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Operator's Manual
Chipper
Shredder
Vacuum
Model Number
2O3
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
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.
MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM
NO. 770-10023F
(4/04)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual Chipper Shredder Vacuum Model Number IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 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).
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Page 2: Customer Support
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Assembling Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Trouble Shooting Illustrated Parts List Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Warranty Adjusting Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new chipper shredder vacuum. -
Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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: Operation
j. Toreduce a firehazard, k eepmachine f ree 11. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in ofgrass, l eaves, or otherdebris build-up. place and operating properly. Cleanupoilorfuelspillage andremove any 12. Keep your face and body back and to the side of fuelsoaked debris. -
Page 5: Section 2: Assembling Y Our Chipper Shredder V Acuum
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. WARNING: -YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper shredder vacuum. TO AVOID SERIOUS NJURY SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING Y OUR CHIPPER SHREDDER V ACUUM IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil... -
Page 6: Section 3: Know Your Chipper Shredder V Acuum
Attaching TheNozzle Discharge Bag Opening Chute • Remove three wing nuts from the front of the chipper shredder vacuum. • Place nozzle in position over the three studs on unit and secure with wing nuts just removed. See Figure 2. II I Wing Nuts ozzle... -
Page 7: Section 4: Operating Y Our Chipper Shredder V Acuum
Starter Handle (Not Shown) EngineControls The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the See the separate engine manual for the location and starter handle to start engine. function of the controls on the engine. Drive Clutch Control Nozzle Nozzle Door Chipper ustment Lever... -
Page 8: Stopping Engine
• Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. into catcher bag. Do not attempt to shred or chip any Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind material other than vegetation found in a normal yard slowly. -
Page 9: Engine Adjustments
DriveClutchCableAdjustment Adjust the drive clutch control if the chipper shredder Smaller Hole vacuum moves forward with the drive clutch control (Rotate Freel disengaged, if it does not self-propel with the drive clutch control engaged, or if drive belt is slipping (unit hesitates while engine maintains the same speed). -
Page 10: Customer Responsibilities
Customer R esponsibilities MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE DATES Lubricate Wheels Lubricate Adjustment Levers Lubricate Caster Wheels Check Chipper Blades Check Oil Change Oil Check Air Filter © Clean Engine Check Spark Plug Maintenance • Clean the screen by scraping or washing with water and reinstall the screen. -
Page 11: Beltremoval Andreplacement
Sharpening OrReplacing C hipper Blades • Drain the gasoline and oil from the chipper shredder vacuum. • Remove the three wing nuts that secure the nozzle NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and to the outer housing and remove the nozzle. Refer keep spark plug side up. - Page 12 Thread the special impeller tool into the crankshaft. • Place the mounting adapter against the engine and Stop when the impeller assembly can move on the make sure the hole in the mounting adapter is crankshaft. facing up. If the old belt is still on the unit, cut belt to remove •...
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Page 13: Section 7: Troubleshooting
WARNING: Never store the machine StoringYourChipper Shredder V acuum fuel container indoors where there is an • Clean the equipment thoroughly. open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on • Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust. a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or •... - Page 14 SECTION 8: PARTS LISTFORMODEL 203 REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 681-0095 720-0190 Chipper Chute Height Adjustment Knob 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18 732-0754 Spring Lever 736-0242 Belt Washer.340 ID x.872 OD 781-0702 Index Bracket RH 731-1690A Discharge Chute 781-0703 Index Bracket LH...
- Page 15 Model203 Ref, Ref. Part No. Pa_ No. Part Description Part Description 681-0108 781-0599 Impeller Assembly Complete Upper Shredder Blade 719-0329 Flail Blade 710-0772 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 2 715-0166 781-0653 Spiral Pin Flail Housing Blade 681-0107 710-3008 Impeller Assembly Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x.75 711-0833B Clevis Pin...
- Page 16 Model203...
- Page 17 Model203 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 781-0677 Chain Case LH 741-0415 Flange Bearing.566 ID 781-0676 Chain Case RH 719-0325 Lower Housing 754-0457 V-Belt 748-0373 Flange Bearing.503 ID 748-0313 719-0324A Spacer Upper Housing 741-0413 748-0208A Hex Flange Bearing Flange Bearing.378 736-0336 Flat Washer...
- Page 18 Model203 12 _ 28 13...
- Page 19 Hex Nut 1/4-28 681-0087 Bracket Assembly 781-0647 737-3000 Discharge Chute Bracket Grease Fitting 3/16 710-3008 736-0931 Flat Washer.203 ID x.403 OD Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x.75 747-0815 681-0088 Eye Bolt Bracket Assembly 710-0896 710-0521 Self Tapp. Screw 1/4-14 x.625 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 3.0...
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD.MaN ® The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.
- Page 21 Operator's Manual Chipper Shredder Vacuum Model Number IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 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).
- Page 22 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Assembling Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Trouble Shooting Illustrated Parts List Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Warranty Adjusting Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new chipper shredder vacuum.
- Page 23 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 24 j. Toreduce a firehazard, k eepmachine f ree 11. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in ofgrass, l eaves, or otherdebris build-up. place and operating properly. Cleanupoilorfuelspillage andremove any 12. Keep your face and body back and to the side of fuelsoaked debris.
- Page 25 understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. WARNING: -YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper shredder vacuum. TO AVOID SERIOUS NJURY SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING Y OUR CHIPPER SHREDDER V ACUUM IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil...
- Page 26 Attaching TheNozzle Discharge Bag Opening Chute • Remove three wing nuts from the front of the chipper shredder vacuum. • Place nozzle in position over the three studs on unit and secure with wing nuts just removed. See Figure 2. II I Wing Nuts ozzle...
- Page 27 Starter Handle (Not Shown) EngineControls The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the See the separate engine manual for the location and starter handle to start engine. function of the controls on the engine. Drive Clutch Control Nozzle Nozzle Door Chipper ustment Lever...
- Page 28 • Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. into catcher bag. Do not attempt to shred or chip any Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind material other than vegetation found in a normal yard slowly.
- Page 29 DriveClutchCableAdjustment Adjust the drive clutch control if the chipper shredder Smaller Hole vacuum moves forward with the drive clutch control (Rotate Freel disengaged, if it does not self-propel with the drive clutch control engaged, or if drive belt is slipping (unit hesitates while engine maintains the same speed).
- Page 30 Customer R esponsibilities MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE DATES Lubricate Wheels Lubricate Adjustment Levers Lubricate Caster Wheels Check Chipper Blades Check Oil Change Oil Check Air Filter © Clean Engine Check Spark Plug Maintenance • Clean the screen by scraping or washing with water and reinstall the screen.
- Page 31 Sharpening OrReplacing C hipper Blades • Drain the gasoline and oil from the chipper shredder vacuum. • Remove the three wing nuts that secure the nozzle NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and to the outer housing and remove the nozzle. Refer keep spark plug side up.
- Page 32 Thread the special impeller tool into the crankshaft. • Place the mounting adapter against the engine and Stop when the impeller assembly can move on the make sure the hole in the mounting adapter is crankshaft. facing up. If the old belt is still on the unit, cut belt to remove •...
- Page 33 WARNING: Never store the machine StoringYourChipper Shredder V acuum fuel container indoors where there is an • Clean the equipment thoroughly. open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on • Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust. a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or •...
- Page 34 SECTION 8: PARTS LISTFORMODEL 203 REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 681-0095 720-0190 Chipper Chute Height Adjustment Knob 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18 732-0754 Spring Lever 736-0242 Belt Washer.340 ID x.872 OD 781-0702 Index Bracket RH 731-1690A Discharge Chute 781-0703 Index Bracket LH...
- Page 35 Model203 Ref, Ref. Part No. Pa_ No. Part Description Part Description 681-0108 781-0599 Impeller Assembly Complete Upper Shredder Blade 719-0329 Flail Blade 710-0772 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 2 715-0166 781-0653 Spiral Pin Flail Housing Blade 681-0107 710-3008 Impeller Assembly Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x.75 711-0833B Clevis Pin...
- Page 36 Model203...
- Page 37 Model203 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 781-0677 Chain Case LH 741-0415 Flange Bearing.566 ID 781-0676 Chain Case RH 719-0325 Lower Housing 754-0457 V-Belt 748-0373 Flange Bearing.503 ID 748-0313 719-0324A Spacer Upper Housing 741-0413 748-0208A Hex Flange Bearing Flange Bearing.378 736-0336 Flat Washer...
- Page 38 Model203 12 _ 28 13...
- Page 39 Hex Nut 1/4-28 681-0087 Bracket Assembly 781-0647 737-3000 Discharge Chute Bracket Grease Fitting 3/16 710-3008 736-0931 Flat Washer.203 ID x.403 OD Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x.75 747-0815 681-0088 Eye Bolt Bracket Assembly 710-0896 710-0521 Self Tapp. Screw 1/4-14 x.625 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 3.0...
- Page 40 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD.MaN ® The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.