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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.
SECTION 1: 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.
To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. k. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. OPERATION 1. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers and discharge opening.
WARNING: - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper shredder vacuum. SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil IMPORTANT:...
Attaching The Nozzle • 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. Wing Figure 2 NOTE: The metal tab on the nozzle must depress the safety switch button attached to the front of chipper shredder vacuum or the engine will not start.
Throttle Control Lever (Not Shown) The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It controls the engine’s speed and stops the engine. See separate engine manual packed with unit for details. Starter Handle (Not Shown) The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the starter handle to start engine.
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• Engines with primer: Prime engine as instructed in separate engine manual. • The throttle control lever is located on the engine. Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or START position. • Place one foot on the left rear wheel to prevent the unit from skidding while starting.
SECTION 5: ADJUSTING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine, disconnecting spark grounding it against the engine. Front Caster Wheels This chipper shredder vacuum is equipped with front caster wheels. The casters can be locked in a straight ahead position or position to swivel freely.
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM WARNING: Before performing any mainte- nance or repairs, stop the engine, wait until the machine comes to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unin- tended starting.
Hex Bolt Flat Washer Hex Nut Discharge Chute Self-Tapping Screws Hex Bolts Hex Nuts Figure 10 • Reattach the discharge chute assembly with the hardware previously removed and connect the bag to unit. Sharpening Or Replacing Chipper Blades NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep spark plug side up.
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Self-Tapping Screw Lower Belt Guard Self-Tapping Screws Figure 12 • Remove the safety switch from the front of the outer housing by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 12. • Remove the two hex bolts and hex lock nuts which extend through the housing.
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• Secure the impeller assembly to the crankshaft using the hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washer previously removed. Torque the bolt to 550 in. lbs. to 700 in. lbs. • Place the housing blades against the inner housing. See Figure 16. Inner Housing Housing...
SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. 5. Blocked fuel line. 6. Faulty spark plug. Engine runs erratic 1.
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Model 203 Ref. Part No. Part Description 681-0095 Chipper Chute 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18 736-0242 Bell Washer .340 ID x .872 OD 731-1690A Discharge Chute 764-0492 631-0069 Nozzle Assembly 731-1831 Nozzle Flap 710-0969 Screw 720-0190 Height Adjustment Knob 732-0754 Spring Lever 781-0702 Index Bracket RH 781-0703...
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Model 203 Ref. Part No. Part Description 749-1095 Upper Handle 1539-019 Push Nut 711-0737 Stud Pin .250 x 1.75 746-0714 Clutch Cable 56" 731-1735 Upper Clutch Cover 731-0620 Drive Lever 731-1736 Lower Clutch Cover 710-0841 Screw #10-12 x .750 731-1059 Mounting Cable Cap 710-1331 Screw #10-16 x 1.25...
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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 possessions and territories. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of...