OPERATOR’S MANUAL Chipper Shredder Model 494 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Chipper Shredder................................................................... 5 Know Your Chipper Shredder ............................................................................ 7 Operating Your Chipper Shredder .................................................................... 8 Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder ..............................
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
bag while the engine is running. 10. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in place and operating properly. 11. Keep your face and body back and to the side of the chipper chute while feeding material into the machine to avoid accidental kickback injuries. 12. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light. 13. Do not operate this machine on a paved, gravel or non-level surface. 14. Do not operate this machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 15.
Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper shredder. SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER Disconnecting Spark Plug Wire IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your machine.
Attaching the Hopper Assembly • • • • • • • Remove the 8-3/8” long hex bolt and the hex nut from the bottom of the inlet guide opening. See Figure 2. Place the hopper assembly on the ground and hold it in the position. Holding the hopper, push hopper pivot door down inside the hopper. Slide the hopper assembly towards the chippershredder housing so that the upper guide on the hopper assembly slides under the stop washer on each side of the inlet guide.
• • Secure both sides of discharge chute to housing using wing knobs that you earlier removed. Tighten wing knobs. • Hex Lock Nut Spacer Hex Bolt • • Align the holes towards the front opening of the chute with the holes on the brace. See Figure 5. Insert one each of the hex bolts, lock nuts, and flat washers (that you earlier removed) through each hole in the chute and the brace. Tighten these bolts to secure brace to the chute. Tighten bolts securing the brace to the lower frame.
See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine. • • Move throttle control lever to stop or off position. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine.
To Empty Bag • • Shredding The hopper assemby is intended for small, light debris such as leaves, pine needles, garden waste, twigs and branches less than ½” in diameter. Material fed into the hopper assemby passes through both a shredder blade, which chops it into small pieces and flail fingers, where the material is shredded and broken up into even smaller pieces. Depress the plunger on the drawstring and slide the plunger out to loosen bag from discharge chute opening.
SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER PRODUCT Ev er y5 0h ou Ev rs er y1 00 ho ur On s ce as ea so Be n for es tor ag e 25 ho ur s ea c Ev er y SCHEDULE Be for e MAINTENANCE hu se Customer Responsibilities SERVICE DATES Lubricate Release Bracket Lubricate Hopper Assembly Lubricate Discharge Chute Check Chipper Blade ENGINE Check Oil Change Oil Clean Air Filter Clean Engine Check Spark Plug • WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning,
• Discharge Chute When sharpening the blade, protect hands by using gloves and follow the original angle of grind. Also, make sure to remove an equal amount from each blade and torque to 250 - 300 in. lbs. NOTE: Make certain blades are reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward. Shredder Blade • Hairpin Clips • • Wing Knobs • Figure 8 NOTE: When reassembling the support plate, the embossed tab must face inward towards the impeller.
• • An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds and may cause damage to the unit. The blade can be tested by balancing it on a screwdriver or nail. Remove metal from the heavy side until it is balanced evenly. When reassembling the blade, tighten center bolt to between 550 and 700 in.-lbs. and the two out bolts to between 250 and 350 in.-lbs. Storing Your Chipper Shredder • • • • Clean the equipment thoroughly. Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Cause Remedy 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. (If Equipped) 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. (If equipped) 5. Engine not primed. 6. Blocked fuel line. 7. Faulty spark plug. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Move throttle lever to FAST position. 1. Spark plug wire loose. 2.
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, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.