MTD 24A-462G729 Owner's manual

Brand: MTD

Model: 24A-462G729

Category: Garden shredders

Type: Owner's manual

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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips &Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

OF A O AL

Chipper Shredder- Model Series 462 thru 464

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw

(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

FORMNO.770-10048H

5/12/2005

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new chipper shredder, it will help you assemble, pre-

pare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of Contents

Customer Support .............................................. 2

Safety Labels ...................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Setting UpYour Chipper Shredder .................... 6

Operating Your Chipper Shredder ..................... 8

Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder ................ 10

Troubleshooting ................................................ 12

Parts List ........................................................... 14

Warranty ............................................ Back Cover

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,

pleaselocate themodel plateon theequipment andcopy

the informationtothe samplemodel plate providedto the

right.Youcan locatethe modelplate by standing behindthe

unitand looking down at theframe belowthe engine. This

informationwill benecessary to usethe manufacturer'sweb

site and/or obtainassistancefromthe CustomerSupport

Departmentoran authorizedservice dealer.

f *x,

Model Number

www.mtdproducts,com

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330 -220 -4683

800-800-7310

Customer Support

Please do NOTretum the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficultyassembling this productor haveany questionsregardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this

unit,youcan seek helpfrom theexperts. Choosefromthe optionsbelow:

1. Visitmtdproducts.com. Click onthe Service& Support menuoption.

2. Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.

3. Theengine manufacturer isresponsiblefor allengine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-

tions,warrantyandservice. Pleaserefer tothe engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual, packedseparatelywith

your unit,for moreinformation.

MTD Hin_r_oti®d A_wJ_d Wi_n i_g ?rod_t_ O'_r Comp_y

Con_@_z_Us

Ser,oqce & Suppo ±

Product. Registration

?rba_y Policy

TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY:

• Do not operate on uneven ground where unit is

unstable, Do not operate on pavement, gravel or

other hard surfaces since objects can ricochet

and cause injury,

• To avoid a fire hazard, keep leaves, grass, and other

combustible materials away from hot engine and

muffler,

• Keep children and others away from area of

operation,

• Wear approved safety glasses, gloves and ear

protection.

ROTATING CUTTING BLADES.

TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY:

• Read the owner's manual(s) before starting and

using unit,

• Keep all shields and guards in place and securely

attached.

• Keep hands, feet, face, clothing and long hair out of

Shredder Hopper, Chipper Chute and Discharge

Chute while the engine is running, Rotating cutting

blades inside these openings will cause serious

personal injury if contacted. Material being

processed

may bounce back from inlet openings or be thrown

from the discharge chute. Long hair or loose clothing

may be pulled sucked into the inlet openings.

• Do not place branches over 1/2 inch diameter into

the large Shredder Hopper. Branches over 1/2 inch in

diameter should be placed in the Small Chipper

Chute.

• If the chipped shredder jams or becomes clogged,

immediately shut off the engine and wait for all

moving parts to come to a complete stop before

clearing.

• Do not install remove, adjust, or service the

discharge screen or any other part while the engine

is running. Blade contact can occur.

KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT

OF OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE

iS RUNNING.

• ROTATING CUTTING BLADES.KEEP HANDS

AND FEET OUT OF OPENING WHILE

MACHINE iS RUNNING.

DO NOT OPERATE THiS MACHINE UNLESS

THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR HAS BEEN

PROPERLY iNSTALLED AND IS SECURED

WITH THE HAND KNOBS.

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WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

of yourselfandothers.

Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingtooperate

this machine.Failure

to complywiththese

instructionsmay result

in personalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis power machine

to persons who read,

understand

and follow thewarnings

and instructions

in this manual

and onthe machine.

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

i safetyand/or property

I ofyourselfand others.

Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

i this machine.Failure

I to complywiththese

instructionsmay result

i inpersonalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

i HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

_understand

ane followthe warnings

and instructions

inthis manual

and on the machine.

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehicle compo-

nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and

birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationin this

manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan

result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowingobjects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injuryor death.

Training

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe 1.

machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto

assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualinasafe placefor

futureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement

parts. 2.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.

Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder16yearsoldto operatethis

machine.Children16yearsoldandovershouldreadand

understandtheoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesin 3.

thismanualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya

parent.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper

instruction.

5. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenatleast75 4.

feetfromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachine

ifanyoneentersthearea.

6. Neverrunanengineindoorsorin apoorlyventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorless

anddeadlygas. 5.

7. Donot puthandsandfeet nearrotatingpartsor inthe

feedingchambersand dischargeopening.Contactwiththe 6.

rotatingimpellercanamputatefingers,hands,andfeet.

8. Neverattemptto unclogeitherthefeedintakeordischarge

opening,removeoremptybag,orinspectandrepairthe

machinewhilethe engineis running.Shuttheengineoff

andwaituntilallmovingpartshavecometo a complete

stop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundit against

theengine.

Preparation

Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto

beused.Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeign

objectswhichcouldbe pickedupor thrownandcause

personalinjuryor damageto the machine.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-

tionor whileperforminganadjustmentor repair,to protect

eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseserious

injurytothe eyes.

Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting

slacksandshirts.Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycan be

caughtin movableparts.Neveroperatethis machine

in barefeetor sandals.Wearleatherworkgloveswhen

feedingmaterialin thechipperchute.

Beforestarting,checkallboltsandscrewsfor propertight-

nessto besurethe machineisin safeworkingcondition.

Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamageatfrequent

intervals.

Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionslabels,as

necessary.

Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme

careinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable

andthe vaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan

occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclothes

whichcanignite.Washyourskinand changeclothes

immediately.

a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

c. Neverfuel machineindoors.

d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis hot

or running.

e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-

ing.

f. Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethan1/2

inchbelowbottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel

expansion.

g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

h. If gasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineand equip-

ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutes

beforestartingtheengine.

i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere

there isan openflame,spark,or pilotlight(e.g.furnace,

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.)

j. Toreduceafire hazard,keepmachinefreeofgrass,

leaves,or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoilor fuel

spillageandremoveanyfuel soakeddebris.

k. Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

Operation

1. Donot puthandsandfeet nearrotatingpartsor inthe

feedingchambersanddischargeopening.Contactwith the

rotatingimpellercanamputatefingers,hands,andfeet.

2. Beforestartingthe machine,makesurethe chipperchute,

feedintake,andcuttingchamberareemptyandfreeofall

debris.

3. Thoroughlyinspectall materialto beshreddedand remove

any metal,rocks,bottles,cans,orotherforeignobjects

whichcouldcausepersonalinjuryor damagetothe

machine.

14.f it becomesnecessaryto pushmaterialthroughthe

shredderhopper,usea smalldiameterstick. Donotuse

yourhandsorfeet.

15.fthe impellerstrikesaforeignobject or ifyourmachine

shouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseor vibration,

immediatelyshuttheengineoff.Allowthe impellertocome

to acompletestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwire,ground

itagainstthe engineandperformthe followingsteps:

a. Inspectfordamage.

b. Repairorreplaceanydamagedparts.

c. Checkfor anyloosepartsandtightento assure

continuedsafeoperation.

6. Donotallow anaccumulationof processedmaterialtobuild

upinthe dischargearea.Thiscan preventproperdischarge

andresultin kickbackof materialthroughthefeedopening.

7. Donotattemptto shredorchipmateriallargerthan

specifiedonthe machineor inthis manual.Personalinjury

or machinedamagecouldresult.

8. Neverattemptto unclogeitherthe feedintakeordischarge

openingwhilethe engineisrunning.Shutthe engineoff,

wait untilall movingpartshavestopped,disconnectthe

sparkplugwireandgroundit againsttheenginebefore

clearingdebris.

9. Neveroperatewithouttheshredderhopper,chipperchute,

or chutedeflectorproperlyattachedto the machine.Never

emptyor changedischargebagwhiletheengineis running.

10.Keepall guards,deflectorsand safetydevicesin placeand

operatingproperly.

11.Keepyourface andbody backandtotheside ofthe chipper

chutewhilefeedingmaterialintothe machineto avoid

accidentalkickbackinjuries.

12.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.

13.Donotoperatethis machineon apaved,gravelor non-level

surface.

14.Donotoperatethis machinewhile undertheinfluenceof

alcoholordrugs.

15.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do

nottouch.

16.Neverpickuporcarrymachinewhilethe engineisrunning.

Maintenance & Storage

1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper

operationregularly.

2. Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequent

intervalstokeepthe machinein safeworkingcondition.

Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamageandrepair,if

needed.

3. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stopthe engine

andmakecertainthe impellerandall movingpartshave

stopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundit

againsttheengineto preventunintendedstarting.

4. Donotchangethe enginegovernorsettingsor overspeed

theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe

operatingspeedoftheengine.

5. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as neces-

sary.

6. Followthismanualforsafe loading,unloading,transporting,

andstorageofthis machine.

7. Neverstorethemachineorfuel containerinsidewhere

thereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightsuchas a water

heater,furnace,clothesdryer,etc.

8. Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforproperinstructions

onoff-seasonstorage.

9. Ifthefueltank hasto bedrained,dothisoutdoors.

10.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,

etc.toprotectthe environment.

Do not modify engine

Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinany

way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto arunaway

engineandcauseit tooperateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamper

withfactorysettingofenginegovernor.

Notice regarding Emissions

Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)

arecertifiedtooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmay

includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-

tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe useofthispowermachineto personswhoread,un-

derstandandfollowthe warningsand instructionsin thismanual

andonthemachine.

Operation

WARNING

Thissymbol points

out importantsafety

instructions,which if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

safety and/or property

of yourselfand others.

Readand followall

instructions inthis man-

ual beforeattemptingto

operatethis machine.

Failureto comply with

these instructionsmay

result inpersonalinjury.

Whenyou seethis

symbol.

HEED iT S WARNING!

YourResponsibility

Restrictthe use

of this powermachine

to personswho read.

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manua

and onthe machine.

iMPORTANT

Thisunitisshipped

without gasolineor

oil inthe engine.Be

certainto service

enginewith gasoline

and oilas instructed

inthe separateengine

manual beforeoperat-

ingyour machine.

NOTE:All referencesin

this manualto the left

or rightside ofthe chip-

per shredderis from

theoperating position

only.Exceptions.ifany,

will be specified.

Figure 1

Figure 2

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Figure 3

iMPORTANT:Thisunitisshippedwithoutgasolineoroil

in theengine.Becertainto serviceenginewithgasoline

andoilas instructedintheseparateenginemanual

beforeoperatingyourmachine.

Loose Parts In Carton

a. HopperAssembly d. Bag

b. ChuteDeflector e.SafetyGlasses

c. ChipperChute f. EngineOil

Attaching The Hopper

Assembly

1. a. Removesixhexnutsandwashersfromtheweld

studsontheimpellerhousing.Donotremovethe

supportplate.SeeFigure1.

b. Placehopperassemblyintopositioninfrontof

impellerhousing,aligningholesinhopperassembly

collarwithweldstuds.

c. Slidehopperassemblyontoweldstudsand replace

washersandhexnuts.Donottightencompletely.

2. a. Lift hopperassemblyupto impellerbracket

assembly.

b. Slidethereleaserodoutslightlyto hookthehopper

bracketontothe rod.SeeFigure2.

c. Tightenthe sixhexnutsthatsecurehopper

assemblytoimpellerhousingandalsotightenthe

hexnutsthatsecurehopperbrackettohopper

assembly.

Attaching The Chute Deflector

3. a. Removethewingknobsfromeachsideofthe lower

impellerhousing.

b. Removethe hexlocknut,spacers,andhexbolt

fromthetopoftheimpellerhousing.SeeFigure3.

4. a. Alignthechutedeflectorin positiononthe

dischargeopeningandinserthexboltwithspacer

throughhingeonchutedeflector(spacersfit inside

ofhinges).See Figure4.

Figure 4

b. Placesecondspaceroverhexboltinsideother

hingeandsecurewithhexlocknut.

c. Securebothsidesofchutedeflectorto impeller

housingusingwingknobspreviouslyremoved.

Attaching The Chipper Chute

5. a. Removethethreecuppedwashersand hexnuts

fromweldstudsaroundtheopeningonthesideof

theimpellerhousing.SeeFigure5.

b. Removethehexbolts,flat washers,andlocknuts

fromthetwoholeson theupperendofthesupport

brace.

6. a. Alignthechipperchuteovertheweldstuds,sothe

slotinthebottomofthechuteisfacingdown.

b. Securechipperchutewiththethreecupped

washers(cuppedsideagainstthechipperchute)

and hexnutspreviouslyremoved.Donottighten

thenutsatthistime.SeeFigure6.

7. Thechippershredderwasshippedwithoneendof

thesupportbracealreadysecuredtothelowerframe.

Loosenbutdo notremovetheboltssecuringthebrace

totheframe.SeeFigure7.

a. Aligntheholesin thechutewiththeholesinthetop

ofthebraceandattachbracetochipperchutewith

hardwarepreviouslyremoved.Tightensecurely.

b. Tightentheboltssecuringthesupportbracetothe

frame.

c. Tightenthethreenutsontheweldstudsholding

thechipperchutetotheimpellerhousing.

Attaching The Bag

8. Toattachthebag:

a. Placetheopeningofthebagcompletelyoverthe

chutedeflector.

b. Pullonthedrawstringuntilthebagistightaround

chutedeflectoropening.

c. Clipdrawstringbackon itself,tightagainstchute

deflectorto secureintoposition.SeeFigure8.

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Figure 5

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Figure 6

Figure 8 Figure 7

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Your Chipper

Shredder

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WARNING

The operation of any

chippershredder

can result inforeign

objects being thrown

intothe eyes, which

can damageyour

I eyesseverely.Always

i wear the safety

glasses provided

with this unitor eye

i shields before chip-

pingor shredding

and while performing

i any adjustmentsor

repairs.

I Useextreme care

when handling

gasoline.Gasolineis

i extremelyflammable

and the vaporsare

explosive. Never fuel

i the machine indoors

or while the engine

is hotor running.

; Extinguishcigarettes,

cigars, pipesand

other sources of

i ignition.

Know Your Chipper Shredder

HopperAssembly

ReleaseRod

Oil Fill1-

Chipper

TowBart'_

Oil Fill

1-If Equipped

Figure 9

Now that you have set up your chipper shredder

for operation, get aquainted with its controls and

features. These are described below and illustrated

on this page. This knowledge will allow you to use

your new equipment to its fullest potential.

Chipper Chute

Allows twigs and small branches up to 3" in diam-

eter to be fed into the impeller for chipping. See

Figure 9.

Hopper Assembly

Allow leaves and small branches up to 1/2 diameter

to be fed into the impeller for chipping and shred-

ding. Material can be raked into hopper assembly

by lowering the hopper assembly. See Figure 9.

Release Rod

The release rod is located on the impeller bracket

assembly and it is used to release or lock the hop-

per when raising or lowering. See Figure 9.

Tow Bar (if Equipped)

Use the tow bar to tow the chipper shredder behind

a tractor to a job site. See Figure 9.

NOTE:Ifyourunitisnotequippedwitha towbar,you

maycontactCustomerSupportasinstructedon page2

forinformationregardingpriceandavailability.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine

manual for this. See Figure 9 above for location of the

oil fill.

2. Servicetheenginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe

enginemanual. SeeFigure9 aboveforlocationof

gas fill.

WARNING:Useextreme carewhen han-

dling gasoline.Gasolineisextremely

flammableand the vapors areexplosive.

Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while

the engineishotor running. Extinguish

cigarettes,cigars,pipesand other

sourcesof ignition.

WARNING:Theoperation of any

chippershreddercanresultinforeign

objectsbeingthrown intothe eyes,

which candamageyoureyesse-

verely.Alwayswearthe safetyglasses

providedwith this unit oreyeshields

before chippingor shreddingandwhile

performingany adjustments or repairs.

Starting Engine

_hlk ARNING:Neverrun the engine

indoorsor in a poorly ventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonox-

ide,an odorlessand deadly gas.

1. Attachsparkplugwiretosparkplug.Makecertain

themetalcapon theend ofthesparkplugisfastened

securelyoverthemetaltiponthesparkplug.

2. Engineswith choke lever:

Movechokeleveronengineto CHOKEposition.(A

warmenginemaynotrequirechoking).

Engineswith primer:

Primeengineasinstructedinseparateenginemanual.

3. Thethrottlecontrolleverislocatedontheengine.

MoveenginethrottlecontrollevertoFASTor START

position.SeeFigure10.

4. Graspstarterhandleand pullropeoutslowlyuntil

enginereachesstartofcompressioncycle(ropewill

pull slightlyharderatthis point).

NOTE:A noisewillbeheardwhenfindingthestartof

thecompressioncycle.Thisnoiseiscausedbytheflails

andfingers,whichare partoftheshreddingmechanism,

and itshouldbeexpecteduntiltheimpellerreachesfull

speed.

5. Pullropewitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.

Keepa firmgriponstarterhandle.Letroperewind

slowly.

6. Repeatthepreviousstepsuntilenginefires.When

enginestarts,movechokecontrol(ifequipped)

graduallyto RUNposition.

Stopping Engine

1. Movethrottlecontrolleverto STOPor OFFposition.

2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand

groundagainsttheengine.

NOTE:Seeyourenginemanualpackedwithyourunitfor

moredetailedinstructions.

Figure 10

Using The Chipper Shredder

Yardwastesuchasleavesandpineneedlescanbe

rakedupthroughthehopperassemblyforshredding.

Aftermaterialhasbeenshreddedbytheflailbladeson

theimpellerassembly,itwillbe dischargedoutofopen-

ingor intocatcherbag.Donotattemptto shredor chip

anymaterialotherthanvegetationfoundina normal

yard(i.e.branches,leaves,twigs,etc.)Avoidfibrous

plantssuchastomatovinesuntiltheyarethoroughly

driedout. Twigsandsmallbranchesupto3"in diameter

canbefedintothechipperchute.

Lowering The Hopper Assembly

1. Withonehandgraspthehandleatthetopofthe

hopperassemblyandlift slightly.

2. Withtheotherhandpulloutonthe releaserod

andlowerthehopperassemblytotheground.See

Figure9.

To Empty Bag

1. Un-clipdrawstringand loosenbagfromchute

deflectoropening.

2. Emptybagandreattachtothedischargechute

opening.Pullonthedrawstringuntilthebagistight

aroundthechuteopeningandclipthedrawstring

tightagainstthechutedeflector.

IMPORTANT:Theflailscreenislocatedinsidethe

housingin thedischargearea.Iftheflail screen

becomesclogged,removeandcleanasinstructedin

SECTION5: MAINTAININGYOURCHIPPERSHRED-

DER.Forbestperformance,itisalsoimportantto keep

thechipperbladesharp.

WARNING

Never run the engine

indoorsorin a poorly

ventilated area: Engine

exhaust contains

carbon monoxide, an

_dorless and deadly

NOTE: A noisewillbe

heardwhenfindingthestart

ofthe compressioncycle.

Thisnoiseiscausedby

theflailsand fingers,which

arepartoftheshredding

mechanismanditshould

oeexpecteduntilthe impel-

er reachesfullspeed.

WARNING

Alwaysstop engine,

isconnect spark plug,

groundagainst

pnginebeforecleaning,

lubricating or doingany

Kind of maintenance on

yourmachine.

points before

reassembly.

Figure 11

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Figure 12

General Recommendations

1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming

anymaintenance.

2. Thewarrantyon thischippershredderdoesnot

coveritemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperator

abuseornegligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwar-

ranty,operatormustmaintainthechippershredder

asinstructedhere.

3. Changingofengine-governedspeedwillvoid

enginewarranty.

4. Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce

eachseason.

5. Periodicallycheckallfastenersand makesurethese

aretight.

_ ARNING:Alwaysstopengine,

disconnect sparkplug, and ground

against enginebeforecleaning,

lubricating or doing any kind of

maintenanceon yourmachine.

Lubrication

1. Lubricatethereleaserodandspringwithlightoil once

a season.SeeFigure11.

2. Lubricatethepivotpointsonthehopperassemblywith

lightoil oncea season.See Figure11.

3. Lubricatethepivotpointsonthedischargechutewith

lightoil oncea season.See Figure11.

4. Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-

tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication.

Engine Care

1. Maintainoillevelasinstructedin enginemanual.

2. Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal

conditions.Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely

dustyconditions.Refertoenginemanual.

3. Cleansparkplugand resetthegaponcea season.

Checkenginemanualforcorrectplugtype andgap

specifications.

4. Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush.Keepthe

coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)cleantopermit

properaircirculation.Removeall grass,dirtand

combustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.

Removing The Flail Screen

If thedischargeareabecomesclogged,removetheflail

screenandcleanareaasfollows:

1. Stoptheengineandmakecertainthechippershred-

derhascometoa completestop.

2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand

groundagainsttheengine.

3. a. Removethebagandtwo wingknobson eachside

ofthechutedeflector.See Figure12.

b. Liftthechutedeflectorupto keepitoutof theway.

c. Removethetwo hairpinclipsfromeachclevispin

whichextendthroughthehousingandremovepins.

d. Removetheflailscreenfrominsidethehousing

andcleanthescreenbyscrapingor washingwith

water.SeeFigure12.

4. Reinstallthescreen,makingcertainto reassemblethe

flailscreenwiththecurvesidedown.

5. Reattachthechutedeflectorwiththehardware

previouslyremovedandconnectthebagtounit.

Sharpening Or Replacing Chipper

Blades

1. Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe

engine.

2. Removetheflailscreenasinstructedintheprevious

section.

3. Removethechipperchutebyremovingthreehexnuts

andwashers.

4. Removethechipperchutesupportbracefromthe

framebyremovingthehexbolts.

5. Rotatetheimpellerassemblybyhanduntilyoulocate

oneofthetwochipperbladesin thechipperchute

opening.

6. Removethebladebyremovingtheinternalhex

screws,lockwashers,andhexnutswhichsecureitto

theimpeller.Retainthehardware.SeeFigure13.

NOTE:Usea 3/16"hexkey(Allen)wrenchontheoutside

ofthebladeanda 1/2"box(or socket)wrenchonthe

insideoftheimpeller.HoldtheAllenwrenchstationary

and rotatethebox(or socket)wrenchto loosenthenut.

7. Installa replacementblade(PartNo.781-0490)with

thehardwareremovedearlieror sharpen.

IMPORTANT:Whensharpeningtheblade,protecthands

byusinggloves.Followtheoriginalangleofgrindand

makesuretoremovean equalamountfromeachblade.

8. Toreplacetheotherblade,rotatetheimpellerto

exposethesecondbladeandrepeatthestepsabove.

NOTE: Makecertainbladesarereassembledwiththe

sharpedgefacingupward.Torquehardwareto250- 300

in.Ibs.

Figure 13

Sharpening Or Replacing The

Shredder Blade

_ ARNING:Theimpeller'schipperblades

are sharp. Wearleather work gloves to

__ protectyour hands.

1. Stoptheengineandmakecertainthatall moving

partshavecometoacompletestop.

2. Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe

engine.

3. Lowerthehopperassemblyandblockupthehousing.

4. Removethesixhexlocknutsandflatwashers

fromtheweldstudson theflailhousing.Retainthe

hardware.

5. Carefullyseparatethehopperassemblyfromthe

impellerassemblyandremovethesupportplate.

NOTE:Whenreassemblingthe supportplate,make

certaintheembossedtabfacesinwardtowardsthe

impeller.

6. Removethetwowingknobsandcuppedwashersthat

securethechutedeflectorandraisethechute.

7. Inserta 1/2"or3/4"diameterpipethroughtheflail

screenintotheimpellertokeepit fromturningor

removetheflailscreenand inserta pieceofwoodinto

thechuteopening.

8. a. Removethetwointernalhexscrews,lockwashers,

and hexlocknutswhichsecuretheshredderblade

totheimpeller.

b. Removethehexbolt,lockwasher,andflatwasher

tocompletelyfreeshredderblade.See Figure14.

Figure 14

NOTE:Usea3/16"hexkey(Allen)wrenchon the

outsideoftheshredderbladeanda 1/2"box(orsocket)

wrenchontheinsideoftheshredderblade.Holdthe

Allenwrenchstationaryandrotatethebox(orsocket)

wrenchtoloosenthenut. Usecautionwhenremoving

thebladetoavoidcontactingtheweldstudson housing.

IMPORTANT:Whensharpeningtheblade,follow

theoriginalangleofgrindasa guide.It isextremely

importantthateachcuttingedgereceivesanequal

amountofgrindingtopreventan unbalancedblade.

Anunbalancedbladewillcauseexcessivevibration

whenrotatingathighspeedsandmaycausedamage

totheunit.Thebladecanbetestedbybalancingiton a

screwdriveror nail.Removemetalfromtheheavyside

untilitisbalancedevenly.

Storing Your Chipper Shredder

Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyour

chippershredderforstorage.

1. Cleantheequipmentthoroughly.

2. Wipeequipmentwithanoiled ragto preventrust.

3. Refertoenginemanualforcorrectenginestorage

instructions.

4. Storeunitina clean,dryarea.Donotstorenextto

corrosivematerialssuchasfertilizer.

WARi ,,ING

The impeller S

chipper blades and

shredder blade are

work gloves to

protect your hands:

IMPORTANT

Makecertainchipper

bladesare reassem-

bledwith the sharp

edgefacing upward.

Torquehardwareto

250- 300 in. Ibs.

iMPORTANT

When reassemblingthe

shredderblade,tighten

center boltto between

550 and 700 in.-Ibs.

andthe two out boltsto

between250 and 350

in.-Ibs.

Forrepairs beyond

the minor adjustments

listed here, contact

an authorized service

Problem Cause Remedy

En_in f_il rf I 1 Throtte evernot n correctstartng 1 Movethrotte everto FASTor

= e _ stosta,

position(ifequipped). STARTposition,

2. Sparkplugwiredisconnected, 2. Connectwiretosparkplug.

3. ChokenotinCHOKEposition(if 3. Movechokeleverto CHOKE

equipped), position.

4. Fueltankemptyorstalefuel. 4. Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline.

5. Enginenotprimed(ifequipped). 5. Primeengineas nstructedin

EngineManual.

6. Fauty sparkpug. 6. Ccan adjustgap or repace.

7, Blockedfuelline. I 7. Cleanfuelline.

8. Engineflooded. 8. Waitafew mnutestorestart,but

do notprime.

Engineruns erratic 1, Sparkplugwireloose, 1, Connectandtightenspark

plugwire,

2, UnitrunningonCHOKE(ifequipped), 2, MovechokelevertoOFFposition,

3. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel. 3. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,

freshgasoline.

4. Ventingascapplugged. 4. Clearvent.

5. Waterordirt infuelsystem. 5. Drainfueltank.Refillwith

freshfuel.

6. Dirtyaircleaner. 6. Refertoenginemanual.

7. Carburetoroutofadjustment. 7. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

Engineoverheats 1. Engineoil levellow. 1. Fillcrankcasewithproperoil.

2 Drtyarceaner I 2 Refertoengnemanua

• 3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. " 3. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

Occasionalskips 1. Sparkpluggaptooclose. 1. Adjustgap to.030".

(hesitates)at 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

highspeed improperlyset.

Excessive I 1. Loosepartsordamagedimpeler I 1 Seeauthorzedservcedeeer

N m

Vibration I I

Unit does not 1. Chutedeflectorclogged. 1. Stopengineimmediatelyand

discharge disconnectsparkplugwire.Clean

flailscreenandinsideofdischarge

opening.

2. Foreignobjectlodgedin impeller. 2. Stopengineanddisconnectspark

plugwire.Removelodgedobject.

3. LowengineRPM. 3. Alwaysrunengineatfullthrottle.

Rateof discharge 1 LowengineRPM. 1. Alwaysrunengineatfullthrottle.

slowsconsiderably I 2. Chipperbladedul. I 2. Replacechipperbladeor seeyour

or composition of authorzedservcedeeer.

changes ,

_ii ii i____ i iiiiii ii ii ii_i _ i

usethispagetomake

notes and write down

important information,

odel Series 462 Thru 464

- ' .._ .,q8;

1. 736-0217 LockWasher,3/8

2. 714-0149B CotterPin

3. 681-0048 WingKnob5/16-18

4. 681-0094 ChuteDeflectorAssembly

5. 711-0835 ClevisPin

6. 781-0457 ShredderScreen

7. 726-0211 U-Nut5/16-18

8. _ 750-0793 _ Spacer

9. 712-3027 HexLockNut1/4-20

10. 712-3004A HexLockNut5/16-18

11. 736-0119 LockWasher5/16

12. 681-0117 InnerImpellerHousingAssembly

13. 710-3025 HexCapScrew5/16-18x.625

14. 710-0157 HexCapScrew5/16-24x.75

15. 781-0490 ChipperBlade

16. 710-1054 HexCapScrew5/16-24x 1.0

17. 681-0030 impellerAssembly

18. 712-0411 HexLockNut5/16-24

19. 781-0735 RetainerPinClip

20. 719-0329 FlailBlade

21. 711-0833B ClevisPin

22. 715-0166 Pin

23. 736-0247 FlatWasher3/8 x 1.25

24. 742-0571 ShredderBlade

25. 710-1254 HexCapScrew3/8-24x2.25

26. 681-0004A OuterImpellerHousingAssembly

27. 710-0825 HexCapScrew1/4-20x 3.75

28. 781-0515 FrontSupportBracket

29. 781-0574 ShredderPlate

30. 681-0104 RearHopperBracketAssembly

31. 732-0306 CompressionSpring1.75

32. 736-0117 FlatWasher

33. 714-0104 CotterPin

34. 736-0264 FiatWasher.330IDx.630OD

35. 710-0376 HexCapScrew5/16-18x 1.0

36. 748-0453 Spacer,.375IDx 2.50LG

37. 736-0362 FiatWasher.320IDx 1.25OD

38. 712-0429 HexLockNut5/16-18

39. 731-1710 HopperCollar

40. 681-0123 FrontHopperBracketAssembly

41. 711-1128 LockRod

42. 731-1707 HopperAssembly

43. 710-3008 HexCapScrew5/16-18x.75

Toorder replacement

parts, contact

1=800-800-7310or visit

www.mtdproducts.com.

odel Series 462 Thru 464

1 ModelSeries464

11 Model464GOnly

ModelSeries462

^ Models462& 464D

* If Equipped

1. 728-0175 PopRivet

2. 731-1899 ChipperShredderChute

3. 735-0249 ChuteFlap

4. 781-0633 ChuteFlapStrip

5. 681-0068A ChipperChuteAssembly

6. 710-0751 HexCapScrew1/4-20x.620

7. 712-3027 HexLockNut1/4-20

8. _ 710-0106 HexCapScrew1/4-20x 1.25

9. 736-0173 FiatWasher.28IDx.74OD

10. 736-0242 BellWasher.340IDx.872OD

11. 712-3010 HexNut5/16-18

12. 749-1004 SupportBrace

13. 712-3004A HexLockNut5/16-18

14. 710-0805 HexCapScrew5/16-18x 1.50

710-3180tt HexCapScrew5/16-18x 1.75

15. 736-0170 BellWasher5/16x 1.0

16. 736-0366t FlatWasher

17. 738-0814_1 AxleAssembly

738-0813t AxleAssembly

18. 750-0786_: Spacer

19. 734-1600:_ WheelComp.,10.0x2.5 Plastic

734-1845t WheelComplete,10.0x4.0Gray

20. 726-0214 PushCap

21. 681-0184A Frame

681-0183Att Frame

22. 736-0451 Washer,.320IDx.93OD

23. 710-0502A Screw,3/8-16x 1.250

24. 737-0195A ElbowFitting

25. 737-0298tt Oil DrainPipe

26. 737-0132tt Oil DrainEndCap

27. 681-0133" TongueHitchMount

28. 681-0134A* BaseHitchMount

29. 710-3001" HexCapScrew,3/8-16x.88

30. 711-0299" ClevisPin,.625x2.4

31. 711-0835" ClevisPin,.50x 4.62

32. 712-3017" HexNut,3/8-16

33. 732-0194" SpringPin

34. 736-0133" FiatWasher,.411x 1.25x 1.0

35. 736-0169" LockWasher,3/8

-- 723-0400 SafetyGlasses(NotShown)

-- 664-04022 ChipperBagAss'y(Not Shown)

-- 664-04023tt ChipperBagAss'y(Not Shown)

t ModelSeries464 AModels462& 464D

tt Model464GOnly * IfEquipped

_1ModelSeries462

Toorder replacement

parts, contact

1-800-800-7310 or visit

www.mtdproducts.com.

Use this page to make

notes and write down

important information:

notes and write down

important information:

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newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,itsposses-

sionsandterritories.

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fora periodoftwo(2) yearscommencingonthedateoforiginalpurchase

andwill,atits option,repairor replace,freeofcharge,anypartfoundto

bedefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonly

applyifthis producthasbeenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordance

withtheOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,andhasnotbeen

subjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,improper

maintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,ordamagebecause

ofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor

useofanypart,accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedbyMTDforuse

withtheproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyourwarrantyasto

anyresultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,

belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow

throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

HOW TO OBTAINSERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH

PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service

dealer.Tolocate the dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages, or

contact MTD LLCat RO. Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio 44136-0019,or

call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683or log on to our Web site at

www.mtdproducts.com.

Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthefollowingcases:

a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya

separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's

warrantyfortermsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck

adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishduetouse

orexposure.

d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported

outsideofthe UnitedStates,itspossessionsandterritories,except

thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.

f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.

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ability of fitness for a particularpurpose,applies after the applicable

periodof expresswritten warranty aboveas to the partsas identi-

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mentionedabove,givenby anypersonor entity,includinga dealer

or retailer,with respect to anyproduct,shallbind MTD.Duringthe

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of the productas set forth above.

Theprovisionsas set forth inthis warranty providethe sole and

exclusive remedyarising from the sale. MTDshall not be liable

for incidentalorconsequential loss or damageincluding,without

limitation, expensesincurredfor substitute orreplacementlawncare

services or for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea warranted

product.

Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty

lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe

purchasepriceoftheproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of the

productshallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliabilityfor

loss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersandtheir

propertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousetheproduct.

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purchaseror tothepersonforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.

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rantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights

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IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtain

warrantycoverage.

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