Yard vacuum/chipper/shredder with vacuum/hose (40 pages)
Summary of Contents for Troy-Bilt 204
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Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark attester 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.
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: Copy the serial number here: O_I_I_IIX_..T, TROY-BILT P. O. BOX 361131 www.troybilt.com CLEVE_ND. OH _136...
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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.
j. Toreduce a firehazard, k eepmachine free 11. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in ofgrass, l eaves, o rotherdebris build-up. place and operating properly. Clean upoilorfuelspillage andremove any 12. Keep your face and body back and to the side of fuelsoaked debris.
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. WARNING: - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper shredder vacuum. _O AVOLD SE_NO _NJURY...
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Attaching TheNozzle • Remove three wing nuts from the front of the chipper shredder vacuum. • Place nozzle in position over the three studs on unit e Nuts and secure with wing nuts just removed. See Figure 2. Weld Wing. Nut_ Nuts Nozzle...
in place. Squeeze the clamp on the drawstring and Discharge Bag Opening pull the drawstring tight. Release the clamp. Chute See Figure 7. 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 V ACUUM Control Chipper...
Drive ClutchControl EngineControls 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.
shredding. Aftermaterial hasbeenshredded b ythe blades ontheimpeller a ssembly, itwiltbedischarged intocatcher b ag.Donotattempt t oshredorchipany material otherthanvegetation f oundina normal y ard (i.e.branches, leaves, twigs, e tc.)Avoid fibrous plants suchastomato vinesuntiltheyarethoroughly d ried out.Materials s uchasstalks orheavy branches u pto3" indiameter m aybefedintothechipper chute.
DriveClutchCableAdjustment Adjust the drive clutch control if the chipper shredder vacuum moves forward with the drive clutch control 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). Use the adjustment wheel located in the clutch control housing to tighten or loosen the clutch cable.
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• Stoptheengine andmake certain thechipper • Remove the flail screen as instructed in the shredder vacuum hascome toa complete s top. previous section. • Disconnect sparkplugwirefromsparkplugand • Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the ground against t heengine. engine by removing the two self-tapping screws.
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• 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 •...
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• 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. •...
SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Throttle control lever not in correct Move throttle lever to FAST position. starting position.
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Model204 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 749-1095 710-0157 Upper Handle Hex Cap Screw 5/16-24 x .75 1539-019 Push Nut 710-3103 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 × 1.75 711-0737 749-1094 Lower Push Handle Stud Pin .250 x 1.75 746-0714 Clutch Cable 56"...
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LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: O TRO_]i JR_ILT "_ The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used products sold or exported outside of the United in the United States, its possessions and territories.