Clearing The Machine Of Clogs Or Jams; Cleaning Tip - Troy-Bilt 47260 Owner/Operator Manua

recommended for use with vegeta-
bles as the debris will plug up or
soil the collection bag.
NOTE: When operating without
the collection bag, or when the col-
lection bag flap is open, be aware
that the shredded material will
scatter over a fairly large area.
Check your surroundings before
beginning operation.
Operation
Figure 4-17:
Stay away from
the discharge
deflector area
when feeding
the chipper
without the col-
lection bag
installed.
CLEARING THE MACHINE OF CLOGS OR JAMS
A clog or jam in the machine can
cause the vacuuming and chipping
operations to decrease or even stop
completely. If this occurs, take the
following steps:
1. STOP THE ENGINE IMME-
DIATELY and disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark
plug. Waitfor all moving parts to
come to a complete stop.
2. Check (and clean, if necessary)
the following areas in this order:
D Check that the collection bag is
not overfilled. To remove and
empty the bag, see Page 20.
o
While the bag is removed,
check that the discharge deflector
is not clogged or jammed. Use a
stick to clear away any debris.
Cleaning Tip
o
Check that the vacuuming at-
tachment is not clogged or
jammed. Remove the attachment
(see Page 21) and thoroughly clean
the openings. While the attach-
ment is removed, check the inlet
opening on the machine. Use a
stick to clear away any debris.
D Check that the shredder screen
(if installed) is not clogged. See
Page 23.
D While the shredder screen is re-
moved, check that the processing
chamber is not clogged. If it is,
scrape it clean with a stick or rinse
it thoroughly with a garden hose.
D Check that the chipper chute is
not clogged. See Page 31.
WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning
or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, disconnect
spark plug wire from spark
plug, and make sure that all
moving parts have come to a
complete stop
Failure to follow this instruc-
tion could result in personal
injury.
To help prevent clogging in the
processing chamber, especially
when processing large amounts of
damp or wet materials, you may
with to flush the chamber with
water while the engine is running.
Use the following procedure:
1. Stop the engine and remove the
collection bag (see Page 20).
2. The discharged material will be
very dirty and will spray over a
wide area. Park the machine safely
away from your house, car, etc., be-
fore performing this procedure.
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3. Start the engine and pour a gal-
lon of water into the chipper chute.
Repeat this flushing cycle until the
discharged water runs clear. (If
you have the Vacuum Hose attach-
ment, place the hose directly into a
bucket of water instead of pouring
the water into the chipper chute).