Troy Bilt Chipper CS4210 CS4265 User Manual

Operator’s Manual  
Chipper / Shredder  
Models CS4210  
CS4265  
Model CS4210 Shown  
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY  
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.  
MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019  
PRINTED IN U.S.A.  
FORM NO. 769-00830.
(7/03)  
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES  
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. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.  
WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the  
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.  
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  
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.  
2. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles  
TRAINING  
during operation or while performing an adjustment  
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the  
or repair, to protect eyes. Thrown objects which  
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to  
ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.  
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe  
3. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-  
place for future and regular reference and for  
ordering replacement parts.  
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper  
fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or  
jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never  
operate this machine in bare feet or sandals. Wear  
operation. Know how to stop the machine and  
leather work gloves when feeding material in the  
disengage them quickly.  
chipper chute.  
3. Never allow children under 16 years old to operate  
4. Before starting, check all bolts and screws for  
this machine. Children 16 years old and over  
should read and understand the operation  
proper tightness to be sure the machine is in safe  
working condition. Also, visually inspect machine  
instructions and safety rules in this manual and  
for any damage at frequent intervals.  
should be trained and supervised by a parent.  
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without  
proper instruction.  
5. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at  
least 75 feet from the machine while it is in  
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.  
6. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly  
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon  
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.  
7. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in  
5. Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels,  
as necessary.  
6. To avoid personal injury or property damage use  
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is  
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.  
Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is  
spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.  
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.  
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.  
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and  
the feeding chambers and discharge opening.  
other sources of ignition.  
Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate  
fingers, hands, and feet.  
8. Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or  
c. Never fuel machine indoors.  
d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the  
engine is hot or running.  
discharge opening, remove or empty bag, or  
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes  
inspect and repair the machine while the engine is  
before refueling.  
running. Shut the engine off and wait until all  
f. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more  
moving parts have come to a complete stop.  
than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to  
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it  
against the engine.  
provide space for fuel expansion.  
g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.  
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine  
PREPARATION  
and equipment. Move machine to another  
area. Wait five (5) minutes before starting the  
engine.  
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment  
is to be used. Remove all rocks, bottles, cans, or  
other foreign objects which could be picked up or  
thrown and cause personal injury or damage to the  
machine.  
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i. Never store the machine or fuel container  
inside where there is an open flame, spark,  
or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater,  
space heater, clothes dryer, etc.)  
9. Never operate without the shredder hopper,  
chipper chute, or discharge chute properly attached  
to the machine. Never empty or change discharge  
bag while the engine is running.  
j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free  
of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.  
Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any  
fuel soaked debris.  
k. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes  
before storing.  
10. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in  
place and operating properly.  
11. Keep your face and body back and to the side of  
the chipper chute while feeding material into the  
machine to avoid accidental kickback injuries.  
12. Never operate this machine without good visibility  
or light.  
13. Do not operate this machine on a paved, gravel or  
non-level surface.  
14. Do not operate this machine while under the  
influence of alcohol or drugs.  
15. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a  
burn. Do not touch.  
16. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is  
running.  
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.  
3. Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and  
remove any metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other  
foreign objects which could cause personal injury  
or damage to the machine.  
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE  
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their  
proper operation regularly.  
4. If it becomes necessary to push material through  
the shredder hopper, use a small diameter stick. Do  
not use your hands or feet.  
5. If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your  
machine should start making an unusual noise or  
vibration, immediately shut the engine off. Allow the  
impeller to come to a complete stop. Disconnect  
the spark plug wire, ground it against the engine  
and perform the following steps:  
2. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at  
frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe  
working condition. Also, visually inspect machine  
for any damage and repair, if needed.  
3. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the  
engine and make certain the impeller and all  
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark  
plug wire and ground it against the engine to  
prevent unintended starting.  
a. Inspect for damage.  
4. Do not change the engine governor settings or  
overspeed the engine. The governor controls the  
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.  
5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as  
necessary.  
6. Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading,  
transporting, and storage of this machine.  
7. Never store the machine or fuel container inside  
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light  
such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, etc.  
8. Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper  
instructions on off-season storage.  
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.  
c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to  
assure continued safe operation.  
6. Do not allow an accumulation of processed  
material to build up in the reduction chamber. This  
can prevent proper discharge and result in kickback  
of material through the feed opening.  
7. Do not attempt to shred or chip material larger than  
specified on the machine or in this manual.  
Personal injury or machine damage could result.  
8. Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or  
discharge opening while the engine is running.  
Shut the engine off, wait until all moving parts have  
stopped, disconnect the spark plug wire and  
ground it against the engine before clearing debris.  
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.  
10. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for  
gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.  
WARNING: - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,  
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.  
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SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT  
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER  
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil  
in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline  
and oil as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Owner/  
Operator manual packed with your unit. before  
operating your machine.  
1.  
Loose Parts In Carton  
Spring Latch  
Lock Rod  
Tow Bar (Model CS4210 Only)  
Debris Collection Bag  
2.  
Safety Glasses  
Engine Oil (one 20 oz. bottle)  
Lowering the Chipper Chute  
For shipping reasons, the unit is crated with its chipper  
chute in a raised position. To pivot it downward,  
proceed as follows:  
Pull the spring latch upward and gently pivot the  
chipper chute down until it clicks into the lock rod.  
See Figure 1.  
Figure 1  
WARNING: Never operate the chipper  
shredder with the chipper chute in the raised  
position. Doing so may result in property  
damage or serious injury to the operator or  
bystanders.  
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Attaching The Debris Collection Bag  
Attaching The Tow Bar (Model CS4210 Only)  
To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag  
completely over the discharge chute.  
Position the bag so that the wing knobs which  
secure the discharge chute to the impeller housing  
are completely covered.  
To attach the tow bar, remove the spring pin and  
clevis pin from the end of the tongue.  
See Figure 3.  
Pull on the drawstrap until the bag is tight around  
discharge chute opening.  
Spring Pin  
Tongue  
Base  
Clevis Pin  
Figure 3  
Insert the tongue into the base. Reinsert the clevis  
pin through aligning holes in both the tongue and  
the base.  
Debris Collection Bag  
Figure 2  
Fasten with the spring pin to secure.  
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER  
Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before  
operating your chipper shredder. Compare the  
illustrations in Figure 4 with your unit to familiarize  
yourself with the location of various controls and  
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.  
Lock Rod  
The lock rod is located on the chipper chute support. It  
is used to release or lock the chipper chute in a lowered  
position for operation. See Figure 4.  
Chipper Chute  
Branches up to 3” in diameter may be fed into the  
Engine Controls  
See the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator manual  
packed with your unit. for the location and function of  
the controls on the engine.  
chipper chute for chipping. See Figure 4.  
Hopper  
Leaves, twigs and branches up to 1/2-inch in  
diameter may be placed into the hopper for shredding.  
See Figure 4.  
Starter Handle  
The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the  
starter handle to start engine. See Figure 4.  
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.  
Spring Latch  
The spring latch is located on the top of the hopper. It is  
used to release or lock the chipper chute in a raised  
position for storage or for transporting. See Figure 4.  
Handle  
WARNING: Never operate the chipper  
shredder with the chipper chute in the raised  
position. Use the spring latch to lower the  
chipper chute into the operating position  
before starting the engine.  
Use the handle when manually transporting the chipper  
shredder.  
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Handle  
Hopper  
Chipper Chute  
Spring Latch  
Starter Handle  
Discharge Chute  
Wing Knob  
Lock Rod  
Two Bar  
(Model CS4210 Only)  
Figure 4  
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER  
WARNING: The operation of any chipper  
shredder can result in foreign objects being  
thrown. Always wear the safety glasses  
provided with this unit or eye shields before  
chipping or shredding and while performing  
any adjustments or repairs.  
Open fuel shut-off valve  
(Model CS4210).  
Move choke control lever to  
CHOKE position (Models  
CS4210 & CS4265) .  
OPEN  
NOTE: (A warm engine may not require choking).  
Move throttle control lever to FAST (rabbit) position  
(Model CS4265).  
Gas And Oil Fill-Up  
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in  
the separate engine manual packed with your chipper  
shredder. Read instructions carefully.  
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with  
engine running or until the engine has been  
allowed to cool for at least two minutes after  
running.  
Starting Engine  
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.  
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Grasp the starter handle and pull the rope out  
slowly until resistance is felt. When it becomes  
slightly harder to pull the rope, slowly allow the rope  
to recoil. Then pull rope with a rapid, continuous,  
full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle.  
Observe the following guidelines when shredding yard  
debris:  
Never attempt to shred material other than normal  
yard debris (leaves, twigs, pine cones, etc.).  
Avoid shredding fibrous plants such as tomato  
vines until they are thoroughly dried out. Fresh  
vines do not shred well and tend to wrap  
themselves around the impeller and flails.  
Place reasonable amounts of debris into the  
hopper at a time. Do not overload the hopper.  
Allow the material in the hopper to be drawn into  
the blades and shredded before adding additional  
debris to the hopper. Failure to due so may result in  
a clogged hopper, clogged discharge chute or a  
stalled engine.  
NOTE: A “clanking” noise may be heard when pulling  
the starter rope. It is completely normal and does NOT  
indicate a malfunction of any kind.  
Maintain a grip on the starter handle and allow the  
rope to recoil slowly.  
Repeat the previous steps until engine starts.  
When engine starts, move choke control gradually  
toward the RUN position until the engine is running  
smoothly.  
Avoid placing twigs longer than 24 inches into the  
hopper. Twigs longer than 24 inches may result in a  
clogged hopper.  
WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or  
in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust  
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and  
deadly gas.  
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.  
Stopping Engine  
Move throttle control lever to STOP position (Model  
CS4265) or push rocker switch to OFF (Model  
CS4210). See Figure 5.  
Clearing the Hopper  
Should the hopper become clogged with debris during  
operation, proceed as follows:  
Grasp the handle with both hands and gently  
agitate the chipper shredder to help loosen debris,  
drawing it into the impeller.  
If the clog does not clear, proceed as follows:  
Stop engine.  
Use your hands to remove any debris found near  
the top of the hopper .  
Use a branch (or other available device, i.e.  
broomstick) to dislodge debris located toward the  
base of the hopper.  
Restart engine.  
NOTE: If you’re unable to pull the starter rope as a  
result of accumulated debris near the impeller, follow  
instructions under the heading Cleaning the Reduction  
Chamber.  
Figure 5  
Chipping  
CAUTION: Never stop the engine by moving  
the choke lever into the CHOKE position.  
Backfire, fire or engine damage could result.  
WARNING: Never operate the chipper  
shredder without chipper chute lowered into  
the operating position.  
Branches up to 3” in diameter can be fed into the  
chipper chute. See Figure 4. Observe the following  
guidelines when chipping branches:  
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 discharge chute, and, if attached,  
into a debris collection bag.  
Keep both hands firmly on the branch as you feed it  
into the chipper chute.  
Never feed more than one branch into the chipper  
chute at a time.  
Never feed anything other than branches (or wood)  
into the chipper chute.  
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Use the tamper to assist in feeding branches into  
the chipper chute.  
Apply intermittent pressure (force, in short pulses)  
while feeding larger (2- 3-inch diameter) branches  
into the chipper chute, to avoid bogging or stalling  
the engine.  
Locking Buckle  
IMPORTANT: Never feed branches with a diameter  
greater than three (3) inches into the chipper chute.  
Doing so can result in serious damage to your unit’s  
chipper blades, flails or impeller.  
NOTE: For best performance, always operate the unit  
with sharp chipper blades. If a noticeable loss in  
performance is encountered while chipping branches,  
the chipper blades should be replaced.  
Emptying the Debris Collection Bag  
Stop engine.  
Figure 6  
Squeeze the locking buckle release the bag’s  
drawstrap before loosening it from the discharge  
chute. See Figure 6.  
Empty the bag and reattach to the discharge chute  
opening. Refer to Figure 2.  
SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER  
Customer Responsibilities  
MAINTENANCE  
SCHEDULE  
SERVICE  
DATES  
Lube Spring Latch  
Lube Chipper Chute Hinge  
Lube Discharge Chute  
Inspect Chipper Blades  
Inspect Shredder Blade  
Inspect for Loose Hardware  
Check Oil Level  
Change Oil  
Clean Air Filter Precleaner  
Clean Engine  
Check Spark Plug  
WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect  
spark plug, and ground against engine before  
cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of  
maintenance on your machine.  
Lubrication  
Chipper Chute Hinge: Lubricate the hinge a with light  
oil once a season.  
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Discharge Chute: Lubricate the pivot points on the  
chute deflector with light oil once a season.  
Discharge  
Chute  
Engine: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator  
manual packed with your unit for lubrication  
instructions.  
Shredder  
Screen  
Hairpin  
Clip  
Maintenance  
Housing  
Engine  
Refer to the Maintenance section of the Briggs &  
Stratton Owner/Operator manual packed with your unit.  
Read and follow instructions carefully  
Clevis  
Pin  
Check engine oil level before each use as  
instructed in the separate engine manual.  
Wing Knobs  
Figure 8  
Clean air cleaner’s precleaner every 25 hours  
under normal conditions. Clean every few hours  
under extremely dusty conditions. Replace the air  
cleaner cartridge once a season. To service the  
air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual.  
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap  
reset once a season. Refer to the separate engine  
manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.  
Reduction  
Chamber  
Confirm that the spark plug wire is disconnected  
and away from spark plug.  
Pull on the starter rope two-to-three times to purge  
any remaining debris from the reduction chamber  
When the area is cleaned, pivot the shredder  
screen downward and re-secure with the clevis pin  
and hairpin clip removed earlier.  
Chipper Shredder  
Before each use, visually inspect your chipper shredder  
for loose (or missing) nuts and bolts. Securely tighten  
(or replace) all hardware before operating the chipper  
shredder.  
Reattach the debris collection bag to the discharge  
chute, if desired.  
Cleaning the Reduction Chamber  
Replacing the Chipper Blades  
WARNING: The impeller’s shredder blade  
and chipper blades are sharp. Wear leather  
work gloves to protect your hands when  
cleaning out the reduction chamber.  
WARNING: The impeller’s chipper blades are  
sharp. Wear leather work gloves to protect  
your hands.  
Stop the engine and make certain the chipper  
shredder has come to a complete stop.  
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away from  
spark plug.  
Pivot the shredder screen upward as instructed  
under the heading Cleaning the Reduction  
Chamber.  
Remove the chipper chute support brace from the  
frame by removing the two hex bolts and saddle  
washers which secure it. See Figure 9.  
Remove the chipper chute by removing three hex  
nuts and washers which secure it to the impeller  
housing. See Figure 9.  
Rotate the impeller by hand until one of the two  
chipper blades is visible through the impeller  
housing opening.  
If the reduction chamber becomes clogged with debris,  
the shredder screen can be pivoted upward so that you  
can clean the surrounding area. To do so, proceed as  
follows:  
Stop the engine and wait untill all moving parts  
have come to a complete stop.  
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away from  
spark plug.  
WARNING: The muffler and surrounding area  
will be hot if the engine has been running. Use  
caution and protect your hands if working  
near the muffler.  
Remove the two wing knobs on either side of the  
discharge chute and pivot the discharge chute  
upward. See Figure 8.  
Remove the hairpin clip from the clevis pin which  
extends through the housing and shredder screen.  
See Figure 8. Retain the clevis pin and hairpin clip.  
Pivot the shredder screen upward and clean the  
surrounding area by scraping away debris.  
Remove the blade by removing the internal hex  
screws, lock washers and hex nuts which secure it  
to the impeller. Retain the hardware.  
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Chipper Blade  
Lock Washer & Nut  
Support  
Bracket  
Flange Nuts  
Support Brace  
Impeller  
Internal  
Hex Screw  
Hex Bolts &  
Saddle Washers  
Figure 9  
Figure 10  
Discharge Chute  
NOTE: Use a 3/16” hex key (Allen) wrench on the  
outside of the blade and a 1/2” box (or socket) wrench  
on the inside of the impeller. See Figure 9. Hold the  
Allen wrench stationary and rotate the box (or socket)  
wrench to loosen the nut.  
Shredder  
Blade  
Internal  
Hex Screws  
Install a replacement blade (Part No. 742-0544)  
with the hardware removed earlier.  
Flange  
Nuts  
IMPORTANT: Make certain blades are reassembled with  
the sharp edge outward (toward the chipper chute).  
Torque hardware to between 20 ft-lbs and 25 ft-lbs.  
Impeller  
Inlet  
Guide  
To replace the other blade, rotate the impeller to  
expose the second blade and repeat the steps  
above.  
Hex Bolt, Lock Washer  
& Flat Washer  
Weld Studs  
Replacing the Shredder Blade  
Figure 11  
WARNING: The impeller’s chipper blades are  
sharp. Wear leather work gloves to protect  
your hands.  
Remove the two internal hex screws which secure  
the shredder blade to the impeller. See Figure 11.  
Stop the engine and make certain that all moving  
parts have come to a complete stop.  
NOTE: Use a 3/16” hex key (Allen) wrench on the  
outside of the shredder blade and a 1/2” box (or socket)  
wrench on the inside of the shredder blade. See Figure  
11. Hold the Allen wrench stationary and rotate the box  
(or socket) wrench to loosen the nut.  
Remove the two flange nuts (and hex bolts) which  
secure the hopper support bracket to the impeller  
housing. Retain the hardware. See Figure 10.  
Pivot the shredder screen upward as instructed  
under the heading Cleaning the Reduction  
Chamber.  
Remove the six flange nuts which secure the  
hopper inlet guide to the impeller housing. See  
Figure 11.  
Carefully separate the hopper assembly from the  
impeller housing and set it aside.  
Insert a piece of wood into the discharge chute  
opening to stabilize the impeller and prevent it from  
rotating when removing the shredder blade.  
Remove the hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washer  
to completely free the shredder blade.  
IMPORTANT: If sharpening the blade for reuse, follow  
the original angle of grind as a guide. Make certaineach  
cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to  
prevent an unbalanced blade. Remove metal from the  
heavy side until it is balanced evenly.  
IMPORTANT: When reassembling the blade, tighten  
center bolt to between 45 ft-lbs and 60 ft-lbs and the  
two out bolts to between 20 ft-lbs and 25 ft-lbs.  
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Storing Your Chipper Shredder  
Clean the equipment thoroughly.  
Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.  
Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage  
instructions  
Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to  
corrosive materials such as fertilizer.  
SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
Cause  
Remedy  
Engine fails to start  
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.  
2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.  
3. Throttle control lever (if equipped)  
not in correct starting position.  
4. Choke not in CHOKE position.  
(If Equipped)  
1. Connect wire to spark plug.  
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.  
3. Move throttle lever to FAST position.  
4. Move choke to CHOKE position.  
5. Blocked fuel line.  
6. Faulty spark plug.  
5. Clean fuel line.  
6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.  
Engine runs erratic  
1. Spark plug wire loose.  
2. Unit running on CHOKE.  
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.  
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.  
2. Move choke lever to OFF position.  
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh  
gasoline  
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.  
5. Dirty air cleaner.  
6. Carburetor out of adjustment.  
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.  
5. Clean or replace air cleaner.  
6. See authorized service dealer.  
Too much vibration  
Engine overheats  
1. Loose parts or damaged impeller.  
1. See authorized service dealer.  
1. Engine oil level low.  
2. Dirty air cleaner.  
3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.  
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.  
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.  
3. See authorized service dealer.  
Occasionalskip(hesitates) 1. Spark plug gap too close.  
at high speed  
1. Adjust gap to.030” (0.76 mm)  
Unit does not discharge  
1. Discharge chute clogged.  
1. Stop engine immediately and  
disconnect spark plug wire. Clean flail  
screen and inside of discharge opening.  
2. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug  
wire. Remove lodged object.  
2. Foreign object lodged in impeller.  
3. Low engine RPM.  
1. Low engine RPM.  
3. Always run engine at full throttle.  
Rate of discharge slows  
considerably or  
1. Always run engine with the throttle (if so  
equipped) in the FAST position.  
composition of discharged 2. Chipper blade dull.  
material changes.  
2. Replace chipper blade or see your  
authorized service dealer.  
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer.  
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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, its possessions and territories.  
d. Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold  
or exported outside of the United States, its possessions  
and territories, except those sold through Troy-Bilt’s  
authorized channels of export distribution.  
“Troy-Bilt” warrants this product against defects in material  
and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing  
on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or  
replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in  
materials or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only  
apply if this product has been operated and maintained in  
accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the  
product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse,  
commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,  
alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of  
other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the  
installation or use of any part, accessory or attachment not  
approved by Troy-Bilt for use with the product(s) covered by  
this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting  
damage.  
e. Replacement parts that are not genuine Troy-Bilt parts.  
f. Service completed by someone other than an authorized  
service dealer.  
g. Transportation charges and service calls.  
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of  
merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose,  
applies after the applicable period of express written  
warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other  
express warranty, whether written or oral, except as  
mentioned above, given by any person or entity,  
including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product,  
shall bind Troy-Bilt. During the period of the warranty, the  
exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product  
as set forth above.  
Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to  
separate terms as follows: All normal wear parts or  
component failures will be covered on the product for a period  
of 90 days regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the  
two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered  
ONLY IF caused by defects in materials or workmanship of  
OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and  
components include, but are not limited to: batteries, belts,  
blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats,  
snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber,  
and tires.  
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the  
sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Troy-Bilt  
shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or  
damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred  
for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for  
rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted  
product.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how  
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or  
limitations may not apply to you.  
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,  
WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized  
service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your  
Yellow Pages, or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at P.O. Box 361131,  
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-866-840-6483 or 1-  
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the  
amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration  
of safety features of the product shall void this warranty.  
You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to  
you and your property and/or to others and their property  
arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product.  
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the  
following cases:  
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than  
the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was  
purchased as a gift.  
a. Engine or components thereof. These items may carry a  
separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to applicable  
manufacturer’s warranty for terms and conditions.  
b. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate  
one year warranty.  
HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This  
limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,  
blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch  
adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration  
of the exterior finish due to use or exposure.  
IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of  
Purchase to obtain warranty coverage.  
Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-866-840-6483, 1-330-558-7220  
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