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POWER SHREDDER
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242-654
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WARRANTY
For one year from date of purchase, MTD Products Inc will replace for the oric|inal purchaser, free of charge,
F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. All
transportation charges on parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser.
This warranty does not include replacement of parts which become inoperative through misuse, excessive use,
accident, neglect, improper maintenance or alterations by unauthorized persons. This warranty does not include
the engine, motor, battery, battery charger or any component parts thereof. For service on these units refer to
the applicable manufacturer's warranty.
The above warranty will apply only to the original owner and will be effective only if the warranty card has
been properly processed. It will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.
Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. UNDER NO CIRCUM
STANCES WILL THE RETURN OF A COMPLETE UNIT BE ACCEPTED BY THE FACTORY UNLESS
PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION HAS BEEN EXTENDED.
MTD PRODUCTS INC
• 5389 WEST 130th STREET • P. 0. BOX 2741 CLEVELAND OHIO 44111
FORM NO. 770-4008
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IMPORTANT
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
1. Read the Operating and Service Instruction Manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and proper use of equipment.
2. Never allow children to operate a power shredder.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets.
4. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill gas
oline tank indoors, when engine is running, or
while engine is still hot. Wipe off any spilled gas
oline before starting engine.
5. Do not change engine governor settings or over
speed engine.
6. Do not put hands near rotating parts. Keep clear
of discharge opening at all times.
7. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnor
mally, stop the engine (motor) and check imme
diately for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
8. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make cer
tain blade and all moving parts have stopped. Dis
connect spark plug wire and keep wire away from
plug to prevent accidental starting.
9. Shut engine (motor) off and wait until blade comes
to a complete stop before unclogging chute.
10. Check blade and engine mounting bolts at fre
quent intervals for proper tightness.
11. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
equipment is in safe working condition.
12. Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside of a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark. Allow engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
13. To reduce fire hazard keep free of grass, leaves or
excessive grease.
USING YOUR SHREDDER
Your shredder is designed for safe, efficient, operation.
CARE, OF COURSE, MUST BE EXERCISED THAT HANDS
ARE KEPT AWAY FROM ALL OPENINGS.
Your shredder guide extension is adjustable. It may be
adjusted to desired height by loosening the hand knob
as shown in figure 1.
FIGURE 1. GUIDE EXTENSION ADJUSTMENT
Feed the material so that it slides down the guide ex
tension. See figure 2.
OPERATION
1. Service engine with gas and oil. See engine man
ual packed with shredder for complete instruc
tions for the care and maintenance of engine.
READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
2. When ready to start engine, place throttle control
lever in START position and start engine in accord
ance with instructions in engine manual. After en
gine starts, move throttle control lever to desired
engine speed. The engine is stopped by placing
control lever in the STOP position.
CAUTION:
The manufacturer recommends that the operator
wear safety glasses or some other suitable eye protec
tion as it is possible for chips to be ejected out of the
inlet openings while feeding material.
S.UIDE tXTENS»N
FIGURE 2. FEEDING MATERIAL INTO GUIDE
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EXTENSION
A steady flow of material provides the best results.
Bulky material, such as stalks or heavy branches, should
be fed into the upper guide extension. See figure 3.
When sharpening blade, follow the original angle of
grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each
cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to
prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade
will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high
speeds and may cause damage to the unit. Upon reas
sembly, make certain all parts are assembled properly
and tightened securely.
QUIDS EXTENSION
EXTENSION GUIDE ASS'Y COMPLETE
FIGURE 3. FEEDING MATERIAL INTO UPPER GUIDE
EXTENSION
It is possible to feed too fast and you will find it will
take some experimenting with feeding rates to get
the most out of your shredder without stalling the en
gine.
Under certain conditions, it may be necessary to push
the materials into the inlet guide assembly. When this
becomes necessary, use a small diameter stick—NOT
YOUR HANDS. The stick should be of a size that will be
ground up if it gets into the impeller assembly.
The discharge chute will direct the shredded material
into a pile or a container. NOTE: Your shredder is
equipped with a nylon bag with drawstring lock. This
will accommodate a perforated disposable plastic bag.
CAUTION: Keep clea7* of the chute area since the
shredded material comes out with considerable velo
city. Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug
wire when changing bags.
LUBRICATION
WHEELS—Wheel bearings are of lifetime Fortiflex. They
require no lubrication.
ENGINE—Follow engine manual for lubrication instruc
tions.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire before doing any maintenance.
Cutting Blade—The blade may easily be removed for
grinding or replacement as follows:
1. Remove guide extension assembly by removing
four elastic locknuts. See figure 3.
2. Remove bolt (Ref. No. 54), lockwasher (Ref. No.
55) and flat washer (Ref. No. 20) holding blade
(Ref No. 56) to engine crankshaft. See figure 4.
3. NOTE: Blade is reversible and can be assembled
to crankshaft with either side showing.
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When ordering parts give the following information:
1. Model number
2. Part number
3. Part name
4. Color of part
242-654
keep this door
closed except
when feeding
material
FiOyRE 4
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PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 242-654 POWER SHREDDER
PART COLOR
REF.
NO. CODE
NO.
—
1
2 11464-437
3 712-123
736-119
4
712-123
5
736-119
ó
726-221
7
305-7006
8
9
736-100
10
11475
n
710-237
12
712-429
13
710-237
14
714-507
15
711-564
16
11459
17
736-192
18
711-578
19
20 736-235
11474-437
21
22
11454-437
23
11467-437
24
712-429
25 305-9966
/36-264
26
27
11480
28 712-429
736-264
29
30 711-566
31 712-107
32 710-289
DESCRIPTION
Engine
Engine Mounting Plate
Hex Nut 5/16-24 Thd.*
Spring Lockwasher 5/16" Scr.*
Hex Nut 5/16-24 Thd.*
Spring Lock Washer 5/16" Scr.*
Push Cap
Fortiflex Bearing
Wheel Assembly Complete
Flat Washer ’/2" I.D.
Axle
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 5/16-24 x %" lg.‘
Elastic Stop Nut 5/16-18 Thd.
Hex Hd. Cap Scr, 5/16-24 x %" Ig.*
Cotter Pin 3/32" Dia. x Lg.* 47
Flail Spacer 23/32" lg. 48 726-111
Flail
Flat Washer Ml 32 I.D. x 15/16 O.D. x .09 Thk. 50 11455
Clevis Pin Vz" Dia. x 3" Lg. 51
Flat Washer .406 I.D. x l'^" O.D.
Flail Housing Assembly—Complete
Back-up Plate
Inlet Guide Assembly
Elastic Stop Nut 5/16-18 Thd.
Knob Assembly
Flat Washers W' Dia.
Stop Washer
Elastic Stop Nut 5/16-18 Thd.
Flat Washer—-5/16" Scr.*
Chute Pivot Rod
Lock Nut 'A-20 Thd.
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 14-20 x '/2" lg.*
PART COLOR
REF.
NO. CODE
NO.
11460-437
33
11472-437 Guide Extension
34
712-429 Elastic Stop Nut 5/16-18 Thd.
35
11479 Clamp Rod Assembly
36
710-289
37
712-107
38
11477-437
39
40 726-111
11478
41
712-109 Wing Nut Elastic ’/.-20 Thd.
42
11476-437
43
710-465
44
711-580
45
11481-437
46
736-921
49
711-579
712-922
710-621
52
53
714-507
54
710-331
736-217
55
56
11458
57
714-114
58
11473-437
59 710-237
60
736-119
61
11452-437
63
712-107
64 11465-437
65
764-126
66
736-119
DESCRIPTION
Guide Extension Assembly
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. '/.-20 x '/2" Lg.*
Lock Nut 14-20 Thd.
Upper Guide Extension Assembly
Palnut 3/ 16" Dia.
Hinge Pin
Door-Upper Guide Extension
Hex Hd. Cap Screw Vi-20 x 4Vi" Lg.
Clevis Pin
Hopper Ass'y.
Lockwasher 1^" Screw
Palnut 3/l6" Dia.
Flail Spacer 7/32" Lg,
Cutting Finger
Hex Jam Nut V2-20 Thd.
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 5/16-18 x '/2" Lg.*
Cotter Pin 3/32" Dia. x Lg.
Hex Hd. Cap Screw %-24 x 214" Lg. Heat Treated
Spring Lockwasher %" Heavy Duty
Blade
Square Key Vá" x 14" x 2" Lg.
Impeller Assembly
Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 5/16-24 x %" Lg.*
Spring Lockwasher 5/16" Scr.*
Hopper to Engine Mounting Plate
Locknut 14-20 Thd.
Chute Deflector
Nyon Bag w/Drain String and Lock
Spring Lockwasher 5/16" Scr.*
For faster service obtairt standard nuts, bolts and washers locally. If these items cannot be obtained locally, order by part number and size as
shown on parts list.
i^37 —Flag Red Finish) When ordering parts if color or finish is important, use the appropriate color code shown at left. (e.g. Flag Red Finish — 11460—437)
The engine is not under warranty by the shredder manufacturer.
If repairs or service is needed on the engine, please contact your near
est authorized engine service outlet. Check the ^'Yellow Pages" of your
telephone book under "Engines — Gasoline."
Find It Fast
In Tha
'Yellow Pages'
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PARTS INFORMATION
MOWER, TILLER, SNOW THROWER AND TRACTOR
PARTS
Mower, tiller, snow thrower and tractor parts are available
through the authorized service firms listed below. All orders
should specify the model number of your unit, parts
numbers, description of parts and the quantity of each part
required.
A 1 Engine & Mower Co.
327 East 9th Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
American Electric Ignition Co.
124 N. W. 8th Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
Auto Electric 8i Carburetor Co.
2625 4th Avenue, S.
P. O. Box 1948
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
Automotive Equipment Service Co.
3117 Holmes Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64109
Bailey's Rebuild Iik.
1325 E. Madison Street
Seattle, Washington 98102
Brown Equipment Distributor Inc.
110 Beech Street
Corydon, Indiana 47112
Bullard Supply
2409 Commerce Street
Houston, Texas 77003
Center Supply Company
6867 New Hampshire Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland 20012
R. T. Clapp Co.
2016 Magnolia Ave., N. E.
Knoxville, Tenrressee 37917
W. B. Clamertts
400 Salem Avenue
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Morton B. Collins Co.
300 Birnie Avenue
Springfield, Massachusetts 01107
Dixie Sales Company
P. O. Box 1408
327 Battleground Avenue
Greensboro, North Carolirta 27402
East Point Cycle & Kay Shop
1617 Whiteway
East Point, Georgia 30044
Gamble Distributors
West End Avenue
Carthage, New York 13619
Garden Equipment Co., Inc.
6600 Cherry Avenue
Long Beach, California 90805
Henzier, Inc.
2015 Lemay Ferry Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63125
Frank E. Ives& Son
1101 Lincoln Avenue
Prospect Park, Pennsylvania 19076
J. W. Jewett Co.
981 Folsom Street
San Francisco, California 94107
Kenton Supply
8216 North Denver Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97217
Kimber's Inc.
615 W. Genesee Street
Syracuse, New York 13204
Marr Brothers
423 E. Jefferson
Dallas, Texas 75203
Mathews Auto Electric Co.
420 East 2nd Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120
McClure Lawn 8t Garden Supply
1114 Lexington Avenue
Mansfield, Ohio 44907
Memphis Cycle & Supply Co.
421 Monroe Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
ENGINE PARTS AND SERVICE
Engine parts and service should be handled by your nearest
authorized engine service firm. Check the yellow pages of
your telephone directory under the listing Engines —
Gasoline, Briggs and Stratton or Tecumseh Lauson - Power
Products.
Moz-AII of Florida, Inc.
365 Greco Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
National Central, Div. of
Joe Sterling, Inc.
Drawer "D" 687 Seville Rd.
Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
Power Equipment Distributor
36463 So. Gratiot Avenue
Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043
Parts 8i Sates lr>c.
335 West St. Charles Road
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
Power Lawn & Garden Equip. Co.
2551-2571 J. F. Kennedy Road
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Raub Supply Company
James 8i Mulberry Sts.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604
Radco Distributors
2403 Market Street
P. O. Box 3216
Jacksonville, Florida 32206
Richmond Battery 8i Ignition
P. O. Box 25369 - 957 Myers St.
Richmond, Virginia 23260
Smith Hardware Company
515 N. George Street
Goldsboro, North Carolina 27530
South Denver Lawn Equip. Co.
527 West Evarts
Denver, Colorado 80223
Suhren Engine
8330 Eorhort Blvd.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
Sutton's Lawn Mower Shop
Route 4, Box 343
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117
Warner Equipment
7520 Lyndale Avenue, Sa
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55423
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