Troy-Bilt 70 warranty Nozzle/ Hose Vac Lever, Hose Handle, Bag Handle, Blower Chute If Equipped

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 4-1.

Bag

Collects shredded material fed through the chipper chute or vacuumed through the nozzle or hose.

Blower Chute (If Equipped)

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: Use extreme care when han- dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while

the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

Gas And Oil Fill-Up

1.Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine manual for this. See Figure 4-1 for location of the oil fill.

2.Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the engine manual. See Figure 4-1 for location of gas fill.

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

MPORTANT: The bag/chute switch button must be fully depressed by the tip of front tab on bag handle or blower chute for engine to start.

1.Attach spark plug wire to 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). See Figure 4-2.

Engines with primer:

Prime engine as instructed in separate engine manual.

Throttle Control

Choke Control

Figure 4-2

4.The throttle control is located on the engine. Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or ON position. See Figure 4-2.

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 the previous steps until engine fires. When engine starts, move choke control (if equipped) gradually to RUN position.

8.If engine falters, move choke control back toward the throttle control and repeat steps 5 through 7.

9.ALWAYS keep the throttle control in the START/RUN position when operating the Chipper shredder Vacuum.

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 slow (turtle) position. Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine speed before stopping engine.

2.Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position.

3.Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to the retaining post to prevent accidental starting while the equipment is unattended.

NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit for more detailed instructions.

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Operating

Your

Chipper

Shredder

Vacuum

WARNING

Use extreme care when

handling gasoline.

Gasoline is extremely

flammable and the

vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

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.

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