Troy-Bilt 424 Know Your Chipper Shredder, Chipper Chute, Hopper, Lock Rod, Tow Bar, Spring Latch

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

shredder blade, flails or

impeller.

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Troy-Bilt 424, 414 Know Your Chipper Shredder, Chipper Chute, Hopper, Lock Rod, Tow Bar, Spring Latch, Starter Handle