MTD 244-648D401 User Manual
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OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT
for all seasons
Owner’s
8H.P.
SHREDDER
Manual
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT:
Read Safety Rules and
Thank you for purchasing an American-built product.
Model Number
Instructions Carefully
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internai combustion engine and shouid not be used on or near any unimproved for
est-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered iand uniess the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting appiicable iocai or state iaws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be mairitained in effective working order
by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public 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 sen/ice department, P.O. Box 368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
244-648D401
FORM NO. 770-8607J
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S>VFETY 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 entir« ty before
attempting to assemble or operate this machine Be com
pletely familiar with the controls and the propsr use of
this machine before operating it. Keep this me nual in a
safe place for future and regular reference and for order
ing replacement parts.
• Children must never be allowed to operate tf is equip
ment.
• No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while
taking medication that impairs the senses or rea Dtions.
• This equipment should never be operated in tt le vicinity
of children, pets or other persons.
• Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the
exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxi de, which
is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous g as.
• Never place your hands or any part of your bod;' or cloth
ing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chut i, or near
any moving part while the machine or engine is unning.
• If it is necessary for any reason to inspect or epair the
feeding chamber or any part of the machine whe re a mov
ing part can come in contact with your body oi clothing,
stop the machine, allow it to cool, disconnect :he spark
plug wire from the spark plug and move it awa^ from the
spark plug before attempting such inspection or repair.
PREPARATION
• Wear safety glasses provided with your unit whi e operat
ing the shredder to prevent injury from any mate rial which
may be ejected out of the openings.
• Wear proper apparel. Avoid wearing loose fittinc clothing.
Wear gloves when handling material.
• HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE as it is an extremely
flammable fuel.
• Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do t lot fill the
fuel tank indoors, while the engine is running, or while the
engine is still hot. Turn the unit off and let the er gine cool
before refueling.
• Fuel your shredder in a clean area. Do not smoh e while
refueling.
• Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times excepi during
refueling.
• Avoid spilling gasoline or oil. Wipe the unit clean of any
spilled fuel or oil.
• Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away 1 rom heat
or open flame, and out of reach of children.
• This machine should be operated only upon a le /el sur
face.
• Assure that all screws, nuts and bolts and other ;asteners
are properly secured.
OPERATION
• When feeding shreddable material into this e(|uipment,
be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rock;, 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 continued
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
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IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO
LINE or OIL. After assembly, see operation section of
this manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommen
dations.
NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your
chipper-shredder, stand behind and face the hopper
(engine is at the front of the unit).
Your chipper-shredder has been completely assem
bled 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 CHIPPER-SHREDDER FROM CARTON
Cut the corners of the carton. Remove all packing
inserts. Roll chipper-shredder out of the carton. Make
certain all parts, literature and the safety glasses have
been removed before the carton is discarded.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 7/16" or Adjustable Wrenches
Spacers
(Inside^
Hinge)'
FIGURE 1.
Hex Bolt
Chute
Deflector
HOW TO SET-UP YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER
WARNING: Make certain the spark plug
wire is disconnected and moved away
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from the spark plug before assembling
the chipper-shredder.
AHACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
1. Remove the hand knobs and cupped washers
from each side of the discharge opening on the
left side of the shredder.
2. Remove the hex lock nut, two spacers and hex
bolt from inside the hinge on top of the discharge
opening. Do not remove one spacer from the hex
bolt.
3. Place the chute deflector in position on the dis
charge opening. Insert bolt through hinge on chute
deflector and housing (spacer fits inside hinge).
4. Place second spacer over the hex bolt, inside the
other part of hinge. Secure with hex lock nut.
Tighten securely.
5. Secure both sides of the chute deflector to the
housing using hand knobs and cupped washers
(cupped side of washers go against chute deflec
tor).
AHACHING THE CATCHER BAG
Your chipper-shredder is equipped with a catcher bag
to catch the shredded material.
To attach bag, place bag opening over the chute
deflector so it completely covers chute opening.
Depress plunger on drawstring, pull on drawstring
until bag is tight around chute opening. Release
plunger to lock it into position. See figure 2.
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SHREODER
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFliTY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SHREDDER. Compare
the illustrations with your shredder to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
Ho pper
Chipper
Chute
Catcher
Bag
Starter
Handle
FIGURE 3.
OPERATING CONTROLS (See figure 3 and 1)
RELEASE HANDLE—Used to release the hopper
when lowering to the ground.
CHOKE LEVER—Used to enrich the fuel n ixture in
the carburetor when starting a cold engine.
STARTER HANDLE—Used to manually start the
engine.
THROTTLE CONTROL—Controls engine sp eed and
stops the engine.
The operation of any shredder can result in for
eign objects being thrown into the eyeri, which
can result in severe eye damage.
Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields. We recommend wide
^ ' vision safety mask for ovei specta
cles or standard safety glasses.
FIGURE 4.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Place the shredder on a firm, level surface.
2. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
3. Service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your
shredder.
4. Open fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped).
NOTE: Check the fuel level periodically to avoid run
ning out of gasoline while operating the chippershredder. 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 7.
TO START ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the
operator is standing near the shredder
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while starting or operating.
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