Troy-Bilt 47261 - Troubleshooting Machine Performance; Chipper Does Not Chip; Poor Chipping Performance; Loss of Vacuum

Maintenance/Repairs
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Loss of vacuum. 1. Vacuum attachment clogged. 1. Remove and clean (Page 33).
2. Collection bag full.
2. Remove and empty bag (Page 20).
3. Vacuum inlet clogged.
3. Remove vacuum attachment (Page 21) and
clean inlet (Page 33).
4. Discharge deflector clogged.
4. Remove collection bag (Page 20) and clean
deflector (Page 33).
5. Shredder screen clogged. 5. Remove and clean (Page 23).
6. Processing chamber clogged. 6. Remove fan cover and screen to clean process-
ing chamber (Page 23).
7. Engine not reaching full RPM. 7. See "Engine Runs Poorly" on Page 46.
8. Fan blades bent or broken. 8. Replace fan blades (Page 40).
Loss of traction.
1. Drive belt loose. 1. Adjust wheel drive bail cable (Page 42).
2. Stretched or broken drive belt. 2. Replace belt (Page 41).
3. Wheel Drive Bail Cable tension spring broken,
3. Reconnect spring or replace cable (Page 43).
stretched or disconnected.
4. Malfunction in transaxle. 4. See TROY-BIL T dealer or call Factory.
Gear shift lever does not shift.
1. Loose gear shift lever cable. 1. Reconnect cable to shifter arm (Page 44).
2. Broken gear shift lever cable. 2. Replace cable (Page 44).
3. Loose transaxle shifting arm. 3. Tighten screw on shifting arm.
Wheels do not stop when
1. Wheel Drive Bail Cable tension spring broken, 1. Reconnect spring or replace cable (Page 43).
Wheel Drive Bail Cable is
stretched or disconnected.
released.
2. Drive belt misaligned. 2. Check that belt is properly aligned on
pulleys (Page 41).
3. Wheel Drive Bail Cable out of adjustment. 3. Adjust cable (Page 42).
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Unusual vibration or noise. 1. Solid object jammed in unit. 1. Check and remove any obstruction (Page 33).
2. Chipper blade or fan blades loose or damaged. 2. Tighten or replace (Pages 38 and 40).
3. Rotor assembly out of balance.
3. See TROY-BILT dealer or call Factory.
4. Shredder screen bent. 4. Repair or replace screen (Page 41).
5. Chipper blade to anvil clearance incorrect. 5. See TROY-BILT dealer (correct clearance is
.030" -.060"
6. Engine cylinder shaft or crankshaft is bent 6. See Engine Service Dealer.
or damaged.
7. Loose engine mounting bolts/nuts. 7. Tighten bolts/nuts.
8. Loose or missing bolts on unit. 8. Tighten or replace bolts.
9. Engine shaft bearings damaged.
9. See Engine Service Dealer.
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