Controls & Operation - Troy-Bilt FLEX Chipper Shredder Operator's Manual

Controls & Operation
Chipper Chute
WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the
entire Controls & Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to
comply with all safety rules and instructions may result in personal injury.
Engine
Refer to the FLEX™ Power Base Operator's Manual
for details regarding all engine-related controls and
features.
Chipper Chute
Branches up to two inches in diameter may be fed
into the chipper chute for chipping. See Figure 4-1.
Hopper
Leaves, twigs, and branches up to 1/2-inch in
diameter may be placed into the hopper for
shredding. See Figure 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.
Chute Deflector
Debris is discharged from the machine's
reduction chamber through the chute deflector.
See Figure 4-1.
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Hopper
Figure 4-1
Read the entire Operator's Manual
before you attempt to operate your
new chipper shredder.
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Start and stop the engine on the FLEX™ Power
Base in accordance with the Operator's Manual
included with that machine.
WARNING! If leaving this equipment
unattended turn the engine OFF and
remove the ignition key.
Connecting to the FLEX™ Power Base
NOTE: All references to the left or right side are from
the operator's position. Any exceptions will be noted.
1. Roll the FLEX™ Power Base over to the
chipper shredder attachment with the
kickstand UP. See Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2
2. Roll the FLEX™ Power Base forward and tip
it up, engaging the top part of the chipper
shredder attachment with the handle mount
provided on the FLEX™ Power Base (1 of
Figure 4-3).
3. Tip the FLEX™ Power Base backwards to
engage the two bottom connection points
(2 and 3 of Figure 4-3).
Note: The operator will be able to hear the
lower mounts engage and lock (latching
sound) when coupled properly. To test if
coupled properly, lift up on the handles. If
the unit comes apart, the connection was
not made. Ensure that the kickstand is still
in the UP position, and swiftly tip the FLEX™
Power Base backward with the top mount
engaged.
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1
3
Figure 4-3
Note: A "clanking" noise may be heard
during start-up and shut down. It is
completely normal and does NOT indicate a
malfunction of any kind.
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