Setting up your chipper shredder, Know your chipper shredder warning – Troy-Bilt 424 User Manual

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Figure 4

Setting Up

Your Chipper

Shredder

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Know Your Chipper Shredder

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.

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.

Now that you have set up your chipper shredder for
operation, get aquainted with its controls and fea-
tures. These are described below and illustrated on
this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential.

Chipper Chute

Branches up to 3” in diameter may be fed into the
chipper chute for chipping. See Figure 4.

Hopper

Leaves, twigs and branches up to 1/2-inch in diam-
eter may be placed into the hopper for shredding.
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.

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

The lock rod is located on the chipper chute sup-
port. It is used to release or lock the chipper chute
in a lowered position for operation. See Figure 4.

Tow Bar

Use the tow bar to tow the chipper shredder behind
a tractor to a job site. See Figure 4.

Handle

Use the handle when manually transporting the
chipper shredder. See Figure 4.

Starter Handle

The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the
starter handle to start engine. See Figure 4.

Engine Controls

See the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator manual
packed with your unit for the location and function
of the controls on the engine.

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