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MACHINES
OWNER'S GUIDE
Chipper
- Shredders
Model Series
462B
5 H.P.
thru
465A
8 H.P.
(Model
465A shown)
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equ=pped 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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-0371M
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Table of Contents
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Summary of Contents for Yard Machines 462B series
- Page 1 MACHINES OWNER'S GUIDE Chipper - Shredders Model Series 462B 5 H.P. thru 465A 8 H.P. (Model 465A shown) IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equ=pped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- equipped spark arrester meeting covered, brush-covered...
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Page 2: General Operation
SECTION 1" IMPORTANT SAFETY PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF OTHERS. READ FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. - Page 3 Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away from Never attempt to attach or remove catcher bag when heat open flame, of the reach engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait for children. Check fuel before starting the impeller to come to a complete stop.
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Page 4: Customer Support
SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Owner's Guide is an important part of your new chipper shredder. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your chipper shredder. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your chipper shredder for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Owner's Guide. - Page 5 Start with Step 1 to set-up you new chipper shredder. All models. IStep 1. Pull the spark plug wire off of the spark plug. EStep 2. Remove six hex nuts (A) and six washers (B) from the weld studs on the flail housing. Leave the support plate in place on the weld studs.
- Page 6 ATTACHING THE CHIPPER CHUTE (Model 465A 8 H.P. chipper shredders only) Chipper Chute Weld Stud (A) Weld Stud (A) Hex Nut Weld Stud (A) _tep 13. Remove the three cupped washers and hex nuts from the weld studs beside (A) the opening on the left side of the housing.
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Page 7: All Models
ALL MODELS Step 24. Remove oil fill dipstick. Step 25. With chipper shredder on level ground, Step 22. To attach the bag, place the opening of use a funnel to fill engine with oil to the bag over the chute deflector so it FULL mark on dipstick. - Page 8 SECTION 6: CONTROLS Release Knob Choke Lever Throttle Control Starter Handle Model 465A Shown Figure 2 Release Knob: Used to release the hopper when raising or lowering. Choke Lever: Used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when starting a cold engine. Starter Handle: Used to manually start the engine•...
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