MTD 243-645A000 User Manual

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• ASSEMBLE • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS •

3.5, 4 and 5 H.P.

SHREDDERS

$1.00

(Models 640A and 641A Shown)

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Important: Read Safety Rules

and Instructions Carefully

WARNING; This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used

on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public

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Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

Model Numbers

243-640A000 243-641AOOO 243-645A000

IMPORTANT!

Record the Model No. and Mfg. Code which appear on your unit in the space below. You

must have these numbers, along with the date

of purchase, in order to receive warranty or ser vice.

MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS

MODEL NO. MFG. CODE

FORM NO. 770-8161H

S/FETY RULES

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

TRAINING

• Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entire y before

attempting to assemble or operate this machine. Be com pletely familiar with the controls and the prope r use of

this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and far order ing replacement parts.

• Children must never be allowed to operate this equip ment.

• No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while

taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions.

• This equipment should never be operated in thn vicinity of children, pets or other persons.

• Never run your machine in an enclosed areii as the

exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxice, which

is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous ge s.

• Never place your hands or any part of your body or cloth ing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute or near

any moving part while the machine or engine is running.

• If it is necessary for any reason to inspect or n ipair the

feeding chamber or any part of the machine when 5 a mov ing part can come in contact with your body or clothing, stop the machine, allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the spark plug before attempting such inspection or repair.

PREPARATION

• Wear safety glasses provided with your unit whilu operat

ing the shredder to prevent injury from any mater al which may be ejected out of the openings.

• Wear proper apparel. Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing.

Wear gloves when handling material.

• HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE as it is an edremely

flammable fuel.

• Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do nut fill the fuel tank indoors, while the engine is running, oru/hile the engine is still hot. Turn the unit off and let the enr ine cool before refueling.

• Fuel your shredder in a clean area. Do not smoke while

refueling.

• Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times except i luring

refueling.

• Avoid spilling gasoline or oil. Wipe the unit clean (if any spilled fuel or oil.

• Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away fn im heat or open flame, and out of reach of children.

• This machine should be operated only upon a lev 3I sur face.

• Assure that all screws, nuts and bolts and other fi steners are properly secured.

OPERATION

• When feeding shreddable material into this eqiiipment, be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not included. Personal injury or damage to the machine could result.

If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the spark plug. Allow the machine to stop and take the following steps: Inspect for damage. Replace or repair any damaged parts. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure contin ued safe operation. The engine must be kept clean of debris and other accu mulations. Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and can result in kick-back from feed opening. Never place your hands or any other part of your body or clothing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute or near any moving part while the engine is running. Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good work ing condition to assure continued safe operation.

Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating this machine.

Keep your face and body back from the feed opening to

avoid accidental bounce back of any material.

Do not over-reach. Keep proper balance and footing at all

times. The engine governor settings on your machine must not be altered, changed, or tampered with. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speeds and pro tects the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by overspeed. Do not transport machine while engine is running. Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed, except for adjustment. Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• When this equipment is stopped for servicing, inspection, storage or to change an accessory, make sure the spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug and moved away from the spark plug. The machine should be allowed to cool down before making such inspection, adjustments, service, etc. Maintain your machine with care and keep it clean for the best and continued safe operation.

• Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter.

• When not in use, your machine should be stored out of the reach of children. Keep where gasoline fumes will not reach an open flame or spark. For long periods of stor age, refer to the “Off-Season Storage” section of this manual.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil rec ommendations.

NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your shredder, stand behind and face the hopper (engine is at the front of the unit).

Spacers

(Inside

Hinge)

FIGURE 1.

Hex Bolt

Chute

Deflector

Your shredder has been completely assembled at the factory, except for the chute deflector and the catcher bag, A pair of safety glasses are also included in the carton.

TO REMOVE SHREDDER FROM CARTON

Cut the corners of the carton. Remove all packing inserts. Roll shredder out of carton. Make certain all parts, literature and the safety glasses have been removed before the carton is discarded. All hardware has been placed in position on the shredder.

WARNING: Make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected and moved away

AHACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR (Hardware B)

-(See Figure 1)

1. Remove the hand knobs and cupped washers

2. Remove the hex lock nut, two spacers and hex

3. Place the chute deflector in position on the dis

4. Place the second spacer over the hex bolt, inside

5. Secure both sides of the chute deflector to the

from the spark plug before assembling the shredder.

from each side of the discharge opening on the

left side of the shredder.

bolt from inside the hinge on top of the discharge opening on the housing. Do not remove one spacer from the hex bolt.

charge opening. Insert bolt through hinge on

chute deflector and housing (spacer fits inside

hinge).

the other part of the hinge. Secure with hex lock

nut. Tighten securely.

housing using the hand knobs and cupped wash

ers (cupped side of washers go against the chute

deflector).

WARNING: Do not operate this shredder unless chute deflector has been properly

AHACHING THE CATCHER BAG

Your shredder is equipped with a catcher bag to catch the shredded material.

To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag over the chute deflector so it completely covers the chute

opening. Depress the plunger on the drawstring, pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight around the chute opening. Release plunger to lock it into position.

-See figure 2.

installed and secured with hand knobs.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SHREDDER

READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SHREDDER. Compare the illustrations with your shredder to familia ize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Hopper

Chipper

Chute

Spark

Plug

Starter Handle

Assembly

FIGURE 3.—Models 640A and 641A Shown

OPERATING CONTROLS

CHOKE LEVER—Used to enrich the fuel mixti the carburetor when starting a cold engine.

STARTER HANDLE—Used to manually s engine.

THROTTLE CONTROL—Controls engine sps stops the engine.

The operation of any shredder can result eign objects being thrown into the eyes,

can result in severe eye di Always wear safety glasses shields. We recommenc vision safety mask for over! cles or standard safety glas!

BEFORE STARTING

1. Place the shredder on a firm, level surface

2. Service engine with gasoline and oil as ins tructed in the separate engine manual packed with your shredder.

3. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.

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NOTE: Check the fuel level periodically to avoid run

ning out of gasoline while operating the shredder. If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or chipping, it may be necessary to unclog the unit before it can be restarted. Refer to “Removing the Flail Screen” on

page 6.

TO START ENGINE

WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the shredder

while starting or operating.

Place the throttle control lever in FAST position. Refer to separate engine manual.

Move choke lever to CHOKE position (a warm

engine may not require choking). Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until

engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly.

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