YARDMACHINES OPERATOR'S MANUAL Chipper- Shredders Model Series 462 thru 465 (Model 465A shown) IMPORTANT: Warning: This unit is covered, brush-covered applicable local or state In the State of California READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestor grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting laws (if any).
SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new chipper-shredder. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your chipper-shredder. Please read and understand what it says. Before you prepare your chipper-shredder for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator's Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD Customer Support Department.
SECTION 3: 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 YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL: HEED ITS WARNING.
• • • • • • • • Inspect fordamage. 3. SERVICE • Repair orreplace anydamaged parts. • Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are extremely flammable and the • Checkfor any loosepartsand tightento assure continued safeoperation. vapors are explosive. • Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away Neverattemptto attachor removecatcherbag from heat and open flame, and out of the reach of whenengineis running. Shuttheengineoffand children.
DANGER A WARNING ROTATING CUTTING BLADES. KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT OF OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE IS RUNNING.
SECTION 4: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. , NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in Remove six hex nuts (A) and six washers (B) from the weld studs on the flail housing. Leave the support plate in place on the weld studs. See Figure 4. the operating position. FlailHousing UNPACKING 1. 2.
9. Use wrenchesto removehex lock nut (D). Removetwospacers(E),andhexbolt(F)from top of the housing assembly. For easy assembly,do not removethe secondspacer fromthehexbolt.SeeFigure5. 10.Placethe dischargechutein positionon the dischargeopening.Insert hex bolt (F) and spacer(E) throughhingeon dischargechute andhousing(spacerfitsinsideofhinge). 11.Placesecondspacer(E)overhexbolt(F)inside theotherhalfofthe hinge.Securewithhexlock nut(D).Tightensecurely. 12.
SECTION 5: CONTROLS SECTION 6: OPERATION STOPPING ENGINE Move throttle control lever to STOP position. Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Release Rod shredder, WARNING: practices carefu I. GASOLINE again the chippersafety Before refer using to your of this manual.
5. Pull ropewith a rapidfull armstroke.Let rope returntostarterslowly. 6. Whenenginestarts,movechokeleverto half chokepositionuntil enginerunssmoothlyand thento NoChokeposition. 7. If enginefails to start afterthreepulls,move chokeleverto NoChokepositionandpullstarter ropeagain. 8. If enginefires,but does not continueto run, movechokeleverto FullChokepositionandpull ropeagain. 9. Movechokeleverto OFF positionas engine warmsup. NOTE : A noise will be heard when finding the start of the compression cycle.
AIR CLEANER ,_ WARNING" and nearby areas Temperature may exceed of 150muffler ° F(65°C). The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust, etc., from entering the carburetor and being forced into the engine and is important to engine life and performance. Never run the engine without air cleaner completely assembled. Avoid these areas. LUBRICATION • Service the air cleaner according to the separate engine owner's guide supplied with your chipper shredder.
7. Reinstallthescreen. 8. Put the dischargechute back to its original positionandtightenthehandknobs. NOTE: Be certain to reassemble with the curved side down. the flail screen Clevis Pin Hex Nuts Discharge Chute Flail Screen Chipper Chute Hairpin / Clip / Figure 10 . Hand Knobs 7. Replace or sharpen blades. 8. If sharpening, make certain to remove an equal amount from each blade. 9. Reassemble in reverse order.
3. Removethe six hexlocknutsandflat washers fromthehousingweldboltsusinga 1/2"wrench. SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON Separatethechipper-shredder intotwohalves. STORAGE 4. Removethesupportplate. Prepare your chipper-shredder for storage NOTE: When reassembling, make certain the embossed tab faces inward towards the impeller. at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. The following steps should be taken to prepare your shredder for storage. 5. 1.
SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Corrective Trouble Possible Engine fails to start Dirty air cleaner. Choke not in ON position. Spark plug wire disconnected. Cannot pull recoil cord. Cause(s) Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Loss of power; operation erratic Fuel shut-off valve closed (if so equipped). Faulty spark plug. Spark plug wire loose. Unit running on CHOKE. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. Water or dirt in fuel system. Carburetor out of adjustment. Dirty air cleaner.
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Model Series 462 thru 465 REE NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 PART NO.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR" YARDMACHINES The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC ("MTD")with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories, MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship.
