MTD 203 manual Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum, Stopping Engine, Gas And Oil Fill-Up

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Throttle Control Lever (Not Shown)

Throttle Control Lever (Not Shown)

The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It controls the engine’s speed and stops the engine. See separate engine manual packed with unit for details.

Engine Controls

See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine.

Starter Handle (Not Shown)

The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the starter handle to start engine.

Stopping Engine

Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position.

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

Drive Clutch

 

Control

 

Bag

 

 

Nozzle

Chipper

Nozzle Door

Adjustment Lever

Chute

 

Caster Locks

 

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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

Always wear the safety glasses provided with this machine during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

Gas And Oil Fill-Up

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your chipper shredder vacuum. Read instructions carefully.

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

Starting Engine

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.

Make certain drive clutch control is in the disengaged (released) position.

Engines with choke lever:

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

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MTD 203 Operating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum, Stopping Engine, Gas And Oil Fill-Up, Starting Engine, Engine Controls