Troy-Bilt 47330 - Manual (Page 2)

Dear Owner;
Thank you for purchasing this Chipper/Shredder. This unit has
been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the
best possible dependability and performance.
Please carefully read this Manual. It tells you how to safely
and easily assemble, operate and maintain your machine. Be
sure that you and any other operators carefully follow the rec­
ommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or property damage.
Please complete and return the Owner Registration Card that
is included in the literature package. Returning this card will
register your name at the Factory so that we can provide you
with warranty benefits and special informational bulletins.
If you should ever have any problems or questions, please
contact your local authorized service dealer or the Factory
(see back cover).
We want to be sure that you are completely satisfied at all
times.
See Back Cover for
Customer Service information
Safety Alert Symbol
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this manual
and on the unit to alert you to potential hazards.
When you see this symbol, read and obey the mes­
sage that follows it. Failure to obey safety messages
could result in personal injury or property damage.
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This machine has met the rigid safety standards of
the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and an inde­
pendent testing laboratory.
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DANGER
Contact with rotating cutting blades inside discharge
opening will cause serious personal injury! Cutting blades
are rotating while unit is running, and continue to rotate
until the cylinder assembly comes to a complete stop.
Keep hands, teet, face and clothing out of shredder hopper
inlet and chipper chute inlet, and away from discharge
area and moving parts at all times to avoid serious per­
sonal injury. Before doing maintenance or service, shut
off engine, aliow ail moving parts to come to a complete
stop, disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: SAFETY.................................................... 3
Safety Decals.......................................................................... 5
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY................................................. 6
Introduction............................................................................. 6
Step 1: Unpacking Instructions............................................... 6
Step 2; Check Carton Contents............................................... 6
Step 3; Attach Chipper Chute.................................................. 6
Step 4: Attach Handle............................................................. 7
Step 5; Install Clutch Lever..................................................... 7
Step 6: Add Motor Oil to Engine.............................................. 7
Step 7; Check Hardware for Tightness................................... 7
SECTIONS: FEATURES & CONTROLS................................... 8
Introduction.............................................................................. 8
Chipper/Shredder Features and Controls............................... 8
Shredder Hopper (Inlet)........................................................... 8
Chipper Chute (Inlet)............................................................... 9
Chipper/Shredder Chamber.................................................... 9
Discharge Opening and Discharge Screen............................. 9
Bar Grate Attachment.............................................................. 9
Clutch Lever............................................................................ 9
Leaf Tamper.......................................................................... 10
Engine Controls..................................................................... 10
Engine ON/OFF Rocker Switch............................................ 10
Fuel Shut-Off Valve......... ...................................................... 10
Choke Control........................................................................ 10
Rope Starter.......................................................................... 10
SECTION 4: OPERATION ............................................. 11
Moving the Unit..................................................................... 11
Pre-Start Checklist................................................................ 11
Motor Oil and Gasoline......................................................... 11
Starting and Stopping the Unit.............................................. 11
Using the Chipper/Shredder................................................. 12
Materials................................................................................ 12
Using the Chipper.................................................................. 13
Using the Shredder................................................................ 14
Shredding Wet, Soggy, or Green Materials.......................... 14
Removing/lnstalling Discharge Screen or Bar Grate............ 15
Optional Discharge Screens.................................................. 16
SECTIONS: MAINTENANCE ........................................... 17
Maintenance Schedule.......................................................... 17
Lubrication............................................................................. 17
Drive Belt Service.................................................................. 17
Cylinder Assembly Service and Repair................................ 18
Chipper Blade Removal/lnstallation...................................... 20
Hopper Flap Replacement.................................................... 21
Engine Maintenance.............................................................. 22
Off-Season Storage............................................................... 22
Troubleshooting....................................................... 23
Parts List............................................................... 24
Customer Service Information............................ Back Cover
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WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicais known to the State of Caiifomia to cause
cancer, hirth defects or other reproductive harm.