaft and place a screwdriver under the belt. Turn the Outer impeller assembly counterclockwise to seat the belt Housing into the slot on the impeller. Make sure the belt is routed inside all belt guards. •...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct 3.
  • Page 15 NOTES...

  • Page 16: Parts List

    Model 204...
  • Page 17 Model 204 Ref. Part No. Part Description 781-0633 Chute Flap Strip 735-0249 Chute Flap 728-0175 Pop Rivet 731-1838A Discharge Chute 764-04001 631-0086 Nozzle Assembly 731-1831 Nozzle Flap 710-0969 Screw 720-0190 Height Adjustment Knob 732-0754 Spring Lever 781-0702 Index Bracket RH...
  • Page 18 Model 204...
  • Page 19 Model 204 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 681-0116 Impeller Ass’y Complete 681-0098 Housing Ass’y Inner Flail 719-0329 Flail Blade 781-0599 Upper Shredder Blade 715-0166 Spiral Pin 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 681-0107 Impeller Assembly 710-0772 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 2...
  • Page 20 Model 204...
  • Page 21 Model 204 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 781-0677 Chain Case LH 741-0414 Flange Bearing .629 ID 781-0676 Chain Case RH 741-0415 Flange Bearing .566 ID 754-0457 V-Belt 719-0325 Lower Housing 748-0313 Spacer 748-0373 Flange Bearing .503 ID...
  • Page 22 Model 204...
  • Page 23 Model 204 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 749-1095 Upper Handle 710-0157 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-24 x .75 1539-019 Push Nut 710-3103 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1.75 711-0737 Stud Pin .250 x 1.75 749-1094 Lower Push Handle 746-0714 Clutch Cable 56"...

  • Page 24: Troy-Bilt Llc

    Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-866-840-6483, 1-330-558-7220...

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