MTD 203 manual Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum, Attaching The Nozzle, Attaching The Bag

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Attaching The Nozzle

Remove three wing nuts from the front of the chipper shredder vacuum.

Place nozzle in position over the three studs on unit and secure with wing nuts just removed.

See Figure 2.

Wing

Wing

Nuts

Nut

 

 

Nozzle

Figure 2

NOTE: The metal tab on the nozzle must depress the safety switch button attached to the front of chipper shredder vacuum or the engine will not start.

Attaching The Bag

Place bag under of upper handle assembly and slip the front opening on the bag over the discharge chute, making certain it is over the rim on the discharge chute. See Figure 3.

Discharge

Bag Opening

Bag

Chute

 

 

Figure 3

Place the four straps on the top of the bag over upper handle, hooking them on the studs to secure in place. Squeeze the clamp on the drawstring and pull the drawstring tight. Release the clamp.

See Figure 4.

Bag

Straps

Bag

Straps

Figure 4

SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM

WARNING: Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

Bag

Collects shredded or chipped material fed through the chipper chute or vacuumed up through the nozzle. See Figure 5.

Chipper Chute

Allow twigs and small branches up to 2” in diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping. See Figure 5.

Caster Locks

The caster locks are located on top of each front caster wheel. Refer to the Adjustment Section to position wheel locks. See Figure 5.

Nozzle Door Adjustment Levers

The nozzle adjustment levers are located on each side of the nozzle door. They are used to adjust the nozzle door for ground clearance that will provide the best performance for the operating conditions. See Figure 5.

Nozzle

Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding. See Figure 5.

Drive Clutch Control

The drive clutch control is located on the upper handle assembly. Squeezing the drive clutch control against the upper handle engages the rear wheels. Release the drive clutch control to slow down or stop the wheel drive. See Figure 5.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingOperation Assembling Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Removing Unit From CartonLoose Parts In Carton See Figure Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Attaching The NozzleAttaching The Bag Gas And Oil Fill-Up Operating Your Chipper Shredder VacuumStopping Engine Starting EngineTo Engage Drive Using the Chipper Shredder VacuumTo Empty Bag Engines with primerDrive Clutch Cable Adjustment Adjusting Your Chipper Shredder VacuumNozzle Door Height Adjustment Engine AdjustmentsMaintenance Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder VacuumRemoving The Flail Screen Sharpening Or Replacing Chipper Blades Safety Storing Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Troubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyPage Model Part Description Model Model 112 38 22 Model Model Model MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for