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.
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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, unstable, Do not operate on pavement, gravel or • Keep all shields and guards in place and securely other hard surfaces since objects can ricochet attached.
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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.
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.
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Characteristics and featuresdiscussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be ap- plicable to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without =ncurringobligation. Figure 3-3...
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..1, / models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be ap- plicable to all models. MTD LLC reservesthe right to change product specifications, designs and equipmentwithout notice and without Figure 3=6 _ncurringobligation.
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NOTE: This Operators ManUalcovers a range Of product specifiCa: tions for Various mode!s:Characteristics and featuresdiscussed andior ilUstratedinthiS manual may not be ap, plicable toali models! MTD LLC reservesthe right to change product specificationsidesigns andequipment w thout notice and without incurring obligationl...
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Various models: CharacteriStics and features discussed and/or iilustrated in this manual may not be ap. plicable to all models: MTD LLC reservesthe right to Changeproduct specifications; designs and equipment without notice and w thout incurr ng Obligationl...
Know Your Chipper Shredder HopperAssembly ReleaseRod Oil Fillt Chipper Chute WARNING The operation of any chipper shredder Oil Fill can result in foreign objects being thrown 1 If Equipped intothe eyes, which *Model462 Shownwith 0 (Not included) can damage your Figure 4-1 I eyes severely.
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This OperatorsManualcoversa rangeof product specificationsforvariousmodels.Characteristics and fea- tures discussedand/or illustratedin this manualmay not be applicableto all models.MTDLLCreservesthe right ._1__ _11111_ to changeproductspecifications,designsand equipment withoutnoticeand withoutincurringobligation. Starting Engine WARNING:Never run the engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. Figure 4=2 Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonox- Stopping Engine ide,an odorless and deadly gas.
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Lubrication 1. Lubricatethe releaserodand springwith lightoil once a season.See Figure5-1. 2. Lubricatethe pivot pointson the hopperassemblywith points before lightoil oncea season.See Figure5-1. reassembly. 3. Lubricatethe pivot pointson the dischargechute with lightoil oncea season.See Figure5-1. 4. Followtheaccompanying engine manualfor lubrica- Your Chipper tion scheduleand instruction for engine lubrication.
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6. Removethe blade by removing the internalhex screws,lockwashers,and hexnuts which secureit to the impeller.Retainthe hardware.See Figure5-3. 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. Your Chipper 7.
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Problem Cause Remedy Enaine Start ailsto Throttle levernotin correctStarting i Move thrott, e everto FASTor post on (f equ pped) STARTpost on 2, Sparkp!ugwire disconnected, Connectwire tospark p!ug, choke n ot in cHoKE position cHOKE equipped): poSiti0nl Fueltank emptyor Sta!efuel. tank with clean,freShgasolinel &Engine not pdmed(if equipped)Prime engineas .instructed in...
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NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
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781-0515 FrontSupportBracket 781-0574 ShredderPlate manual may not be ap* plicable to all model& 681-0104 RearHopperBracketAssembly MTD LLC reservesthe 732-0306 Compression Spring 1.75 right to change product 736-0117 FlatWasher specifications; d esigns 714-0104 CotterPin and equipment w ithout 736-0264 FlatWasher.330ID x.630OD...
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Series 452 Thru 465 1 ft ModelSeries454 & 464 :l:{ ModelSeries452 & 462 * If Equipped...
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737-0298tt Oil DrainPipe manual may not be ap- 737-0132tt Oil DrainEndCap plicable to all models. 27. 681-0133" TongueHitchMount MTD LLC reserves the 28. 681-0134A* BaseHitch Mount right to change product 710-3001" Hex CapScrew,3/8-16x.88 specifications, designs 711-0299" ClevisPin,.625x2.4 and equipmentwithout 711-0835"...
To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts, sothe aboveexclusions or limitationsmaynot applyto you. or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- In no event shallrecoveryof any kindbe greaterthanthe amountof the 0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safety features of...