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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
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Chipper Shredder-
Model Series 462 thru 464
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.770-10048H
5/12/2005
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- Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. FORMNO.770-10048H PRINTEDIN U.S.A. 5/12/2005 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019...
- Page 2 You can locate the model plate by standing behind the unit and looking down at the frame below the engine. This informationwill be necessary to use the manufacturer'sweb MTD LLC P.O. 361131 site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support CLEVELAND, OH 44136 Department or an authorizedservice dealer.
- Page 3 TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY: TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY: • Read the owner's manual(s) before starting • Do not operate on uneven ground where unit is using unit, iil _I ii_ _ i _iii _! i _ _ii_ ii unstable, Do not operate on pavement, gravel or •...
- Page 4 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
- Page 5 Operation Maintenance & Storage 1. Donot put hands andfeet near rotatingpartsor in the 1. Nevertamper withsafetydevices.Checktheir proper feedingchambersand dischargeopening.Contactwith the operationregularly. rotatingimpellercan amputatefingers, hands,andfeet. 2. Checkbolts and screwsfor propertightness at frequent 2. Beforestartingthe machine,makesurethe chipperchute, intervalsto keepthe machinein safe workingcondition. feed intake,and cuttingchamberare empty andfree of all Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor any damageand repair,if debris.
- Page 6 iMPORTANT: T his unit isshippedwithoutgasolineor oil in theengine.Be certainto serviceenginewith gasoline and oil as instructedin the separateengine manual beforeoperatingyour machine. Loose Parts In Carton a. HopperAssembly d. Bag b. Chute Deflector e. SafetyGlasses c. ChipperChute f. EngineOil Attaching The Hopper Assembly 1.
- Page 7 b. Placesecondspaceroverhex bolt insideother hingeand securewith hex lock nut. c. Securebothsides of chutedeflectorto impeller housingusingwingknobspreviouslyremoved. Attaching The Chipper Chute 5. a. Removethe threecuppedwashersand hexnuts from weldstudsaroundthe openingon the side of the impellerhousing.See Figure5. Your Chipper b. Removethe hexbolts,flat washers,and lock nuts from the two holeson the upperend of the support Sh redder brace.
- Page 8 Know Your Chipper Shredder Hopper Assembly ReleaseRod Oil Fill1- Chipper WARNING The operation of any chipper shredder can result in foreign Oil Fill objects being thrown Tow Bart'_ intothe eyes, which 1-If Equipped can damage your I eyes severely. Always i wear the safety Figure 9 glasses provided...
- Page 9 Starting Engine indoorsor in a poorly ventilatedarea. _hlk ARNING:Neverrun the engine Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonox- ide,an odorlessand deadly gas. 1. Attachspark plugwire to spark plug.Makecertain the metalcap on theend of the sparkplug is fastened securelyoverthe metal tip on the spark plug. Figure 10 2.
- Page 10 Lubrication 1. Lubricatethe releaserodand springwith lightoil once a season.See Figure11. points before 2. Lubricatethe pivot pointson the hopperassemblywith lightoil oncea season.See Figure11. reassembly. 3. Lubricatethe pivot pointson the dischargechute with lightoil oncea season.See Figure11. 4. Followtheaccompanying engine manualfor lubrica- tion scheduleand instructionfor engine lubrication. Engine Care 1.
- Page 11 6. Removethe blade by removing the internalhex screws,lock washers,and hexnuts which secureitto the impeller. R etainthe hardware.See Figure13. NOTE: Usea 3/16"hex key (Allen)wrenchon the outside of the blade and a 1/2" box(or socket)wrenchon the insideof the impeller.HoldtheAllen wrenchstationary and rotatethe box(or socket)wrenchto loosenthe nut. 7.
- Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy En_in f_il 1 Throtte ever not n correctstart ng 1 Movethrotte everto FASTor = e _ stosta, position(ifequipped). STARTposition, 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected, 2. Connectwire to spark plug. 3. Chokenot in CHOKEposition(if 3. Move chokeleverto CHOKE equipped), position. 4.
- Page 13 _ii ii i_ _ _ _ i iiiiii ii ii_i usethis page t omake notes and write down important information,...
- Page 14 odel Series 462 Thru 464 ' .._ .,q8;...
- Page 15 736-0217 Lock Washer,3/8 714-0149B CotterPin 681-0048 Wing Knob5/16-18 681-0094 Chute Deflector Assembly 711-0835 ClevisPin 781-0457 ShredderScreen 726-0211 U-Nut5/16-18 8. _ 750-0793 _ Spacer 712-3027 Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 10. 712-3004A Hex Lock Nut5/16-18 11. 736-0119 Lock Washer5/16 12. 681-0117 Inner ImpellerHousingAssembly 13.
- Page 16 odel Series 462 Thru 464 1 ModelSeries464 11 Model464G Only ModelSeries462 ^ Models462 & 464D * If Equipped...
- Page 17 728-0175 Pop Rivet 731-1899 ChipperShredderChute 735-0249 Chute Flap 781-0633 Chute FlapStrip 681-0068A ChipperChuteAssembly 710-0751 Hex CapScrew 1/4-20 x.620 712-3027 Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 8. _ 710-0106 Hex CapScrew 1/4-20x 1.25 736-0173 Fiat Washer.28ID x.74OD 10. 736-0242 Bell Washer.340ID x.872OD 11. 712-3010 Hex Nut5/16-18 12.
- Page 18 Use this page to make notes and write down important information:...
- Page 19 notes and write down important information:...
- Page 20 To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or lasts, so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmay notapplyto you. contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019,or In no eventshall recoveryof any kind be greaterthan theamountof the call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our Web site at purchasepriceof the productsold.