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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Model Series 460 Shown
Chipper/Shredder — Model Series 450 and 460
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. 769-10864
(June 2, 2015)

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  • Page 1 ’ peratOr anual Model Series 460 Shown Chipper/Shredder — Model Series 450 and 460 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Chipper Shredder manufactured If applicable, the power testing information used to establish by MTD. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be performance when properly operated and maintained.

  • 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—...

  • Page 7: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • Chipper Shredder (1) • Operator’s Manual (1) • Engine Operator’s Manual (1) • Hopper Assembly (1) • Bag (1) • Chipper Chute (1) • Chute Deflector (1) • Safety Glasses (1) • Bottle of Oil (1) Assembly NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine.
  • Page 8 Figure 3-4 impeller housing. See Figure 3-7. Chipper Chute (Model Series 450) Remove the hex bolts (c), flat washers (d), and lock nuts (e) from the two holes on the upper end of the support brace.
  • Page 9 Align the chipper chute over the weld studs, so the slot in the bottom of the chute is facing down. See Figure 3-8. Place the opening of the bag completely over the chute deflector. See Figure 3-10A. Pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight around chute deflector opening.

  • Page 10: Controls & Features

    Model Series 460 Shown Figure 4-1 Chipper Chute Discharge Chute Model Series 450: Allows twigs and small branches up to 2” in Debris exists the machine’s reduction chamber through the diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping. discharge chute.

  • Page 11: Operation

    (2) inches into the chipper chute (Model Series performing any adjustments or repairs. 450) and (3) inches for Model Series 460. Doing so can result in serious damage to your unit’s chipper blades, flails Starting Engine or impeller.

  • Page 12: 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 13 Removing the Flail Screen WARNING: The impeller’s shredder blade and chipper blades are sharp. Wear leather work gloves to protect your hands when cleaning out the reduction chamber. If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and clean area as follows: Stop engine and make certain the chipper shredder has come to a complete stop.

  • Page 14: 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. (c) (c) Remove the flail screen as instructed in the Maintenance &...
  • Page 15 Shredder Blade Remove the two internal hex screws (a), lock washers (b), and hex lock nuts (c) which secure the shredder blade to Stop the engine and make certain that all moving parts the impeller. See Figure 7-4. have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Throttle lever (if equipped) not in correct 1. Move throttle lever to FAST or START starting position. position. 2. Engine switch (if equipped) in OFF position. 2. Move engine switch to ON position. 3.

  • Page 17: Replacement Parts

    Flail Blade (4 total) 964-04022 934-04009 Wheel Asm Comp (Model Series 460) 734-1600 Wheel Asm Comp (Model Series 450) † If Equipped 1300 951 594 Phone to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
  • Page 18 Notes...
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  • Page 20: Warranty

    Warranty Conditions — Australia (Not applicable to other Regions) The benefits given to you under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies that you have under Australian law in relation to the goods. MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd warrants that this machine is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part which appears upon inspection by MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd or its agent to be defective in material or workmanship.

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