Troy-Bilt 071 Chipper User Manual


 
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Hose Assembly
Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard
waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach
places. See Figure 9.
Nozzle/ Hose Vac Lever
The nozzle/hose vac handle is located on top of the
nozzle. Use it to switch vacuum suction between the
nozzle and the hose assembly.
Hose Handle
Used to guide hose assembly when vacuuming.
Bag Handle
Used to grasp bag in order to assist in attaching, remov-
ing, and emptying bag. See Figure 9.
Bag
Collects shredded material fed through the chipper chute
or vacuumed through the nozzle or hose.
Blower Chute
When attached to unit, the blower chute is used to blow
or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pine needle, or
small twigs across yard.
WARNING: The operation of the Yard
Vacuum can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can
damage your eyes severely. Always
wear the safety glasses provided with
this unit or eye shields before chipping
or blowing and while performing any
adjustments or repairs.
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your Yard
Vacuum. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors
with engine running or until the engine
has been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
Starting Engine
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark
plug.
2. Make sure safety switch wire is connected to engine
and properly grounded.
3.
Engines with choke lever:
Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A
warm engine may not require choking).
Engines with primer:
Prime engine as instructed in separate engine
manual.
4. The throttle control is located on the engine. Move
engine throttle control lever to FAST or ON position.
5. Stand behind unit, grasp starter handle and pull rope
out slowly until engine reaches start of compression
cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).
6. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind
slowly.
7. Repeat previous steps until engine fires. When
engine starts, move choke control (if equipped)
gradually to RUN position.
WARNING: Never run the engine
indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly
gas.
Stopping Engine
1. Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
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Operating
Your Yard
Vacuum
WARNING
Never fill fuel tank
indoors with engine
running or until the
engine has been
allowed to cool for
at least two minutes
after running.
Never run the engine
indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. En-
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas.