Troy-Bilt 47330 - Manual (Page 11)

Section 4I Operation
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WARNING
Before operating the unit, carefuiiy read
and understand all safety, controls and
operating instructions in this Manual, in
the separate Engine Owner’s Manual,
and the decals on the machine.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal injury.
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DANGER
Contact with rotating cutting blades
inside the discharge opening will cause
serious personal injury.
The cutting blades inside the discharge
opening cut 1/4-inch from the discharge
screen or optional bar grate. Keep
hands and feet out of discharge opening
and away from discharge area while
machine is running, and while blades
are coming to a stop.
MOVING THE UNIT
The unit can be pushed or pulled by the
handlebar. Before moving the unit, the
engine and all moving parts must be com­
pletely stopped.
The unit weighs over 250 ibs. Use cau­
tion when rolling the unit and carefully
balance the weight of the unit over the
wheel axle. Improper handling can lead
to injuryl Follow the instructions below.
1. STOP THE ENGINE and wait for all
parts to stop completely. Disconnect
spark plug wire from spark plug and pre­
vent it from touching spark plug.
2. Grasp the handlebar with both hands
and put one toot on the rear of the engine
deck (Figure 4-1). Place the other foot
firmly on the ground.
3. Steady the unit with your foot and
slowly pull the handlebar backward until
you find the balance point (center of grav­
ity). Use caution when tilting the unit to
make sure it doesn’t fall on you. Maintain
the balance point as you carefully remove
your toot from the engine deck.
4. Watch tor obstacles. Keep a firm grip
on the handlebar and slowly pull or push
the unit. On smooth, level ground it is
easier to push the unit. Pulling is easier if
the wheels must go over ruts or obstacles.
S. When you reach your destination, put
your foot back on the engine deck and let
the unit tilt forward slowly until the front
stand is on the ground. The unit must be
level and stable. Operate the unit only on
a level, earthen surface.
PRE-START CHECKLIST
Before starting the engine, perform this
Pre-Start Checklist and read this Section
completeiy.
• Check engine oil level (see Motor Oil and
Gasoline in this Section).
• Fill the fuel tank (see Motor Oil and
Gasoline in this Section).
• Make sure all bystanders and pets are at
least 25 feet away from the area of
operation.
• Put on safety goggles, hearing protec­
tion, sturdy work gloves and sturdy
footwear. Do not wear loose-fitting
clothing that can get caught in moving
parts.
• Check for foreign objects in the chipper
chute and the shredder hopper.
• Check that the chipper chute is correctly
and securely attached.
• Check that the discharge screen (or the
optional bar grate, if installed) is cor-
rectiy and securely installed. (See
Removing/lnstalling Discharge Screen or
Bar Grate in this Section.) Check for
clogged holes in the discharge screen
and clean them, if needed, with a stick.
• Be sure that all hardware is securely
fastened.
• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
IMPORTANT: Use unit only on an earthen,
level surface. Do not use unit on hard sur­
faces like concrete, asphalt, brick, gravel
or rocks, where discharged materials can
rebound off a hard surface and cause seri­
ous personal injury or property damage.
MOTOR OIL AND GASOLINE
Before starting the engine, check the
motor oil level and the gasoline level.
1. Check motor oil level before starting
engine and after every 8 hours of opera­
tion. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for
how to check, add and change oil.
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DANGER
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND
ITS VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE.
Follow the gasoline safety rules in this
Manual (Section 1) and in the separate
Engine Owner’s Manual.
Failure to follow gasoline safety instruc­
tions can result in serious personal
injury and property damage.
2. Add Gasoline. Refer to the Engine
Owner's Manual for correct gasoline spec­
ifications. Fill the gasoline tank slowly and
carefully. Allow space inside the gasoline
tank to allow for fuel expansion. Clean up
all fuel spills before starting the engine.
STARTING AND STOPPING
THE UNIT
TO START
1. Follow the Pre-Start Checklist (at left)
and read this Section of the Manual com­
pletely. Make sure you are wearing safety
glasses, hearing protection and sturdy
footwear.
2. Turn fuel shut-off valve (if equipped)
1/4 turn to OPEN position. See Figure 3-8.
3. Move the engine choke control (Figure
3-8) to the CHOKE position. A warm
engine requires less choking than a cold
engine.