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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Chipper Shredder — Model Series 45M3
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-06005
05/28/2010
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- Page 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-06005...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019... -
Page 3: Safe Operation Practices
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. - Page 4 Safe Handling of Gasoline: If it becomes necessary to push material through the shredder hopper, use a small diameter stick. Do not use To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care your hands or feet. in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine vapors are explosive.
- Page 5 Notice Regarding Emissions Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and make certain the impeller and all moving parts have Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
- Page 6 Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—...
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Page 7: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Chipper Shredder • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Hopper Assembly • One Bag • One Chipper Chute • One Chute Deflector • One Safety Glasses • One Bottle of Oil Assembly NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. - Page 8 Chipper Chute Remove the hex lock nut, spacers, and hex bolt from the top of the impeller housing. See Fig. 3-3B. Remove the three cupped washers and hex nuts from Align the chute deflector in position on the discharge weld studs around the opening on the side of the impeller opening and insert hex bolt with spacer through hinge on housing.
- Page 9 Set-Up Place the opening of the bag completely over the chute Gas and Oil Fill-Up deflector. See Fig. 3-7A. Refer to the separate engine owner’s manual for additional engine information. Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out of the box.
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Page 10: Controls & Features
Controls and Features Hopper Release Rod Chipper Chute Discharge Chute Figure 4-1 Discharge Chute Chipper Chute The discharge chute is where the material exits the unit and can Allows twigs and small branches up to 2” in diameter to be fed be bagged. -
Page 11: Operation
Operation WARNING: Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine The operation of any chipper shredder reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly can result in foreign objects being thrown into the harder at this point). eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. - Page 12 Lowering the Hopper Chipping With one hand grasp the handle at the top of the hopper Branches up to two inches in diameter can be fed into the and lift slightly. chipper chute. Observe the following guidelines when chipping branches: With the other hand pull out on the release rod and lower the hopper to the ground.
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Page 13: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Equipment Care • Clean the chipper shredder thoroughly after each use. General Recommendations • Wash bag periodically with water. Allow to dry thoroughly • Always observe safety rules when performing any in shade. maintenance. • If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove flail screen •... - Page 14 Removing the Flail Screen Lift the chute deflector up to keep it out of the way. See Fig. 6-2B. WARNING: The impeller’s shredder blade and Remove the two hairpin clips from each clevis pin which chipper blades are sharp. Wear leather work gloves extend through the housing and remove pins.
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Page 15: Service
Service Blade Care Chipper Blades WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Remove the flail screen as instructed in the previous section. - Page 16 Shredder Blade Remove the two internal hex screws, lock washers, and hex lock nuts which secure the shredder blade to the impeller. Stop the engine and make certain that all moving parts See Fig. 7-4A. have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Throttle lever not in correct starting position. Move throttle lever to FAST or START position. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Choke not in CHOKE position (if equipped). Move choke lever to CHOKE position. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. -
Page 18: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 942-0571 Shredder Blade 981-0490 Chipper Blade 719-04308 Flail Blade (3 total) 734-1600 10 x 2.50 Wheel Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). - Page 19 Notes...
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Page 20: Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...