Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator’s Manual Chipper Shredder Vacuum Model CSV 206 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No.
1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Chipper/Shredder Vacuum manufactured by Troy-Bilt. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
Safe Handling of Gasoline: 4. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. 1. Use only an approved gasoline container. 2. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Maintenance & Storage Do not modify engine 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. 2. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage and repair, if needed. To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING— ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Chipper Shredder Vacuum • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Chipper Chute • One Nozzle • One Safety Glasses • One Bag • One Tamper (If Equipped) • One Bottle of Oil Assembly NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your chipper shredder vacuum. Nozzle 1.
3. 4. Remove the three hex nuts and bell washers from the weld studs beside the opening on the right side of the chippershredder vacuum. See Fig. 3-3B. Bag 1. Place the chipper chute over the weld studs keeping the slotted side towards the bottom. Loosely secure with the three hex nuts and bell washers that were removed earlier. Do not fully tighten the hex nuts at this point in the assembly. See Fig. 3-4A.
Adjustments Front Caster Wheels Nozzle Height This chipper shredder vacuum is equipped with front caster wheels. The casters can be locked in a straight ahead position or to swivel freely. The nozzle adjustment levers are located on each side of the nozzle door. The nozzle door can be adjusted to one of five positions, ranging from 1/2” to 3” ground clearance, to provide best performance. 1. Push adjustment lever out away from nozzle. 2.
4 Controls and Features Chipper Chute Drive Control Vacuum/ Chipper Bag Caster Lock Nozzle Door Adjustment Lever Figure 4-1 WARNING: Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. Collects shredded or chipped material fed through the chipper chute or vacuumed up through the nozzle. Drive Control Caster Locks The drive control is located on the upper handle assembly.
5 Operation Starting Engine 8. WARNING: Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine before starting and while operating. Do not operate this machine unless the discharge chute and bag have been properly installed and secured to the machine. 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 certain drive control is in the disengaged (released) position.
6 Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Engine Care General Recommendations • Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions. • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • • The warranty on this chipper/shredder vacuum does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the equipment as instructed here.
6. Remove the two hex bolts and hex nuts which extend through the impeller housing. See Fig. 6-2A. Adjustments Drive Control Cable B Periodic adjustment of the drive control cable may be required if: • The chipper shredder vacuum moves forward with the drive control disengaged. • It does not self-propel with the drive control engaged. • Drive belt is slipping (unit hesitates while engine maintains the same speed).
7 Service Blade Care 6. WARNING: Before performing any type of WARNING: Use caution when replacing the blades. maintenance on the machine, wait for all parts to stop moving and disconnect the spark plug wire. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage. Wear heavy gloves to avoid injury while handling the weld bolts, housing or the blades. NOTE: When sharpening blades, follow the original angle of grind.
8 Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Cause Remedy 1. Throttle lever not in correct starting position. 1. Move throttle lever to FAST or START position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Choke not in CHOKE position (if equipped). 3. Move choke lever to CHOKE position. 4. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 4. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 5. Engine not primed (if equipped). 5. Prime engine as instructed in Engine Manual. 6. Faulty spark plug. 6.
9 Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug BS-491588S BS-493537S Air Filter Cartridge Pre-Cleaner BS-792647 Fuel Cap BS-694485 Fuel Filter 964-04001 Bag Phone (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.troybilt.com.
Component Part Number and Description 942-0544B Chipper Blade (2 total) 719-04308 Flail Blade (3 total) 634-0244 Wheel (Rear) 734-1804A Wheel (Front) 954-0457 Belt Phone (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.troybilt.com.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “TroyBilt”). c.
