Troy-Bilt 70 User Manual 2
Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Self Propelled Yard Vacuum/Chipper/Shredder/
Vacuum/Hose — Model Series 070
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, 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. In the State of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester
for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
TROY BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORM NO. 769-01295C
5/31/2007
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new chipper shredder vacuum. It will help you assem-
ble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Customer Support .............................................. 2
Safety Labels ...................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum ..... 6
Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum .... 10
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING
YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy
the information to the sample model plate provided to the
right. You can locate the model plate by standing behind the
unit and looking down at the frame below the engine. This
information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web
site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support
Department or an authorized service dealer.
Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum . 14
Troubleshooting ................................................ 18
Parts List ........................................................... 20
Warranty .............................................. Back Page
www.troybilt.com
TROY-BILT LLC
P. O. BOX
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-558-7220
800-828-5500
361 1 3 1
Customer Support
Please do
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this
unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
1. Visit
2. Phone a
3. The
troybilt.com. Click on the Support tab.
Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 828-5500.
engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifica-
tions, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with
your unit, for more information.
NOT
return the unit to the retailer from which it was
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Safety Labels Found On
Your Chipper Shredder
Vacuum
DANGER
Keep hands out of inlets while
STOP
FRONT WHEEL / VACUUM NOZZLE HEIGHT
HIGH LOW
For use in
grass to pick
up leaves
and debris
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
• KEEP HANDS OUT OF INLET AND DISCHARGE OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE
IS RUNNING. ROTATING BLADES ARE INSIDE.
• TURN ENGINE OFF AND ALLOW IMPELLER TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE REMOVING BAG.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAR A CLOG OR JAM WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT BAG OR OPTIONAL BLOWER CHUTE IN
PLACE.
• DO NOT STAND OR WALK IN FRONT OF BLOWER CHUTE OR AIM IT AT BYSTANDERS.
OBJECTS THROWN OUT OF DISCHARGE CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
• DO NOT OPERATE WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• WEAR APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES.
engine is r unning. Rotating
blades are inside.
ADJUSTER
To pick up wet
material, pine
cones, acorns
or material on
pavement.
DANGER
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
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Safety
Labels
WARNING
DO NOT remove safety
(or any) labels from
chipper shredder
vacuum for any reason.
DANGER
KEEP HANDS OUT OF DISCHARGE OPENING.
•
DO NOT STAND OR WALK IN FRONT OF
•
DISCHARGE OPENING OR AIM IT AT
BYSTANDERS. O BJECTS THROWN OUT OF
CHUTE CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS AWAY.
•
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S 3 0 2 7 0
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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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!
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.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the ma-
chine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble
and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future
and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them
quickly.
3. Never allow children under 16 years old to operate this
machine. Children 16 years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in
this manual and should be trained and supervised by a
parent.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper
instruction.
5. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least
75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
6. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
7. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the
feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact with
the rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and
feet.
8. Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or dis
charge opening, remove or empty vacuum bag, or inspect
and repair the machine while the engine is running. Shut
the engine off and wait until all moving parts have come
to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground it against the engine.
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1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used. Remove all rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign
objects which could be picked up or thrown and cause
personal injury or damage to the machine.
2. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during opera
tion or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect
eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious
injury to the eyes.
3. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be
caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine
in bare feet or sandals. Wear leather work gloves when
feeding material in the chipper chute.
4. Before starting, check all bolts and screws for proper tight
ness to be sure the machine is in safe working condition.
Also, visually inspect machine for any damage at frequent
intervals.
5. Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as
necessary.
6. 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.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
c. Never fuel machine indoors.
d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot
or running.
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refuel
ing.
f. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2
inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel
expansion.
g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equip
ment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes
before starting the engine.
i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light (e.g. furnace,
water heater, space heater, clothes dr yer, etc.).
j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free of grass,
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
k. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
Preparation
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Operation
1. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the
feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact with the
rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and feet.
2. Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper chute,
feed intake, and cutting chamber are empty and free of all
debris.
3. Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and remove
any metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects
which could cause personal injury or damage to the
machine.
4. If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine
should start making an unusual noise or vibration,
immediately shut the engine off. Allow the impeller to come
to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire, ground
it against the engine and perform the following steps:
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure
continued safe operation.
5. Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build
up in the discharge area. This can prevent proper discharge
and result in kickback of material through the feed opening.
6. Do not attempt to shred or chip material larger than
specified on the machine or in this manual. Personal injury
or machine damage could result.
7. Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge
opening while the engine is running. Shut the engine off,
wait until all moving parts have stopped, disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before
clearing debris.
8. Never operate without vacuum bag and discharge chute
properly attached to the machine. Never empty or change
vacuum bag while the engine is running. Zippered end
of vacuum bag must be kept closed at all times during
operation.
9. Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or optional
hose attachment properly attached to the machine. Never
attempt to attach or change either attachment 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.
Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the
handles.
13. Do not operate this machine on a gravel surface.
14. Do not operate this machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
15. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do
not touch.
16. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.
Maintenance & Storage
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.
3. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine
and make certain the impeller and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
4. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
6. Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transport
ing, and storage of this machine.
7. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water
heater, furnace, clothes dryer, etc.
8. Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instruc
tions on off-season storage.
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
10. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,
etc. to protect the environment.
Do not modify engine
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. Never tamper
with factory setting of engine governor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and
federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road
Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems:
Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so
equipped.
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.
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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 IT’S WARNING!
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.
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3
Setting Up
Your
Chipper
Shredder
Vacuum
Drive Control
Upper Hose
Handle Bracket
Rope Guide
Star Knob
Lower Hose
Handle Bracket
Wing Nut
Lower Handle
Bag
Upper Handle
Speed Control
Cable Guide
Carriage
Screw
Wing Nut
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 operat-
ing your machine.
NOTE: Reference to
right and left hand
side of the Chipper/Shredder Vacuum
is observed from the
operating position.
Safety Glasses
Bottle of Engine Oil
Operator’s Manual
Figure 3-1
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.
NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the Chipper/Shredder Vacuum is observed from the operating
position.
Opening Carton
1. Cut each corner of the carton vertically from top to
bottom.
2. Remove all loose parts.
3. Remove loose packing material.
Hose
Assembly
Blower Chute
Removing Unit From Carton
1. Lift unit from the rear to detach it from underlying
carton material and roll unit out of carton.
2. Check carton thoroughly for any other loose parts.
NOTE: Make sure not to crimp cables while removing
loose parts or the entire unit from the carton.
Loose Parts In Carton (See Figure 3-1)
a. Upper and Lower Handle
b. Hose Assembly
c. Safety Glasses
d. Engine Oil (May be located in bag)
e. Bag
f. Blower Chute (If Equipped)
g. Operator’s Manual
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Attaching The Handle
1. Remove the hairpin clips from the handle brackets and
remove the carriage screws and wing nuts from the
lower handle.
a. Place the bottom holes in lower handle over the
pins on the handle brackets and secure with
hairpin clips. See Figure 3-2.
b. Insert carriage screws through upper hole in lower
handle from the inside and secure with wing nuts.
See Figure 3-2.
2. a. Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with lower
handle. Make sure the rope guide is on the right
side of upper handle. See Figure 3-3.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the cables are routed outside
the lower handle. Also, do not crimp the cables while
lifting up the handles.
b. Secure the two handles by tightening the star
knobs (carriage bolts must be seated properly into
the handle). See Figure 3-3.
3. Pull the two cable ties attached to the cables tight
approximately 8 inches from each cable end and place
the cables into the cable guide.
4. Loosen the wing nut that secures the rope guide to the
right side of upper handle.
a. Pull the starter rope out of the engine slowly. See
Figure 3-4.
b. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten
the wing nut. See Figure 3-4.
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Setting Up
Your
Chipper
Shredder
Vacuum
Figure 3-2
Rope Guide
B
A
IMPORTANT
Make sure the cables
are routed outside the
lower handle. Also, do
not crimp the cables
while lifting up the
handles.
Figure 3-3
B
A
Figure 3-4
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3
A
B
Setting Up
Your
Chipper
Shredder
Vacuum
Align pin
with this
hole.
Attaching The Hose Assembly
5. a. Slide hose adapter of hose assembly into the
base adapter located on the left front of the Yard
Vacuum. See Figure 3-5.
b. Pull spring loaded pin out on the base and align pin
A
B
Figure 3-5
with the first hole (closest to the end of the tube) in
the hose adapter.
c. Release the pin to lock the hose in place.
6. a. Snap the hose handle first into the upper hose
handle bracket and then into the lower hose handle
bracket. See Figure 3-6.
b. Lay hose tubing on hanger bracket next to chipper
chute.
NOTE: The bag/chute
switch button attached
to the mounting
bracket must be fully
depressed by the tip of
front tab on bag handle
when securing the bag
or engine will not start.
Figure 3-6
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