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Controls and features, Chipper chute, Hopper – Troy-Bilt 410 User Manual

Page 9: Tow bar, Handle, Recoil starter, Engine controls, Spring latch (model series 420 only), Lock rod (model series 420 only)

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Controls and Features

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Figure 4-1

Chipper Chute

Handle

Hopper

Recoil Starter

Tow Bar

Model Series 420 Shown

Lock Rod

Spring Latch

Chipper Chute

Branches up to two inches (model series 410) or three inches

(model series 420) in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute

for chipping.

Hopper

Leaves, twigs, and branches up to 1/2-inch in diameter may be

placed into the hopper for shredding. See Fig. 4-1.
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.

Tow Bar

Use the tow bar to tow the chipper shredder behind a tractor to

a job site.

Handle

Use the handle when manually transporting the chipper

shredder.

Recoil Starter

The recoil starter is located on the engine. Pull the recoil starter

to start engine.

Engine Controls

See the separate Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your

unit for the location and function of the engine controls.

Spring Latch (Model Series 420 Only)

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 Fig. 4-1.

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.

Lock Rod (Model Series 420 Only)

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.