SECTION 6: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

This guide covers models 462B 5 H.P. thru 465A

 

8 H.P. chipper shredders. Much of this guide

 

pertains to both models. However, there are

Spark Plug Wire

some areas where only one model is covered.

 

Use only the information that is appropriate for

 

your model.

 

Start with Step 1 to set-up you new chipper shredder.

All models.

1.Pull the spark plug wire off of the spark plug.

See Figure 1

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 2

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 3

9.Use two 7/16" wrenches to remove hex lock nut

(D). Remove two spacers (E), and hex bolt (F) from top of the housing assembly. For easy assembly, do not remove the second spacer from the hex bolt.

10.Place the discharge chute in position on the discharge opening. Insert hex bolt (F) and spacer (E) through hinge on discharge chute and housing (spacer fits inside of hinge).

Figure 1

Flail Housing

Weld Stud

Washer (B)

Hex Nut (A)

Hopper

Assembly

Support Plate

Figure 2

Hex Lock Nut (D)

Hex Bolt (F)

Spacer (E)

11.

Place second spacer (E) over hex bolt (F)

Hinge

 

inside the other half of the hinge. Secure with

 

 

hex lock nut (D). Tighten securely.

 

12.

Secure both sides of discharge chute to flail

 

 

housing using wing knobs (C). Tighten wing

 

 

knobs.

 

Wing Knob (C)

Discharge

Chute

Figure 3

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Bolens 462 Thru 465 manual SET-UP Instructions, Start with to set-up you new chipper shredder, All models, See Figure

462 Thru 465 specifications

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