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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Model 24A-424G766 Shown
Chipper Shredder — Models 414 & 424
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. 769-00830B
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
TROY BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
6/01/2005
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- Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model 24A-424G766 Shown Chipper Shredder — Models 414 & 424 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... 10 Troubleshooting... 12 Parts List ... 14 Warranty ... Back Cover www.troybilt.com Customer Support TROY-BILT LLC P. O. BOX 3 6 1 1 3 1 CLEVELAND, OH 44136 330-558-7220 1-800-520-5520... -
Page 3: Safety Labels
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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.
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Page 6: Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder
Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder WARNING Never operate the chipper shredder with the chipper chute in the raised position. Doing so may result in prop- erty damage or serious injury to the operator or bystanders. IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. -
Page 7: Know Your Chipper Shredder
Know Your Chipper Shredder ������ ������� ����� ������� ������ ��� ��� Model 24A-424G766 Shown Now that you have set up your chipper shredder for operation, get aquainted with its controls and fea- tures. These are described below and illustrated on this page. -
Page 8: Operating Your Chipper Shredder
���� Figure 6 Stopping Engine 1. Move throttle control lever to STOP position (Model 414) or push rocker switch to OFF (Model 424). See Figure 6. NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit for more detailed instructions. CAUTION: Never stop the engine by moving the choke lever into the CHOKE position. - Page 9 Operating The Chipper Shredder Shredding Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be placed in the hopper for shredding. After material has been processed by the shredder blade and flails, it will be forced out of the chute deflector, and, if attached, into a debris collection bag.
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Page 10: Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder
Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. The impeller’s chip- per blades are sharp. Wear leather work gloves to protect your hands. -
Page 11: Shredder Blade
2. Pivot the shredder screen upward as instructed under the heading Cleaning the Reduction Chamber. 3. a. Remove the chipper chute support brace from the frame by removing the two hex bolts and saddle washers which secure it. See Figure 9. b. -
Page 12: 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 13: Parts List
Models 414 & 424 � � � �� � � � � � 681-0133 Tongue Hitch Mount 681-0134A Base Hitch Mount 710-3001 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x.88 711-0299 Clevis Pin,.625 x 2.4 711-0835 Clevis Pin,.50 x 4.62 712-3017 Hex Nut, 3/8-16... - Page 14 Models 414 & 424 ��� ��� ��� ��� � � �� � �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� ��� � �� � �� �� �� � � �� �� ��� �� �� ��� ��...
- Page 15 Push Nut,.25ID x.50OD 61 726-0201 Speed Nut,.3125ID 62 681-0095‡ Chipper Chute — 664-04023 Debris Collection Bag (Not Shown) — 723-0400 Safety Glasses † Model 424 Only ‡ Model 414 Only Parts List To order replacement parts, contact 1-800-520-5520, 1-330-558-7220 or visit www.troybilt.com.
- Page 16 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”).