Troy-Bilt 204 Operator's Manual page 9

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WARNING: Always wear safety glasses
during operation or while performing
any adjustments or repairs. Thrown
objects which ricochet can cause
serious injury to the eyes.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the engine manual. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is ex-
tremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel machine indoors
or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and
other sources of ignition.
Starting Engine
WARNING: Keep bystanders, helpers,
pets, and children at least 75 feet from
the machine before starting and while
operating. Do not operate this machine
unless the discharge chute and bag
have been properly installed and
secured to the machine.
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened
securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2. Make certain drive control is in the disengaged
(released) position.
3. Engines with choke lever:
Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A
warm engine may not require choking).
Engines with primer:
Prime engine as instructed in separate engine manual.
4. Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or START
position.
5. Place one foot on the left rear wheel to prevent the
unit from skidding while starting.
6. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will
pull slightly harder at this point).
NOTE: A noise will be heard at the start of the compres-
sion cycle, which will continue to be heard till the impeller
reaches full speed.
7. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, pull rope
with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Let the rope
rewind slowly.
8. Repeat the previous steps until engine fires. When
engine starts, move choke control (if equipped)
gradually to RUN position.
NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit
for more detailed instructions.
To Empty Bag
1. Open the large zipper in the rear of the bag to
empty the contents. Be certain the zipper is closed
completely when operating the unit.
2. If bag is removed for any reason, follow instructions
for attaching the bag in the "Setting Up Your Chipper
Shredder Vacuum" section.
To Engage Drive
• To engage the wheel drive, hold the drive control
against the upper handle.
• Release the drive control to stop the rear wheels
from driving.
• Release the drive control to slow down when
negotiating an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping.
• Engage control slowly to prevent the front wheels
from lifting up.
Using the Chipper Shredder Vacuum
• Place both hands on top of upper handle to push unit
over yard waste. Yard waste such as leaves and pine
needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for
shredding.
• After material has been shredded by the blades
on the impeller assembly, it will be discharged into
catcher bag.
IMPORTANT: 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.
Materials such as stalks or heavy branches up to 3" in
diameter may be fed into the chipper chute.
IMPORTANT: The flail screen is located inside the
housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen
becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in
the maintenance section. For best performance, it is
also important to keep the chipper blade sharp.
Tire Pressure
Maximum tire pressure under any circumstance is 30
psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all
times.
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WARNING: Do not attempt to shred,
chip, or vacuum any material larger
than specified on the machine or in
this manual. Personal injury or dam-
age to the machine could result.
(Pneumatic tires only)
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Setting
Up Your
Chipper
Shredder
Vacuum
WARNING
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine
indoors or while
the engine is hot or
running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
Keep bystanders,
helpers, pets, and
children at least 75
feet from the machine
before starting and
while operating. Do not
operate this machine
unless the discharge
chute and bag have
been properly installed
and secured to the
machine.