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(More customer reviews)I have now been using the 6.5 HP Troy Built C/S/V for three months. To make this simple, I'll get straight to the pro's and cons...
Pro's...
1) The factory did an excellent job of packaging and crating the unit for shipment
2) The unit feels substantial and this was reinforced for me as I went through the very simple set-up process (takes about an hour to unbox and set-up)
3) Directions for set-up were flawless
4) Once started, the unit does an excellent job of picking up dry leaves and twigs through the vaccuum nozzle -- it cleared my 1/3 acre yard in about 2 hours (including the time it took me to get the refuse to the street for pick-up)
5) When the suction power of the nozzle is overhwelmed by leaves, it is very easy to unclog the nozzle -- I just use a twig
6) I found that the unit hungrily accepted branches up to 2.5 inches in diameter (I measured) -- the unit does start to bog down on branches larger than this
7) Does a fantastic job of mulching yard waste -- I can't say it does this to a 10:1 ratio like the company claims (how do they measure this?), but I am very please with how few lawn bags I am using this season
Cons...
1) This unit is EXTREMELY difficult to start. For context, I am 6' 2" and before that third helping of Christmas dinner, I weighed in around 235 lbs. My wife, 5' 3" and around 120 (if she reads this I'm a dead man!), was never able to start the unit. I would guess that the pull weight on the starter cord exceeds 60 lbs. Exascerbating the issue is the rather awkward position in which the pull starter is located.
2) Branches can get jammed in the feeder shoot, and the plunger is never quit long enough to drive a lot of branches to the grinding teeth. Freeing these items from the feeder tube can be a frustrating process.
3) Awkward position of zipper on the catch bag makes it difficult to transfer mulched waste into garbage bags
Net/net: If you have a lot of trees and want to save time and think you're man enough to start it ; ) -- BUY IT!
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Troy-Bilt 24A-204B766 CSV 206 24-Inch 206cc Gas-Powered 3-in-1 Self Propelled Chipper/Shredder/VacuumThe Troy-Bilt 6.5-horsepower self-propelled chipper shredder vacuum features a powerful 6.5-horsepower engine for better performance and improved power. The unit has a 3-in-1 capability with a vacuum nozzle, chipper chute, and shredder to give you three clean-up tools for ultimate versatility. The 24-inch vacuum width is extra-wide for bigger clearance and makes quick work of large areas. The adjustable vacuum intake height will raise and lower the vacuum nozzle from 1/4-to-4-3/4-inches to accommodate varying ground conditions. Other features include a 3-inch chipping capacity, and a heavy-duty hardened-steel impeller and cast-iron shredding screen that reduces debris in a 10:1 reduction ratio. The self-propelled transmission has 1-forward speed for easier use, and provides plenty of maneuverability for large yards. The 3-bushel, felt-lined collection bag reduces dust when in use, and the 6-inch lockable front caster wheels and 10-by-4-inch fully pneumatic rear wheels provide ease in maneuverability. The chipper comes with a limited 2-year warranty on materials and workmanship.What's in the Box Chipper/shredder/vacuum, and safety goggles.
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