MTD 462 thru 464 warranty Operating, Your Chipper Shredder, WARNING Never run the engine

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WARNING: Never run the engine

Starting Engine

WARNING: Never run the engine

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indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.

 

Engine exhaust contains carbon monox-

 

ide, an odorless and deadly gas.

 

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Operating

1.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.

2.Engines with choke lever:

Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A warm engine may not require choking).

Engines with primer:

Prime engine as instructed in separate engine manual.

3.The throttle control lever is located on the engine. Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or START position. See Figure 10.

4.Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).

NOTE: A noise will be heard when finding the start of the compression cycle. This noise is caused by the flails and fingers, which are part of the shredding mechanism, and it should be expected until the impeller reaches full speed.

Figure 10

Using The Chipper Shredder

Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be raked up through the hopper assembly for shredding. After material has been shredded by the flail blades on the impeller assembly, it will be discharged out of open- ing or into catcher bag. Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard (i.e. branches, leaves, twigs, etc.) Avoid fibrous plants such as tomato vines until they are thoroughly dried out. Twigs and small branches up to 3” in diameter can be fed into the chipper chute.

Lowering The Hopper Assembly

1.With one hand grasp the handle at the top of the hopper assembly and lift slightly.

2.With the other hand pull out on the release rod and lower the hopper assembly to the ground. See Figure 9.

Your Chipper

Shredder

WARNING

Never run the engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

5.Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind slowly.

6.Repeat the previous steps until engine fires. When engine starts, move choke control (if equipped) gradually to RUN position.

Stopping Engine

1.Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position.

2.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine.

NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit for more detailed instructions.

To Empty Bag

1.Un-clip drawstring and loosen bag from chute deflector opening.

2.Empty bag and reattach to the discharge chute opening. Pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight around the chute opening and clip the drawstring tight against the chute deflector.

IMPORTANT: The flail screen is located inside the housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in

SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHRED- DER. For best performance, it is also important to keep the chipper blade sharp.

NOTE: A noise will be heard when finding the start of the compression cycle. This noise is caused by the flails and fingers, which are part of the shredding mechanism, and it should be expected until the impel- ler reaches full speed.

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Contents OPERATOR’S MANUAL Chipper Shredder - Model Series 462 thruMTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO Finding and Recording Model Number Table of ContentsCustomer Support Model NumberSafety Labels Your ResponsibilityHEED ITS WARNING Practices Safe OperationTraining PreparationSafe Operation Practices Maintenance & StorageOperation Do not modify engineAttaching The Hopper Assembly Setting Up Your Chipper ShredderLoose Parts In Carton Attaching The Chute DeflectorAttaching The Bag Attaching The Chipper ChuteOperating Your Chipper Shredder Know Your Chipper ShredderTow Bar If Equipped Your Chipper Shredder OperatingWARNING Never run the engine ide, an odorless and deadly gasGeneral Recommendations Maintaining Your Chipper ShredderLubrication Engine CareStoring Your Chipper Shredder Sharpening Or Replacing The Shredder BladeProblem Trouble ShootingCause RemedyFor parts and/or accessories please call Model Series 462 Thru Parts List † Model Series 464 †† Model 464G Only Pop Rivet Page Page MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR