Yard Machines 462 Thru 465 manual SET-UP Instructions, Unpacking, Tools Required for Assembly

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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 the operating position.

UNPACKING

1.Remove staples, break glue on the top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton.

2.Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.)

3.Cut corners and lay end of carton down flat.

4.Remove packing material.

5.Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

• Two Adjustable Wrenches

LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON

AHopper Assembly

BDischarge Chute

CChipper Chute (463 or 465)

DBag

ATTACHING THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY AND DISCHARGE CHUTE

All Models

1.Pull the spark plug wire off of the spark plug. See Figure 3.

Spark Plug Wire

Figure 3

2.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.

Flail Housing

Weld Stud

Washer (B)

Hex Nut (A)

Hopper

Assembly

Support Plate

Figure 4

3.Place hopper assembly into position in front of flail housing. Align holes in hopper assembly collar with weld studs on flail housing.

4.Slide hopper assembly onto weld studs.

5.Replace the washers (B) and the hex nuts (A).

6.Tighten the hex nuts (A).

7.Lift hopper until it clicks into the raised position.

8.Remove wing knobs (C) from each side of the discharge chute opening on the chipper shredder. See Figure 5.

Hex Lock Nut (D)

Hex Bolt (F)

Spacers (E)

Hinge

Wing Knob (C)

Discharge

Chute

Figure 5

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully MTD Products INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OhioFinding Your Model Number Calling Customer Support4683 Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationService ChildrenTo Avoid Serious Injury SET-UP Instructions Tools Required for AssemblyAttaching the Hopper Assembly and Discharge Chute UnpackingAttaching the BAG FrameStopping Engine ControlsOperation Gasoline and OIL FILL-UPLowering the Hopper Assembly MaintenanceUsing Your CHIPPER-SHREDDER General RecommendationsLubrication CleaningAIR Cleaner Engine OILDischarge Chute Flail Screen Blade Sharpening or Replacing the Chipper BladesSharpening or Replacing the Shredder Blade Allen Screws Weld Bolt Pipe Torque WrenchOFF-SEASON Storage Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionModel Series 462 thru 681-0030 Impeller Asm 742-0571 Shredder Blade MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for