MTD 24A464C731, 24A-462G729 Owner’s Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

OF A O AL

Chipper Shredder- Model Series 462 thru 464

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush- coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any). If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby theoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw (Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

FORMNO.770-10048H

PRINTEDIN U.S.A.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

5/12/2005

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new chipper shredder, it will help you assemble, pre-

pare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of Contents

Customer Support .............................................. 2

Safety Labels ...................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Setting UpYour Chipper Shredder .................... 6

Operating Your Chipper Shredder ..................... 8

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOUSTARTASSEMBLING

YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,

pleaselocate themodel plateon the equipment and copy

the informationto the sample model plate providedto the

right.Youcan locatethe modelplate by standing behindthe unitand looking down at the frame belowtheengine. This informationwill benecessary to usethe manufacturer'sweb

site and/or obtainassistancefrom the CustomerSupport

Departmentor an authorizedservice dealer.

Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder ................ 10

Troubleshooting ................................................ 12

Parts List ........................................................... 14

Warranty ............................................ Back Cover

f *x,

Model Number

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OH 44136

www.mtdproducts,com

330 -220 -4683 800-800-7310

Customer Support

Please do NOTretum the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficulty assembling this productor haveany questionsregarding the controls, operation, or maintenanceof this

unit,youcan seek helpfrom the experts. Choose from the options below:

1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on the Service& Support menu option.

2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.

3. Theengine manufacturer isresponsiblefor all engine-related issueswithregards to performance,power-rating,specifica- tions,warrantyand service. Pleaserefer to the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual, packedseparatelywith your unit,for more information.

MTD Hin_r_oti®d A_wJ_d Wi_n i_g ?rod_t_ O'_r Comp_y

Ser,oqce & Suppo ± Product. Registration

Con_@_z_Us

?rba_y Policy

TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY:

• Do not operate on uneven ground where unit is unstable, Do not operate on pavement, gravel or other hard surfaces since objects can ricochet and cause injury,

• To avoid a fire hazard, keep leaves, grass, and other combustible materials away from hot engine and

muffler,

• Keep children and others away from area of

operation,

• Wear approved safety glasses, gloves and ear protection.

ROTATING CUTTING BLADES. KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT

OF OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE iS RUNNING.

TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY:

• Read the owner's manual(s) before starting and using unit,

• Keep all shields and guards in place and securely attached.

• Keep hands, feet, face, clothing and long hair out of Shredder Hopper, Chipper Chute and Discharge Chute while the engine is running, Rotating cutting

blades inside these openings will cause serious personal injury if contacted. Material being

processed

may bounce back from inlet openings or be thrown from the discharge chute. Long hair or loose clothing

may be pulled sucked into the inlet openings.

• Do not place branches over 1/2 inch diameter into the large Shredder Hopper. Branches over 1/2 inch in

diameter should be placed in the Small Chipper Chute.

• If the chipped shredder jams or becomes clogged, immediately shut off the engine and wait for all

moving parts to come to a complete stop before clearing.

• Do not install remove, adjust, or service the discharge screen or any other part while the engine

is running. Blade contact can occur.

• ROTATING CUTTING BLADES.KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT OF OPENING WHILE

MACHINE iS RUNNING.

DO NOT OPERATE THiS MACHINE UNLESS

THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR HAS BEEN PROPERLY iNSTALLED AND IS SECURED WITH THE HAND KNOBS.

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WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if notfollowed,could endangerthepersonal safetyand/or property

of yourselfandothers.

Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat- temptingto operate

this machine.Failure to complywiththese

instructionsmayresult in personalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use ofthis power machine

to persons who read,

understand and follow thewarnings

and instructions

in this manual and onthe machine.

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,andcertain vehicle compo- nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationin this manual.As with anytypeof power equipment,carelessnessor error on the part of the operator can result in seriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructionscould result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

i safetyand/or property I ofyourselfandothers.

Readandfollowall instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

i this machine.Failure I to complywiththese

instructionsmayresult

i inpersonalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

i HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

_understand

ane followthe warnings and instructions

inthis manual

and on the machine.

Training

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe 1. machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto

assembleandoperate.Keepthis manualina safe placefor futureandregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacement

parts. 2.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation. Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder16yearsoldto operatethis machine.Children16yearsoldandovershouldreadand understandtheoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesin 3. thismanualand shouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya parent.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper instruction.

5. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenatleast75 4. feetfromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stop machine

ifanyoneentersthearea.

6. Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorless anddeadlygas. 5.

7. Donot puthandsandfeet nearrotatingpartsor inthe feedingchambersand dischargeopening.Contactwiththe 6. rotatingimpellercanamputatefingers,hands,andfeet.

8. Neverattemptto unclogeitherthefeedintakeordischarge opening,removeoremptybag, orinspectandrepairthe machinewhiletheengineis running.Shuttheengineoff andwaituntilallmovingparts havecometo acomplete stop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundit against

theengine.

Preparation

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentisto beused.Removeallrocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeign

objectswhichcouldbe pickeduporthrownandcause personalinjuryor damageto the machine. Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduringopera- tionor whileperforminganadjustmentor repair,to protect eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseserious injurytothe eyes.

Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting slacksandshirts. Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycan be caughtinmovableparts.Neveroperatethis machine in barefeet or sandals.Wearleatherworkgloveswhen feedingmaterialin thechipperchute.

Beforestarting,checkallboltsandscrewsfor propertight- nessto besurethemachineisin safeworkingcondition. Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor anydamageatfrequent

intervals. Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionslabels,as

necessary. Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme careinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable andthe vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyour clothes whichcanignite.Washyour skinandchangeclothes immediately.

a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer. b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

c. Neverfuelmachineindoors. d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis hot

or running.

e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-

ing.

f. Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethan1/2

inchbelowbottomoffiller neckto providespaceforfuel expansion.

g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely. h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineandequip-

ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutes beforestartingtheengine.

i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere

there is an openflame,spark,or pilotlight (e.g.furnace,

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.)

j. Toreducea fire hazard,keepmachinefreeofgrass,

leaves,orotherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoilor fuel spillageandremoveanyfuel soakeddebris.

k. Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

Operation

1. Donot puthandsandfeet nearrotatingpartsor in the feedingchambersanddischargeopening.Contactwith the

rotatingimpellercanamputatefingers, hands,andfeet.

2. Beforestartingthemachine,makesurethechipperchute, feedintake,andcuttingchamberare emptyandfree ofall

debris.

3. Thoroughlyinspectall materialto beshreddedand remove any metal,rocks,bottles,cans,orotherforeignobjects whichcouldcausepersonalinjuryordamageto the

machine.

14.f it becomesnecessaryto pushmaterialthroughthe shredderhopper,usea smalldiameterstick. Do notuse yourhandsorfeet.

15.fthe impellerstrikesa foreignobject or ifyourmachine shouldstart makinganunusualnoiseor vibration,

immediatelyshuttheengineoff.Allowthe impellertocome

to a completestop.Disconnectthesparkplugwire,ground

itagainstthe engineandperformthefollowingsteps:

a. Inspectfordamage.

b. Repairorreplaceanydamagedparts.

c. Checkfor any loosepartsand tightento assure

continuedsafeoperation.

6. Donotallow an accumulationof processedmaterialtobuild upinthedischargearea.Thiscan preventproperdischarge

andresult in kickbackof materialthroughthefeed opening.

7. Donotattemptto shredorchipmateriallargerthan

specifiedonthe machineor inthis manual.Personalinjury or machinedamagecouldresult.

8. Neverattemptto unclogeitherthe feed intakeordischarge

openingwhilethe engineisrunning.Shutthe engineoff, wait until all movingpartshavestopped,disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundit againsttheenginebefore clearingdebris.

9. Neveroperatewithouttheshredderhopper,chipperchute,

or chutedeflectorproperlyattachedto the machine.Never emptyor changedischargebagwhiletheengineis running.

10.Keepall guards,deflectorsandsafetydevicesin placeand operatingproperly.

11.Keepyourface andbodybackand totheside ofthechipper chutewhilefeedingmaterialintothe machineto avoid accidentalkickbackinjuries.

12.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light.

13.Donotoperatethismachineon a paved,gravelor non-level surface.

14.Donotoperatethismachinewhile undertheinfluenceof alcoholordrugs.

15.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do

nottouch.

16.Neverpickupor carrymachinewhilethe engineisrunning.

Maintenance & Storage

1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper operationregularly.

2. Checkbolts and screwsfor propertightnessatfrequent intervalstokeepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition. Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor anydamageandrepair,if

needed.

3. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stoptheengine andmakecertainthe impellerand all movingpartshave stopped.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit againsttheengineto preventunintendedstarting.

4. Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor overspeed theengine.The governorcontrolsthemaximumsafe operatingspeedoftheengine.

5. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as neces- sary.

6. Followthis manualforsafeloading,unloading,transporting, andstorageofthis machine.

7. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere thereisan openflame,sparkor pilot lightsuchasa water

heater,furnace,clothesdryer,etc.

8. Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualfor properinstructions onoff-seasonstorage.

9. If thefueltankhasto be drained,dothisoutdoors.

10.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil, etc.toprotecttheenvironment.

Do not modify engine Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinany

way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto arunaway engineandcauseit tooperateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamper withfactorysettingofenginegovernor.

Notice regarding Emissions Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment) arecertifiedtooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmay includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica- tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.

Your Responsibility Restrictthe useofthispowermachineto personswhoread,un-

derstandandfollowthe warningsandinstructionsin this manual andon the machine.

Operation

WARNING

Thissymbol points out importantsafety instructions,which if notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal safety and/or property

of yourself and others.

Readand followall

instructions inthis man- ual before attemptingto

operatethis machine.

Failureto comply with

these instructionsmay result in personalinjury.

Whenyou seethis symbol.

HEED iT S WARNING!

YourResponsibility

Restrictthe use

of this powermachine to personswho read.

understand and followthe warnings and instructions

in this manua and on the machine.

iMPORTANT

Thisunitisshipped

without gasolineor

oil inthe engine.Be

certainto service

enginewith gasoline

and oil as instructed

inthe separateengine manual beforeoperat-

ingyour machine.

Figure 1

Figure 2

iMPORTANT:Thisunitisshippedwithoutgasolineoroil in theengine.Becertainto serviceenginewithgasoline andoilas instructedintheseparateenginemanual beforeoperatingyourmachine.

Loose Parts In Carton

a. HopperAssembly d. Bag b. ChuteDeflector e.SafetyGlasses c. ChipperChute f. EngineOil

Attaching The Hopper

Assembly

1. a. Removesixhexnutsandwashersfromtheweld studsontheimpellerhousing.Donotremovethe

supportplate.SeeFigure1.

b. Placehopperassemblyintopositioninfrontof

impellerhousing,aligningholesinhopperassembly collarwithweldstuds.

c. Slidehopperassemblyontoweld studsandreplace

washersandhex nuts.Donottightencompletely.

2. a. Lift hopperassemblyupto impellerbracket assembly.

b. Slidethereleaserodoutslightlyto hookthehopper

bracketontothe rod.SeeFigure2.

c. Tightenthe sixhexnutsthatsecurehopper

assemblytoimpellerhousingandalsotightenthe hexnutsthatsecurehopperbrackettohopper assembly.

Attaching The Chute Deflector

3. a. Removethewingknobsfromeachsideofthe lower impellerhousing.

b. Removethe hexlocknut,spacers,andhexbolt

fromthetopoftheimpellerhousing.SeeFigure3.

4. a. Alignthechutedeflectorin positiononthe dischargeopeningandinserthexboltwithspacer throughhingeonchutedeflector(spacersfit inside ofhinges).See Figure4.

NOTE:All referencesin this manualto the left

or rightside ofthe chip- per shredderis from

theoperating position only.Exceptions.ifany, will be specified.

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Figure 3

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