Troy-Bilt 204 - Manual (Page 7)

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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM
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Figure 7
Vacuum/Chipper Bag
Collects shredded or chipped material fed through the
chipper chute or vacuumed up through the nozzle.
See Figure 7.
Chipper Chute
Allow twigs and small branches up to 3” in diameter to
be fed into the impeller for chipping. See Figure 7.
Tamper Plug
This plug is inserted into the chipper chute to push
twigs and small branches towards the impeller blades
without endangering your hands.
Caster Locks
The caster locks are located on top of each front caster
wheel. Refer to the Adjustment Section to position
wheel locks. See Figure 7.
Nozzle Door Adjustment Levers
The nozzle adjustment levers are located on each side
of the nozzle door. They are used to adjust the nozzle
door for ground clearance that will provide the best
performance for the operating conditions. See Figure 7.
Nozzle
Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be
vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.
Drive Clutch Control
The drive clutch control is located on the upper handle
assembly. Squeezing the drive clutch control against
the upper handle engages the rear wheels. Release the
drive clutch control to slow down or stop the wheel
drive. See Figure 7.
Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It
controls the engine’s speed and stops the engine.
Refer to the engine manual for further details.
Engine Controls
Refer to the engine manual for the location and function
of these controls.
Stopping the Engine
• Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF
position.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
WARNING: Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage them quickly.
Drive Clutch
Control
Bag
Nozzle
Nozzle Door
Adjustment
Chipper
Chute
Caster Locks
Lever
Tamper Plug