Troy-Bilt JUNIOR TOMAHAWK User Manual

SEND SERVICE LETTERS TO:
For Chipper/Shredder Service
or Parts
If you require service assistance or if you wish to
order replacement parts, you can either contact us at
the
factory or see your local authorized servicing
dealer.
Our factory addresses and telephone numbers
are listed below
for your convenience.
Troy-Bilt Mfg. Company
c/o Technical Service Dept.
102nd St. & 9th Ave.
Troy, NY 12180
Garden Way Canada, Inc.
1515 Matheson Blvd.,
Unit
B11
Mississauga, Ontario L4W2P5
For Engine Service
For engine service or parts, please contact your
nearest authorized Tecumseh Engine Service Outlet.
To find the outlet nearest you, look
under "Engines-
Gasoline" in the Yellow Pages
of your telephone
directory.
Your new engine is covered by the engine manufac-
turer's Limited Warranty and any unauthorized
work
done on the engine during the warranty period may
void
your warranty. Forfull details on this Limited War-
ranty, please see the separate Tecumseh Owner's
Manual that was furnished with this chipper/shredder.
If
you should have any difficulty in obtaining engine
service
or parts, please contact us for assistance.
OR TELEPHONE:
In the U.S.A:
Technical Service: Toll-Free 1-800-833-6990
Parts Sales: TolI- Free 1-800-648-6776
In Canada:
Local
only (416 Area Code): 624-8423
From Ontario
& Quebec: Toll-Free 1-800-387-3351
From Western Canada and the Maritime Provinces:
Toll-Free 1-800-387-3316
Be Sure to Return Your
Warranty Registration Card!
Itis importantthat you fill out and mail yourWarranty
Registration Card, which is included in your literature
package. The information contained on this card will
register
your machine with us and entitle you to cover-
age under
our Full No-Time-Limit Warranty.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SECTION 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Before Starting the Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety During
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Instructions
for Maintenance
and
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SECTION 2: INITIAL PREPARATION
Inspection After Delivery 5
Parts
Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Check Hardware for Tightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Add
Motor Oil to Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SECTION 3: FEATURES & CONTROLS
Shredder Hopper (Inlet) 7
Chipper Chute (Inlet) 8
Chipper/Shredder Chamber 8
Discharge
Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the Wet Material
Baffle
Attachment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Carburetor
Choke Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Engine Shut-Off Tab 10
Manual Recoil Start Rope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Engine Fuel Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Page
SECTION 4: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Materials Recommended for Shredding 11
Materials Recommended for Chipping 11
Transporting the Chipper/Shredder. . . . . . . . .. 12
Pre-Starting Steps 12
Engine Starting & Stopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
How to Use the Chipper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
How to Use the Shredder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
Shredding Wet, Soggy or Green Materials. . .. 15
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
Oil Changing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
Air Cleaner Service 17
Engine Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Spark Plug and Ignition System 17
Carburetor Adjustment & Engine Storage. . . .. 17
Chipper/Shredder Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18
Rotating or Replacing Shredder
Cutting Blades
18
Sharpening or Replacing the Chipper
Blade ,. .. 18
SPECiFiCATIONS Inside Back Cover
1

Troy-Bilt JUNIOR TOMAHAWK Specifications

General

Brand	Troy-Bilt
Model	JUNIOR TOMAHAWK
Category	Chippers/Shredders
Language	English