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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Chipper Shredder — Model Series CS454R / CS464Q
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. 769-08284
06/28/2012

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual Chipper Shredder — Model Series CS454R / CS464Q WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing an MTD Chipper/Shredder. It was If applicable, the power testing information used to establish carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be 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 • One Chipper Shredder • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Hopper Assembly • One Bag • One Chipper Chute • One Chute Deflector • One Safety Glasses • One Bottle of Oil Assembly NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine.
  • Page 8 Align the chute deflector in position on the discharge Align the chipper chute over the weld studs, so the slot in opening and insert hex bolt with spacer through hinge on the bottom of the chute is facing down. See Figure 3-6A. chute deflector (spacers fit inside of hinges).
  • Page 9 Set-Up Place the opening of the bag completely over the chute Gas and Oil Fill-Up deflector. See Figure 3-8A. Refer to the separate engine owner’s manual for additional Pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight around chute engine information. deflector opening.

  • Page 10: Controls

    Controls and Features Hopper Release Rod Chipper Chute Tow Bar† † If Equipped Model Series 460 Shown Chipper Chute Engine Controls Allows twigs and small branches up to 2” in diameter to be fed See the engine Owner/Operator manual packed with your unit into the impeller for chipping.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation WARNING: NOTE: A noise will be heard when finding the start of the The operation of any chipper shredder compression cycle. This noise is caused by the flails and can result in foreign objects being thrown into the fingers, which are part of the shredding mechanism, and it eyes, which can damage your eyes severely.
  • Page 12 Shredding Emptying the Bag Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be raked up in Stop engine. the hopper for shredding. After material has been processed by Un-clip drawstring and loosen bag from chute deflector the shredder blade and flails, it will be forced out of the chute opening.

  • Page 13: 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 14 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 15: 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. Remove the flail screen as instructed in the previous section.
  • Page 16 Shredder Blade Remove the two internal hex screws, lock washers, and hex lock nuts which secure the shredder blade to the impeller. Stop the engine and make certain that all moving parts See Figure 7-4A. have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start 1. Throttle lever not in correct starting position. 1. Move throttle lever to FAST or START position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Choke not in CHOKE position (if equipped). 3.

  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 942-0571 Shredder Blade 981-0490 Chipper Blade 719-04308 Flail Blade (3 total) 934-04009 Wheel Asm Comp 10X4 Oyster-Carlise 1300 951 594 Phone to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com.
  • Page 19 Notes...

  • 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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