Troy-Bilt CS4210 manual

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    Oper ator’ s Man ual Chipper / Shredder Models CS4210 CS4265 PRINTED IN U .S.A. FORM NO . 769-00830A.f m (4/15/04) Model CS4210 Shown IMPOR T ANT : Read saf ety rules and instructions carefully before oper ating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal co mbustion engine and should not be used on or nea r any unimproved forest-c[...]

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    2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manu al is an important part of your new c hipper shredder. It will help you assemble, prepare and main tain the unit for best performan ce. Please read and understa nd what it says. Before you star t assembling your new equipment , please locate the model plate on t he equipment and copy t[...]

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    3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out import ant safety instructions whic h, if not followed, could endanger the person al safety and/or property of your self and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before atte mpting to operate this machine. Failur e to comply with these instructions ma[...]

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    4 i. Never store the machine or fuel containe r inside where th ere is an open flame, spar k, or pilot light (e.g. furn ace, water heater, space heater , clothes dryer, et c.) j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, le aves, or ot her debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris . k. Allow machine[...]

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    5 SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER IMPORT ANT : This unit is shipped without gaso line or oil in the engine. Be cer tain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Owner/ Operator man ual packed with your unit. before operating you r machine. Loose P arts In Carton [...]

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    6 Attaching The Debris Collection Bag • To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag completely over the ch ute deflector. • Position the bag so that the wing kno bs which secure the chute deflecto r to the impeller housing are completely covered. • Pull on the drawstrap until t he bag is tight aro und chute deflector opening. Figure 2 Att[...]

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    7 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 glass es provided with this unit or eye shield s before chipping or shreddin g and while performing any adjustme nts or repairs. Gas And Oil Fill-Up Service the eng ine with gasoline[...]

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    8 • Grasp the starte r handle and pull the rope out slowly until resistance is felt. When it becomes slightly harder to pull the rope, slowly a llow the rope to recoil. Then pull rope with a r apid, continuous, full arm st roke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. NOTE: A “clanking” noise may be he ard when pulling the starter rope. It is com[...]

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    9 • Apply intermittent pressure (force, in short pulses) while feeding larger (2- 3-inch diam eter) branches into the chipper chute, to avoid bogging or stalling the engine . IMPORT ANT : Never fee d branches with a dia meter greater than thre e (3) inches into the chipper chute. Doing so can result in serious damage to your unit’s chipper blad[...]

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    10 Chute Deflecto r: Lubricate the pivot points on the chute deflector wit h light oil once a season. Engine: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Ow ner/Oper ator manual packed with your unit for lubr ication instructions. Maintenance Engine Refer to the Mainte nance section of the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Opera tor manual packed with your unit. [...]

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    11 Figure 9 NOTE: Use a 3/16” hex key (Allen) wrench on t he outside of the blade an d a 1/2” box (or socket) wrench on the inside of the impeller. See Figure 9. Hold the Allen wrench stationary and rot ate the box (or socket) wrench to loosen the nut. • Install a replacemen t blade (Part No. 742-0544) with the hardware r emoved earlier. IMPO[...]

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    12 Storing Y our Chipper Shredder • Clean the equipment t horoughly. • Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust. • Refer to engine man ual for cor rect engi ne storage instructions • Store unit in a clean, dry are a. Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer. SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For repairs beyond the [...]