MTD 24A-465E729 Owner's manual

Brand: MTD

Model: 24A-465E729

Category: Garden shredders

Type: Owner's manual

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

A O AL

*Model462Shown

Chipper Shredder- Model Series 452 thru 465

IMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-

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

If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.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.770-100481

7/20/2006

This Operator's IVlanual is an important part of your new chipper shredder, it wiil 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 ................... 10

Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder ................ 12

Troubleshooting ................................................ 14

Parts List ........................................................... 16

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

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,

pleaselocate the model plateon theequipment and copy

the informationtothe samplemodel plate providedto the

right.Youcan locatethe modelplate by standingbehindthe

unitand looking down at theframe below the engine. This

informationwill benecessary to usethe manufacturer'sweb

site and/or obtainassistancefromthe CustomerSupport

Departmentoran authorizedservice dealer.

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 NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficultyassembling this productor haveany questionsregardingthecontrols, operation,or maintenanceof this

unit,youcan seek helpfrom the experts. Choosefromthe optionsbelow:

1. Visitmtdproducts.com. Click onYardMachinesand then the CustomerSupport menuoption.

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

3. Theengine manufacturer isresponsiblefor all engine-related issueswith regards to performance,power-rating,specifica-

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

your unit,for more information.

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.

ThisOperatorsManualcoversa rangeof productspecificationsforvariousmodels.Characteristicsandfeatures

discussedand/orillustratedinthis manualmaynotbeapplicabletoall models.MTDLLCreservestherightto

changeproductspecifications,designsandequipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

of yourselfandothers.

Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

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 complywith these

instructionsmay result

i inpersonalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

i HEED ITS WARNING!

i Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read.

i understand

andfollow the warnings

and instructions

i inthis manual

and onthe machine.

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-

nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato causecancer and

birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation in this

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

result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultinserious injuryordeath.

Training

1. Read,understand,and followall instructionsonthe ma- 1.

chineandin the manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassemble

andoperate.Keepthismanualinasafe placeforfuture

andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

2. Befamiliarwithallcontrolsandtheirproperoperation. 2.

Knowhowtostopthe machineanddisengagethem

quickly.

3. Neverallow childrenunder16yearsoldto operatethis

machine.Children16yearsoldandovershouldreadand 3.

understandthe operationinstructionsandsafety rulesin

thismanualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbya

parent.

4. Neverallow adultstooperatethismachinewithoutproper

instruction. 4.

5. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenat least

75feetfromthe machinewhile it isin operation.Stop

machineif anyoneentersthe area.

6. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in apoorlyventilatedarea. 5.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless

anddeadlygas. 6.

7. Donotputhandsandfeetnearrotatingpartsorin the

feedingchambersanddischargeopening.Contactwith

the rotatingimpellercanamputatefingers,hands,and

feet.

8. Neverattemptto unclogeitherthefeedintakeor

dischargeopening,removeor emptybag,or inspectand

repairthe machinewhilethe engineis running.Shutthe

engineoff andwait untilallmovingpartshavecometo a

completestop.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandground

it againsttheengine.

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.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancause serious

injurytothe eyes.

Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting

slacksandshirts.Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycan be

caughtin movableparts.Neveroperatethis machine

in barefeetor sandals.Wearleatherworkgloveswhen

feedingmaterialin thechipperchute.

Beforestarting,checkallboltsand screwsfor propertight-

nessto besurethe machineisin safeworkingcondition.

Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamageatfrequent

intervals.

Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionslabels,as

necessary.

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextreme

careinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable

andthe vaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan

occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclothes

whichcanignite.Washyourskinandchangeclothes

immediately.

a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

c. Neverfuel machineindoors.

d. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhilethe 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 theengineandequip-

ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5minutes

beforestartingtheengine.

i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere

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

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.)

j. Toreducea fire hazard,keepmachinefreeofgrass,

leaves,or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoilor fuel

spillageandremoveanyfuel soakeddebris.

k. Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

Operation

1. Donot puthandsandfeetnearrotatingpartsor inthe

feedingchambersanddischargeopening.Contactwiththe

rotatingimpellercanamputatefingers,hands,andfeet.

2. Beforestartingthe machine,makesurethe chipperchute,

feedintake,and cuttingchamberareemptyandfreeofall

debris.

3. Thoroughlyinspectall materialto beshreddedand remove

any metal,rocks,bottles,cans,orotherforeignobjects

whichcouldcausepersonalinjuryor damagetothe

machine.

4. f it becomesnecessaryto pushmaterialthroughthe

shredderhopper,usea smalldiameterstick. Donotuse

yourhandsorfeet.

5. fthe impellerstrikesaforeignobject or ifyourmachine

shouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseor vibration,

immediatelyshuttheengineoff.Allowthe impellertocome

to acompletestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwire,ground

itagainstthe engineandperformthe followingsteps:

a. Inspectfordamage.

b. Repairorreplaceanydamagedparts.

c. Checkfor anyloosepartsand tightento assure

continuedsafeoperation.

6. Donotallowanaccumulationof 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 safetydevicesinplaceand

operatingproperly.

11.Keepyourface andbodybackand totheside ofthe chipper

chutewhilefeedingmaterialintothe machineto avoid

accidentalkickbackinjuries.

12.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.

13.Donotoperatethismachineon apaved,gravelor non-level

surface.

14.Donotoperatethismachinewhileunderthe influenceof

alcoholordrugs.

15.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do

nottouch.

16.Neverpickupor carrymachinewhilethe 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. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor overspeed

theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe

operatingspeedoftheengine.

5. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asneces-

sary.

6. Followthismanualforsafe loading,unloading,transporting,

andstorageofthis machine.

7. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere

thereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightsuchasa water

heater,furnace,clothesdryer,etc.

8. Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualfor properinstructions

onoff-seasonstorage.

9. Ifthefueltank hasto bedrained,dothisoutdoors.

10.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,

etc.toprotecttheenvironment.

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,and may

includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-

tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe useofthispowermachineto personswhoread,un-

derstandandfollowthe warningsandinstructionsinthismanual

andonthe machine.

Practices

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!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this powermachine

to personswho read.

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manua

and onthe machine.

Shredder

IMPORTANT

This unitis shipped

without gasolineor

oil in the engine.Be

certainto service

enginewith gasoline

andoil as instructed

in the separateengine

manual beforeoperat-

ingyour machine.

NOTE: All references

in this manualto the

left or rightside of

thechipper shredder

isfrom the operating

i positiononly. Excep-

tions ifany willbe

specified.

NOTE:This Operators

i Manual coversa range

of productspecifica-

tions for various

models.Characteristics

and featuresdiscussed

and/or illustratedinthis

manualmay not be ap-

plicableto allmodels.

MTD LLCreservesthe

rightto change product

specifications,designs

and equipmentwithout

notice andwithout

=ncurringobligation.

Figure 3=1

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.SeeFigure3-1.

b. Placehopperassemblyintopositioninfrontof

impellerhousing,aligningholesinhopperassembly

collarwithweldstuds.

c. Slidehopperassemblyontoweldstudsandreplace

washersandhexnuts.Donottightencompletely.

2. a. Lift hopperassemblyupto impellerbracket

assembly.

b. Slidethereleaserodoutslightlyto hookthehopper

bracketontothe rod.SeeFigure3-2.

c. Tightenthe sixhexnutsthatsecurehopper

assemblyto impellerhousingandalsotightenthe

hexnutsthatsecurehopperbrackettohopper

assembly.

Figure 3-2

Figure 3-3

Attaching The Chute Deflector

3. a. Removethewingknobsfromeachsideofthelower

impellerhousing.

b. Removethehexlocknut,spacers,andhexboltfrom

thetopoftheimpellerhousing.SeeFigure3-3.

4. a. Alignthechutedeflectorinpositionon the

dischargeopeningand inserthexboltwithspacer

throughhingeon chutedeflector(spacersfit inside

of hinges).SeeFigure314.

b. Placesecondspaceroverhexboltinsideother

hingeandsecurewithhexlocknut.

c. Securebothsidesofchutedeflectorto impeller

housingusingwingknobspreviouslyremoved.

Attaching The Chipper Chute

(Model Series 460)

5. a. Removethethreecuppedwashersand hexnuts

fromweldstudsaroundtheopeningonthesideof

theimpellerhousing.SeeFigure3-5.

b. Removethehexbolts,flat washers,andlocknuts

fromthetwoholeson theupperendofthesupport

brace.

6. a. Alignthechipperchuteovertheweldstuds,sothe

slotinthebottomofthechuteisfacingdown.

b. Securechipperchutewiththethreecupped

washers(cuppedsideagainstthechipperchute)

and hexnutspreviouslyremoved.Donottighten

thenutsatthistime.SeeFigure316.

Figure 3-4

Fgure 3=5

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..........1,/

Figure 3=6

Your Chipper

Sh redder

IMPORTANT

This unitis shipped

without gasolineor

oil in the engine. Be

certainto service

enginewith gasoline

and oil as instructed

in theseparate engine

manual beforeoperat-

ingyour machine.

NOTE: All references

in this manualto the

leftor rightsideof

the chipper shredder

isfromthe operating

positiononly. Excep-

tions, if any, will be

specified.

NOTE: This Operators

Manual coversa range

of productspecifica-

tionsfor various

models.Characteristics

andfeaturesdiscussed

and/or illustratedinthis

manual may not be ap-

plicableto allmodels.

MTD LLC reservesthe

rightto change product

specifications,designs

and equipmentwithout

notice andwithout

_ncurringobligation.

Settingup

MPORTANT

This unitis shipped

without gasolineor

oil in the enginelae

certainto servce

enginewith gasoline

an_Joilas instructed

in the separateengine

manUaIbeforeope!at-

ingyour machine

NOTE: All references

in this manual tOthe

left or right side of

the chipper shredder

iSfromthe operating

positiononlylExcep;

tions,if any, wIibe

specified:

NOTE: This Operators

ManUalcoversa range

Of productspecifiCa:

tionsfor Various

mode!s:Characteristics

and featuresdiscussed

andior ilUstratedinthiS

manual may not beap,

plicabletoali models!

MTD LLC reservesthe

right tochange product

specificationsidesigns

andequipment wthout

notice and without

incurringobligationl

Figure 3-7

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7. Thechippershredderwasshippedwithoneendof

thesupportbracealreadysecuredtothelowerframe.

Loosenbutdo notremovetheboltssecuringthebrace

totheframe.See Figure3-7.

a. Aligntheholesinthechutewiththeholesinthetop

ofthebraceandattachbracetochipperchutewith

hardwarepreviouslyremoved.Tightensecurely.

b. Tightenthe boltssecuringthesupportbracetothe

frame.

c. Tightenthethreenutson theweldstudsholding

thechipperchuteto theimpellerhousing.

Attaching The Chipper Chute

(Model Series 450)

8. a. Removethethreecuppedwashersandhexnuts

fromweldstudsaroundtheopeningon thesideof

theimpellerhousing.SeeFigure3-8.

Figure 3=8

Figure 3=9

Figure 3=10

9. a. Alignthechipperchuteovertheweldstuds,sothe

slotinthebottomofthechuteisfacingdown.

b. Securechipperchutewiththethreecupped

washers(cuppedsideagainstthechipperchute)

and hexnutspreviouslyremoved.Tightenthenuts

atthis time.SeeFigure3-9.

Attaching The Bag

10.Toattachthebag:

a. Placetheopeningofthebagcompletelyoverthe

chutedeflector.

b. Pullon thedrawstringuntilthebagistightaround

chutedeflectoropening.

c. Clipdrawstringbackon itself,tightagainstchute

deflectorto secureintoposition.SeeFigure3-10.

Setting Up

YourChippe

Shredder

MPORTANT

This unitiSshipped

without gaso ineor

oilin the enginelBe

Certain to service

engine with gasoline

and Oilas instrUCted

theseparate engine

manualbefore operati

ingyour machine:

NOTE: All references

this manual tothe

left or rightside of

thechipper shredder

isfromthe operating

position only. Excepi

tions, if any.will be

specified:

NOTE: This OPerators

ManUal covers a range

of product specifiCa,

tions for Various

models: CharacteriStics

andfeaturesdiscussed

and/or iilustrated inthis

manual may notbe ap.

plicable to all models:

MTD LLC reservesthe

rightto Changeproduct

specifications; designs

and equipmentwithout

notice and w thout

incurr ng Obligationl

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 adjustments or

repairs.

I Use extreme care

when handling

gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable

i and the vapors are

explosive. Neverfuel

i the machine indoors

' or while the engine

is hot or running.

I Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars, pipesand

other sources of

ignition.

Know Your Chipper Shredder

HopperAssembly

ReleaseRod

Oil Fillt

Chipper Chute

Oil Fill

1 If Equipped

*Model462 Shownwith0

(Notincluded)

Figure 4-1

Nowthatyouhavesetupyourchippershredderfor

operation,getaquaintedwithits controlsandfeatures.

Thesearedescribedbelowandillustratedonthis page.

Thisknowledgewillallowyoutouseyournewequip-

mentto itsfullestpotential.

Chipper Chute

Allowstwigsandsmallbranchesup to3"(2"for Model

Series450)indiametertobefedintothe impellerfor

chipping.SeeFigure4-1.

Hopper Assembly

Allowleavesandsmallbranchesupto 1/2diameter

tobefedintotheimpellerforchippingandshredding.

Materialcanbe rakedintohopperassemblybylowering

thehopperassembly.SeeFigure4-1.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

1. Checkoillevelandaddoil if necessary.Followengine

manualforthis.SeeFigure4-1aboveforlocationof

theoilfill.

2. Servicetheenginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe

enginemanual. SeeFigure4-1aboveforlocationof

gasfill.

WARNING:Useextremecarewhenhan-

dling gasoline.Gasolineisextremely

flammableand the vapors areexplosive.

Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while

the engineishot or running.Extinguish

cigarettes, cigars, pipesand other

sources of ignition.

Release Rod

Thereleaserodislocatedon theimpellerbracket

assemblyandit isusedto releaseor lockthehopper

whenraisingor lowering.See Figure4-1.

Tow Bar (if Equipped)

Usethetow bartotowthechippershredderbehinda

tractortoajobsite.See Figure4-1.

NOTE:Ifyourunitisnotequippedwitha towbar,you

maycontactCustomerSupportasinstructedon page2

forinformationregardingpriceandavailability.

WARNING:Theoperation of any

chippershredder canresultinforeign

objects being thrown intothe eyes,

which candamageyour eyesse-

verely.Always wearthe safety glasses

providedwith this unit or eyeshields

before chippingor shredding andwhile

performingany adjustments or repairs.

ThisOperatorsManualcoversa rangeof product f _ -=]

specificationsforvariousmodels.Characteristicsandfea- _ /, |

turesdiscussedand/orillustratedinthismanualmaynot _ _ |

be applicabletoallmodels.MTDLLCreservestheright ._1__ _11111_

tochangeproductspecifications,designsandequipment _

withoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.

Starting Engine (

WARNING:Neverrun the engine

indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.

Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonox-

ide,an odorless and deadly gas.

IMPORTANT:Becausethismanualcoversseveral

differentmodelunits,differentstartinginstructionsmay

applytoyourparticularengine.Someenginesmayhave

a fuelpetcock,somemaynot.Someenginesmayhave

On/Offswitches,othermaynot.Someunitswillutilizea

chokesystem,whileotherswill requirepriming. These

factorsdependon whatmakeandmodelenginecomes

withyourparticularunit.Forthesereasons,pleaserefer

totheengineoperator'smanualforthecorrectstarting

procedure.

1. Attachsparkplugwiretosparkplug.Makecertain

themetalcapon theend ofthesparkplugisfastened

securelyoverthemetaltiponthesparkplug.

2. Engineswith choke lever:

Movechokeleveronengineto CHOKEposition.(A

warmenginemaynotrequirechoking).

Engineswithprimer:

Primeengineasinstructedinseparateenginemanual.

3. Thethrottlecontrolleverislocatedontheengine.

MoveenginethrottlecontrollevertoFASTor START

position.SeeFigure4-2.

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.

Figure 4=2

Stopping Engine

1. MovethrottlecontrollevertoSTOPor OFFposition.

2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand

groundagainsttheengine.

NOTE:Seeyourenginemanualpackedwithyourunit

formoredetailedinstructions.

Using The Chipper Shredder

Yardwastesuchasleavesandpineneedlescanbe

rakedupthroughthehopperassemblyforshredding.

Aftermaterialhasbeenshreddedbytheflailblades

ontheimpellerassembly,itwillbedischargedoutof

openingor intocatcherbag.Donotattempttoshred

orchipanymaterialotherthanvegetationfoundina

normalyard(i.e.branches,leaves,twigs,etc.)Avoid

fibrousplantssuchastomatovinesuntiltheyare

thoroughlydriedout. Twigsandsmallbranchesupto3"

(2"forModelSeries450)indiametercanbefedinto

thechipperchute.

Lowering The Hopper Assembly

1. Withonehandgraspthehandleatthetopofthe

hopperassemblyandlift slightly.

2. Withtheotherhandpulloutonthe releaserod

andlowerthehopperassemblytotheground.See

Figure4-1.

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.

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

theflailsandfingers,which

arepartoftheshredding

mechanism,anditshould

beexpecteduntilthe impel-

er reachesfullspeed.

Your Chipper

Shredder

Always stop engine,

disconnectspark

plug, and ground

against engine

before cleaning,

lubricatingor

doingany kindof

maintenanceonyour

machine.

points before

reassembly.

*Model462Shown

Figure 5-1

;//

/*Model462 Shown

Figure 5-2

General Recommendations

1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming

anymaintenance.

2. Thewarrantyon thischippershredderdoesnot

coveritemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperator

abuseornegligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwar-

ranty,operatormustmaintainthechippershredder

asinstructedhere.

3. Changingofengine-governedspeedwillvoid

enginewarranty.

4. Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce

eachseason.

Periodicallycheckallfastenersand makesurethese

aretight.

_ WARNING:Alwaysstopengine,

disconnectsparkplug, and ground

against enginebeforecleaning,

lubricating or doingany kind of

maintenanceon yourmachine.

Lubrication

1. Lubricatethereleaserodand springwithlightoil once

a season.SeeFigure5-1.

2. Lubricatethepivotpointsonthehopperassemblywith

lightoil oncea season.SeeFigure5-1.

3. Lubricatethepivotpointsonthedischargechutewith

lightoil oncea season.SeeFigure5-1.

4. Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-

tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication.

Engine Care

1. Maintainoil levelasinstructedin 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 Figure5-2.

b. Liftthechutedeflectorupto keepitoutof theway.

c. Removethetwo hairpinclipsfromeachclevispin

whichextendthroughthehousingandremovepins.

d. Removetheflailscreenfrominsidethehousing

andcleanthescreenbyscrapingor washingwith

water.SeeFigure5-2.

4. Reinstallthescreen,makingcertainto reassemblethe

flailscreenwiththecurvesidedown.

5. Reattachthechutedeflectorwiththehardware

previouslyremovedandconnectthebagtounit.

Sharpening Or Replacing Chipper

Blades

1. Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe

engine.

2. Removetheflailscreenasinstructedintheprevious

section.

3. Removethechipperchutebyremovingthreehexnuts

andwashers.

4. Removethechipperchutesupportbrace(Model

Series460)fromtheframebyremovingthehexbolts.

5. Rotateimpellerassemblybyhanduntilyoulocateone

oftwochipperbladesinthechipperchuteopening.

6. Removethebladebyremovingtheinternalhex

screws,lockwashers,andhexnutswhichsecureitto

theimpeller.Retainthehardware.SeeFigure5-3.

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.

Figure 5-3

8. Toreplacetheotherblade,rotatetheimpellerto

exposethesecondbladeandrepeatthestepsabove.

NOTE: Makecertainbladesarereassembledwiththe

sharpedgefacingupward.Torquehardwareto250- 300

in.Ibs.

Sharpening Or Replacing The Shred-

der Blade

_ ARNING:Theimpeller'schipperblades

are sharp. Wearleatherwork gloves to

protectyour hands.

1. Stoptheengineand makecertainthatall 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.SeeFigure5-4.

Figure 5-4

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. Storeunitin a clean,dryarea.Donotstorenextto

corrosivematerialssuchasfertilizer.

Your Chipper

,redder

WARi ,,ING

The impeller S

chipper blades and

shredder blade are

sharp: Wear leather

work gloves to

protect your hands;

IMPORTANT

Makecertainchipper

blades are reassem:

bledwith the sharp

edgefacing upwar&

Torquehardwareto

250,300 in.Ibs.

iMPORTANT

When reasSemblingthe

shredderblade,tighten

center bolt tObetween

550 and 700ini,lb&

andthe twoOutboltsto

between 250 and350

in.4b&

Forrepairs beyond

the minor adjustments

listed here, contact

an authorized service

Problem Cause Remedy

Enainef., ailsto Start I Throttle levernotincorrectStarting i Movethrott, e everto FASTor

post on (f equpped) STARTposton

2, Sparkp!ugwiredisconnected, 2, Connectwiretosparkp!ug,

chokenotincHoKEposition(if cHOKE

equipped): poSiti0nl

FueltankemptyorSta!efuel. tankwithclean,freShgasolinel

&Engine not pdmed(ifequipped)Prime engineas.instructedin

6 Faut ark _ 6 ceanadjuStgap 0rrepace

ysp P g: !

Blockedfuel CleanfueI

81Engine flooded, &Wait afew minutestoFestart,but

do notprme:

Engineruns erratic

Sparkplugwireloose.

UnitrunningonCHOKE(ifequipped).

Blockedfuellineor stalefuel.

Ventingascapplugged.

Waterordirt infuelsystem.

6. Dirtyaircleaner.

7. Carburetoroutofadjustment.

1. Connectandtightenspark

plugwire.

2. MovechokelevertoOFFposition.

3. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,

freshgasoline.

4. Clearvent.

5. Drainfueltank.Refillwith

freshfuel.

6. Refertoenginemanual.

7. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

Engineoverheats 1. Engineoil levellow. _ 1. Fillcrankcasewithproperoil.

2. Dirtyaircleaner. I 2. Refertoenginemanual,

• 3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly.

Occasionalskips

(hesitates)at

highspeed

Unit does not

discharge

1. Sparkpluggaptooclose.

2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment

improperlyset.

1. Chutedeflectorclogged.

2. Foreignobjectlodgedin impeller.

3. LowengineRPM.

3. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

1. Adjustgap to.030".

2. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

1. Stopengineimmediatelyand

disconnectsparkplugwire.Clean

flailscreenandinsideofdischarge

opening.

2. Stopengineanddisconnectspark

plugwire.Removelodgedobject.

3. Alwaysrunengineatfullthrottle.

Rateof discharge 1 LowengineRPM. 1. Alwaysrunengineatfullthrottle.

slowsconsiderably I 2. Chipperbladedul. I 2. Replacechipperbladeor seeyour

or composition of authorzedservcedeaer.

dischargedmaterial I I

changes ,

NOTES

Use this page to make notes and write down important information.

Model Series 452 Thru 465

i •¢/i

Ref. PartNo. Description

No,

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 FlatWasher3/8x 1.25

24. 742-0571 ShredderBlade

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

26. 681-0004A OuterlmpellerHousingAssembly

27. 710-0825 HexCapScrew1/4-20x3.75

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 FlatWasher.330IDx.630OD

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

36. 748-0453 Spacer,.375IDx2.50 LG

37. 736-0362 FlatWasher.320IDx 1.25OD

38. 712-0429 HexLockNut5/16-18

39. 731-1710A HopperCollar

40. 681-0123 FrontHopperBracketAssembly

41. 711-1128 LockRod

42. 731-1707 HopperAssembly

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

££NUIN£

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parts, contact

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NOTE: This Operators

ManUalcoversa range

of productspecifiCa;

tionsfor Various

models:CharaCteristics

and featuresdiscussed

and/or illustrated inthis

manual may not be ap*

plicable to all model&

MTD LLC reservesthe

right to change product

specifications;designs

and equipmentwithout

noticeand without

incurring obligation

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iVlodel Series 452 Thru 465

(16

1ft ModelSeries454&464

:l:{ ModelSeries452&462

*If Equipped

Ref. PartNo. Description

No.

1. 728-0175 PopRivet

2. 731-1899 ChipperShredderChute

681-0095{H 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 FlatWasher.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. 736-0366tH FlatWasher

17. 738-0814_:{ AxieAssembly

738-0813tH AxleAssembly

18. 750-0786_{ Spacer

19. 734-1600_:{ WheelComp.,10.0x 2.5Plastic

734-1845t{{ WheelComplete,10.0x 4.0Gray

20. 726-0214 PushCap

21. 681-0184A_{H Frame

681-0183Att Frame

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

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

24. 737-0195A{H 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" FlatWasher,.411x 1.25x 1.0

35. 736-0169" LockWasher,3/8

-- 723-0400 SafetyGlasses(NotShown)

-- 664-04022 ChipperBagAss'y(NotShown)

-- 664-04023tt_ ChipperBagAss'y(NotShown)

t ModelSeries464

tt Model464GOnly

_1ModelSeries462

{ Models452

HModels454

AModels462& 464D

* IfEquipped

Models465

=iTS

To order replacement

parts, contact

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NOTE: This Operators

Manualcovers a range

of productspecifica-

tions for various

models.Characteristics

andfeaturesdiscussed

and/or illustratedinthis

manual may not beap-

plicableto all models.

MTD LLCreservesthe

rightto change product

specifications,designs

and equipmentwithout

notice and without

incurringobligation.

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespect

tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,its

possessionsandterritories.

"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman-

shipfora periodoftwo (2)yearscommencingonthedateoforiginal

purchaseandwill,at itsoption,repairor replace,freeofcharge,any

partfoundto bedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thislimitedwar-

rantyshallonlyapplyifthisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained

inaccordancewiththeOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,

andhasnotbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,

accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,

ordamagebecauseofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting

fromthe installationor useofanypart,accessoryor attachmentnot

approvedby MTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythismanual

willvoidyourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batter-

ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,

snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

HOW TO OBTAINSERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH

PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service

dealer.Tolocate the dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages,

or contact MTDLLCat RO. Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio 44136-

0019,or call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our

Website 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,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdueto

useor exposure.

d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported

outsideoftheUnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories,except

thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.

f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.

Noimpliedwarranty,includingany impliedwarranty of mer-

chantabilityof fitness for a particular purpose,applies after the

applicable periodof expresswritten warranty aboveasto the

partsasidentified.Nootherexpresswarranty, whetherwrittenor

oral, exceptas mentioned above,givenby anypersonor entity,

includinga dealeror retailer, withrespect to any product,shall

bindMTD.Duringthe periodof the warranty,the exclusiveremedy

isrepairor replacementof the productas setforth above.

Theprovisionsasset forth inthis warrantyprovidethesoleand

exclusiveremedy arising from the sale.MTDshallnot be liable

for incidentalor consequentiallossor damageincluding,without

limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawn

careservicesor for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea

warranted product.

Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationsonhowlongan impliedwarranty

lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe

purchasepriceof theproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeaturesof

the productshallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliability

forloss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersand

theirpropertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousethe product.

Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendtoanyoneotherthantheoriginal

purchaserorto thepersonforwhomitwas purchasedasa gift.

HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY:This limited

warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveother

rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchasetoobtain

warrantycoverage.

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