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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Chipper Shredder — Model Series 462 thru 464
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
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.
FORM NO. 770-10048H
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
5/12/2005
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- Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Chipper Shredder — Model Series 462 thru 464 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 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: Table Of Contents
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new chipper shredder. It will help you assemble, pre- pare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Customer Support... 2 Safety Labels ... 3 Safe Operation Practices ... -
Page 3: Safety Labels
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Page 4: Safe Operation Practices
Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals. Wear leather work gloves when feeding material in the chipper chute. 4. Before starting, check all bolts and screws for proper tight- ness to be sure the machine is in safe working condition. - Page 5 10. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in place and operating properly. 11. Keep your face and body back and to the side of the chipper chute while feeding material into the machine to avoid accidental kickback injuries.
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Page 6: Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder
Loose Parts In Carton a. Hopper Assembly d. Bag b. Chute Deflector e. Safety Glasses c. Chipper Chute f. Engine Oil Attaching The Hopper Assembly 1. a. Remove six hex nuts and washers from the weld studs on the impeller housing. Do not remove the support plate. - Page 7 6. a. Align the chipper chute over the weld studs, so the slot in the bottom of the chute is facing down. b. Secure chipper chute with the three cupped washers (cupped side against the chipper chute) and hex nuts previously removed.
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Page 8: Operating Your Chipper Shredder
See Figure 9. is hot or running. Tow Bar Extinguish cigarettes, Use the tow bar to tow the chipper shredder behind cigars, pipes and a tractor to a job site. See Figure 9. other sources of NOTE: If your unit is not equipped with a tow bar, you ignition. -
Page 9: Stopping Engine
Twigs and small branches up to 3” in diameter can be fed into the chipper chute. Lowering The Hopper Assembly 1. With one hand grasp the handle at the top of the hopper assembly and lift slightly. -
Page 10: Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder
If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and clean area as follows: 1. Stop the engine and make certain the chipper shred- der has come to a complete stop. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine. -
Page 11: Shredder Blade
Torque hardware to 250 - 300 in. lbs. Sharpening Or Replacing The Shredder Blade WARNING: The impeller’s chipper blades are sharp. Wear leather work gloves to protect your hands. 1. Stop the engine and make certain that all moving parts have come to a complete stop. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
2. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove lodged object. 3. Always run engine at full throttle. 1. Always run engine at full throttle. 2. Replace chipper blade or see your authorized service dealer. - Page 13 NOTES: Use this page to make notes and write down important information. For parts and/or accessories please call 1-800-800-7310, or 1-330-220-4683. www.mtdproducts.com...
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Page 15: Parts List
Inner Impeller Housing Assembly 13. 710-3025 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x.625 14. 710-0157 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-24 x.75 15. 781-0490 Chipper Blade 16. 710-1054 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-24 x 1.0 17. 681-0030 Impeller Assembly 18. 712-0411 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24 19. - Page 16 Model Series 462 Thru 464 � � � � � � � � � � � �� � �� �� �� �� �� ���� ���� ��� �� �� ��� � �� ��� � ��� �� ��� ��� ��� ��� ���...
- Page 17 723-0400 Safety Glasses (Not Shown) — 664-04022 Chipper Bag Ass’y (Not Shown) — 664-04023†† Chipper Bag Ass’y (Not Shown) † Model Series 464 ^ Models 462 & 464D †† Model 464G Only * If Equipped ‡ Model Series 462 Parts List...
- Page 18 NOTES: Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
- Page 19 NOTES: Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
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Page 20: Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its posses- sions and territories. “MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship...