MTD 24A464G729 Owner’s Manual

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

OF A O AL

*ModelSeries460Shown

Chipper Shredder- Model Series 450 and 460

IMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(if any). If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw (Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester forthe mufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

FORMNO.770-10048J

PRINTEDIN U.S.A.

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

5/9/2007

This Operator's IVlanual 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 ................... 10

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,

pleaselocate themodel plateon the equipment and copy

the informationtothe samplemodel plate providedto the

right.Youcan locatethe model plate by standing behind the unitand looking down at the frame belowtheengine. This informationwill benecessaryto usethe manufacturer'sweb

site and/or obtainassistancefromthe CustomerSupport

Departmentoran authorizedservice dealer.

Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder ................ 12

Troubleshooting ................................................ 14

Parts List ........................................................... 16

Warranty ............................................................ 20

EspaSol .............................................................. 21

Model Number

www.mtdproducts.com

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330 -220-4683 800-800-731 0

Customer Support

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

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficultyassemblingthis product or haveany questionsregardingthecontrols, operation,or maintenanceof this

unit,youcan seek helpfrom the experts. Choosefrom the optionsbelow:

1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on the CustomerService menuoption.

2. Phonea CustomerSupport Representativeat 1.800.800.7310. Spanish speaking agents are available.

3. Theengine manufacturer isresponsiblefor all engine-related issueswith regards to performance,power-rating,specifica- tions,warrantyandservice. Pleaserefer tothe engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual, packedseparatelywith your unit,for more information.

Safety Labels Found On Your

Chipper Shredder

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.

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

_rocessed

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.

Labels

WARNING

DO NOTremove safety

(or any) labels from

chipper shredder for

any reason.

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

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation in this manual.As with any type of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan result in seriousinjury.This machine is capable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultinserious injuryordeath.

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

i safetyand/or property I ofyourselfand others.

Readandfollowall instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

i this machine.Failure I to complywith these

instructionsmayresult

i inpersonalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

i HEED ITS WARNING!

i Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use ofthis powermachine

to personswho read.

i understand

andfollow thewarnings and instructions

i inthis manual

and on the machine.

Training

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe ma- 1. chineandin the manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassemble

andoperate.Keepthis manualinasafe placeforfuture andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

2. Befamiliarwithallcontrolsandtheirproperoperation. 2. Knowhowtostopthe machineanddisengagethem quickly.

3. Neverallow childrenunder16years oldto operatethis machine.Children16yearsoldandovershouldreadand 3. understandthe operationinstructionsandsafetyrulesin thismanualand shouldbetrainedand supervisedbya parent.

4. Neverallow adultsto operatethismachinewithoutproper instruction. 4.

5. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,and childrenat least 75feetfromthemachinewhile it isin operation.Stop

machineif anyoneentersthe area.

6. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in apoorlyventilatedarea. 5. Engineexhaustcontainscarbon monoxide,anodorless anddeadly gas. 6.

7. Do notputhandsandfeetnearrotatingpartsorinthe feedingchambersanddischargeopening.Contactwith the rotatingimpellercanamputatefingers,hands,and

feet.

8. Neverattemptto unclogeitherthefeedintakeor dischargeopening,removeor emptybag,or inspectand repairthe machinewhilethe engineis running.Shutthe engineoff andwaituntil allmovingpartshavecometo a completestop.Disconnectthespark plugwireandground it againsttheengine.

Preparation

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto beused.Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeign

objectswhichcouldbe pickedupor thrownandcause personalinjuryor damageto the machine. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera- tionor whileperforminganadjustmentor repair,to protect eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancause serious injurytothe eyes.

Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting slacksandshirts. Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycan be caughtin movableparts.Neveroperatethis machine in barefeetor sandals.Wearleatherworkgloveswhen feedingmaterialin thechipperchute.

Beforestarting,checkallboltsand screwsforpropertight- nessto besurethe machineis insafeworkingcondition. Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor anydamageatfrequent

intervals. Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionslabels,as

necessary. Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextreme careinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable andthe vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclothes whichcanignite.Washyourskinand changeclothes 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. Neveroverfill fueltank. Filltankto nomorethan1/2

inchbelowbottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel expansion.

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

ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutes beforestartingtheengine.

i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere

there isan openflame,spark,orpilot light(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 puthandsandfeetnearrotatingpartsor inthe feedingchambersanddischargeopening.Contactwith the

rotatingimpellercanamputatefingers, hands,andfeet.

2. Beforestartingthemachine,makesurethe chipperchute, feedintake,andcuttingchamberareemptyandfreeofall

debris.

3. Thoroughlyinspectall materialto beshreddedandremove any metal,rocks,bottles,cans,orotherforeignobjects whichcouldcausepersonalinjuryor damagetothe

machine.

4. f it becomesnecessarytopushmaterialthroughthe shredderhopper,usea smalldiameterstick. Do notuse yourhandsorfeet.

5. f the impellerstrikesaforeignobjector ifyour machine shouldstart makinganunusualnoiseor vibration,

immediatelyshuttheengineoff.Allowthe impellertocome

to a completestop.Disconnectthesparkplugwire,ground

itagainstthe engineandperformthe followingsteps:

a. Inspectfordamage.

b. Repairorreplaceanydamagedparts.

c. Checkfor anyloosepartsandtightento assure

continuedsafeoperation.

6. Donotallow anaccumulationof processedmaterialtobuild

upinthe dischargearea.Thiscan preventproperdischarge

andresult in kickbackof materialthroughthefeedopening.

7. Donotattemptto shredorchipmateriallargerthan specifiedonthe machineor inthismanual.Personalinjury or machinedamagecouldresult.

8. Neverattemptto unclogeitherthe feed intakeordischarge openingwhilethe engineisrunning.Shutthe engineoff, wait untilall movingpartshavestopped,disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundit againsttheenginebefore clearingdebris.

9. Neveroperatewithouttheshredderhopper,chipperchute, or chutedeflectorproperlyattachedto the machine.Never emptyor changedischargebagwhiletheengineis running.

10.Keepall guards,deflectorsandsafetydevicesin placeand operatingproperly.

11.Keepyourface andbody backandto theside ofthe chipper chutewhilefeedingmaterialintothe machineto avoid accidentalkickbackinjuries.

12.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light.

13.Donotoperatethis machineon apaved,gravelor non-level surface.

14.Donotoperatethis machinewhileunderthe influenceof alcoholordrugs.

15.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causeaburn.Do

nottouch.

16.Neverpickupor carrymachinewhilethe engineisrunning.

Maintenance & Storage

1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir proper operationregularly.

2. Checkbolts andscrewsfor propertightnessatfrequent intervalstokeepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition. Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor anydamageand repair,if

needed.

3. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,stopthe engine andmakecertainthe impellerandall movingpartshave stopped.Disconnectthesparkplugwireand groundit againsttheengineto preventunintendedstarting.

4. Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor overspeed theengine.The governorcontrolsthemaximumsafe operatingspeedoftheengine.

5. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as neces- sary.

6. Followthis manualforsafe loading,unloading,transporting, andstorageofthis machine.

7. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere thereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightsuchas a water

heater,furnace,clothesdryer,etc.

8. Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualfor properinstructions onoff-seasonstorage.

9. If thefueltank hasto bedrained,dothis outdoors.

10.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil, etc.toprotectthe environment.

Do not modify engine Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinany

way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto a runaway engineandcauseit tooperateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper withfactorysettingofenginegovernor.

Notice regarding Emissions Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment) arecertifiedto operateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmay includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica- tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.

Your Responsibility Restrictthe useofthis powermachineto personswhoread,un-

derstandandfollowthe warningsandinstructionsin thismanual andon themachine.

Practices

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!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this powermachine to personswho read.

understand and followthe warnings and instructions

in this manua and on the machine.

IMPORTANT:Thisunit isshippedwithoutgasolineoroil in theengine.Becertainto serviceenginewithgasoline andoilas instructedinthe separateenginemanual beforeoperatingyourmachine.

Loose Parts In Carton

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

Shredder

IMPORTANT

This unit is shipped

without gasolineor

oil in the engine.Be

certainto service

enginewith gasoline

andoil as instructed

in the separateengine manual beforeoperat-

ingyour machine.

NOTE: All references in this manualto the

left or rightside of thechipper shredder

isfrom theoperating

i positiononly. Excep-

tions ifany willbe specified.

Figure 3=1

Figure 3-2

Attaching The Hopper

Assembly

1. a. Removesixhexnutsandwashersfromtheweld studsonthe impellerhousing.Donotremovethe

supportplate.SeeFigure3-1.

b. Placehopperassemblyintopositioninfrontof

impellerhousing,aligningholesinhopperassembly collarwithweldstuds.

c. Slidehopperassemblyontoweld studsandreplace

washersandhex nuts.Donottightencompletely.

2. a. Lift hopperassemblyupto impellerbracket assembly.

b. Slidethe releaserodout slightlyto hookthehopper

bracketontothe rod.SeeFigure3-2.

c. Tightenthe sixhexnutsthatsecurehopper

assemblyto impellerhousingandalsotightenthe hexnutsthatsecurehopperbrackettohopper assembly.

NOTE:This Operators

i Manual coversarange

of product specifica-

tions for various

models.Characteristics

and featuresdiscussed

and/or illustratedinthis manualmay not be ap-

plicableto allmodels. MTD LLCreservesthe

rightto change product specifications,designs and equipmentwithout

notice andwithout =ncurringobligation.

Figure 3-3

Attaching The Chute Deflector

3. a. Removethewingknobsfromeachsideofthelower impellerhousing.

b. Removethehexlocknut,spacers,andhexboltfrom

thetopoftheimpellerhousing.SeeFigure3-3.

4. a. Alignthechutedeflectorinpositionon the

dischargeopeningand inserthexboltwithspacer throughhingeon chutedeflector(spacersfitinside of hinges).SeeFigure314.

b. Placesecondspaceroverhex boltinsideother

hingeandsecurewithhexlocknut.

c. Securebothsidesofchutedeflectorto impeller

housingusingwingknobspreviouslyremoved.

Attaching The Chipper Chute

(Model Series 460)

5. a. Removethethreecuppedwashersandhexnuts

fromweldstudsaroundtheopeningonthesideof theimpellerhousing.SeeFigure3-5.

b. Removethehexbolts,flat washers,andlocknuts

fromthetwoholeson theupperendofthesupport

brace.

6. a. Alignthechipperchuteovertheweldstuds,sothe slotinthebottomofthe chuteisfacingdown.

b. Securechipperchutewiththe threecupped

washers(cuppedsideagainstthe chipperchute) and hexnutspreviouslyremoved.Do nottighten thenutsat thistime.SeeFigure316.

Figure 3-4

Your Chipper

Sh redder

IMPORTANT

This unit is shipped

without gasolineor

oil in the engine. Be

certainto service

enginewith gasoline and oil as instructed

in the separate engine manual beforeoperat-

ingyour machine.

NOTE: All references in this manualto the

leftor rightsideof

the chipper shredder

isfromthe operating positiononly. Excep-

Fgure 3=5

/ /

..........1,/

tions, if any, will be

specified. NOTE: This Operators

Manual coversa range of product specifica-

tionsfor various

models.Characteristics andfeatures discussed

and/or illustrated inthis manual may not be ap-

plicableto allmodels. MTD LLC reservesthe

rightto change product

specifications,designs and equipmentwithout

notice andwithout

Figure 3=6

_ncurringobligation.

Settingup

MPORTANT

This unitis shipped

without gasolineor

oil in the enginelae

certainto serv ce

enginewith gasoline an_Joil as instructed

in the separateengine

manUaIbeforeope!at-

Figure 3-7

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7. Thechippershredderwasshippedwithoneendof thesupportbracealreadysecuredtothelowerframe. Loosenbutdo notremovetheboltssecuringthebrace tothe frame.SeeFigure3-7.

a. Alignthe holesinthe chutewiththeholesinthetop

ofthe braceandattachbraceto chipperchutewith hardwarepreviouslyremoved.Tightensecurely.

b. Tightenthe boltssecuringthesupportbracetothe

frame.

c. Tightenthethree nutson theweldstudsholding

thechipperchuteto the impellerhousing.

Attaching The Chipper Chute

(Model Series 450)

8. a. Removethethreecuppedwashersandhexnuts

fromweldstudsaroundtheopeningon thesideof theimpellerhousing.SeeFigure3-8.

ingyour machine

NOTE: All references

in this manualtOthe

left orright side of the chipper shredder

iSfromthe operating positiononlylExcep;

tions,ifany, wIibe

specified:

NOTE: This Operators

ManUalcoversa range

Of productspecifiCa:

tionsfor Various mode!s:Characteristics

and featuresdiscussed andior ilUstratedinthiS

manual may not be ap,

plicabletoali models!

MTD LLC reservesthe right tochange product specificationsidesigns

Figure 3=8

andequipment wthout

notice and without

incurringobligationl

9. a. Alignthechipperchuteovertheweldstuds,sothe slotinthebottomofthe chuteisfacingdown.

b. Securechipperchutewiththe threecupped

washers(cuppedsideagainstthe chipperchute) and hexnutspreviouslyremoved.Tightenthenuts atthis time.SeeFigure3-9.

Attaching The Bag

10.Toattachthe bag: a. Placetheopeningof thebagcompletelyoverthe

chutedeflector.

b. Pullon the drawstringuntilthebagis tightaround

chutedeflectoropening.

c. Clipdrawstringbackon itself,tightagainstchute

deflectorto secureintoposition.SeeFigure3-10.

Setting Up

YourChippe

Shredder

Figure 3=9

Figure 3=10

MPORTANT

This unit iSshipped

without gaso ine or

oilin the enginelBe

Certain to service

engine with gasoline

and Oilas instrUCted

theseparate engine

manualbefore operati

ingyour machine:

NOTE: All references

this manual tothe

left or rightside of

thechipper shredder

isfromthe operating position only. Excepi tions, if any.will be

specified:

NOTE: This OPerators ManUal covers a range of product specifiCa,

tions for Various

models: CharacteriStics

andfeatures discussed

and/or iilustrated inthis

manual may notbe ap.

plicable to allmodels: MTD LLC reservesthe

rightto Changeproduct

specifications; designs

and equipmentwithout

notice and w thout incurr ng Obligationl

Operating

WARNING

The operation of any

chipper shredder

can resuffin foreign

objects being thrown

intothe eyes,which

candamageyour

eyesseverely. Always

wear the safety

glassesprovided

with this unit or eye shields before chip-

i ping or shredding

and while performing

any adjustments or

repairs.

Use extreme care

when handling

i gasoline.Gasoline is i extremely flammable

and the vapors are

explosive. Never fuel

i the machine indoors

or while the engine

is hot or running.

i Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars, pipes and

other sources of

ignition.

Know Your Chipper Shredder

HopperAssembly-

ReleaseRod

Chipper

*Model464Shownwith0 TowBar

Figure 4=1

Nowthatyouhavesetupyourchippershredderfor operation,getaquaintedwithits controlsandfeatures. Thesearedescribedbelowandillustratedonthis page. Thisknowledgewillallowyouto useyournewequip- mentto itsfullestpotential.

Chipper Chute

Allowstwigsandsmallbranchesupto 3"(2"for Model Series450)indiameterto befedintothe impellerfor chipping.SeeFigure4-1.

Hopper Assembly

Allowleavesandsmallbranchesupto 1/2diameter tobefed intotheimpellerforchippingandshredding. Materialcanbe rakedintohopperassemblybylowering thehopperassembly.SeeFigure4-1.

Release Rod

Thereleaserodislocatedon the impellerbracket assemblyandit is usedto releaseorlockthe hopper whenraisingor lowering.See Figure4-1.

Tow Bar (if Equipped) Usethetow barto towthechippershredderbehinda

tractorto ajobsite.See Figure4-1. NOTE:Ifyour unitisnotequippedwitha towbar,you

maycontactCustomerSupportasinstructedon page2 forinformationregardingpriceandavailability.

1-If Equipped

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

1. Checkoillevelandaddoil if necessary.Followengine manualforthis.SeeEngineManualforlocationofthe

oilfill.

2. Servicethe enginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe enginemanual. SeeEngineManualforlocationof gasfill.

WARNING:Useextremecarewhenhan- dling gasoline.Gasolineis extremely

flammableand the vapors areexplosive. NeverfueJthe machine indoorsor while

the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipesandother sources of ignition.

WARNING:Theoperation of any chippershredder canresultinforeign objects being thrown intothe eyes, which candamage your eyesse- verely.Always wearthe safety glasses providedwith this unit or eyeshields before chippingor shredding andwhile performingany adjustments or repairs.

ThisOperatorsManualcoversa rangeof product /" _ specificationsforvariousmodels.Characteristicsandfea- _ //1 turesdiscussedand/orillustratedinthismanualmaynot _,,= _ //[

be applicabletoallmodels.MTDLLCreservestheright ._ _IiI_ tochangeproductspecifications,designsandequipment _

withoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.

Starting Engine (

Operat.ing

¥o

flARNING: Neverrun the engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonox- ide,an odorless and deadly gas.

IMPORTANT:Becausethismanualcoversseveral differentmodelunits,differentstartinginstructionsmay

applyto yourparticularengine.Someenginesmayhave a fuelpetcock,somemaynot.Someenginesmayhave On/Offswitches,othermaynot.Someunitswill utilizea chokesystem,whileotherswill requirepriming. These factorsdependon whatmakeandmodelenginecomes withyourparticularunit.For thesereasons,pleaserefer tothe engineoperator'smanualforthecorrectstarting procedure.

1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug.Makecertain themetalcap on theend of thesparkplugisfastened securelyoverthemetaltip onthesparkplug.

2. Engines with choke lever: Movechokeleveronengineto CHOKEposition.(A

warmenginemaynotrequirechoking).

Engineswith primer: Primeengineasinstructedinseparateenginemanual.

3. The throttlecontrolleverislocatedonthe engine. MoveenginethrottlecontrollevertoFASTorSTART

position.SeeFigure4-2.

4. Graspstarterhandleand pullropeout slowlyuntil

enginereachesstartof compressioncycle(ropewill pull slightlyharderatthis point).

NOTE:A noisewillbeheardwhenfindingthestartof thecompressioncycle.Thisnoiseiscausedby theflails andfingers,whichare partofthe shreddingmechanism, and itshouldbeexpecteduntiltheimpellerreachesfull speed.

Stopping Engine

1. Movethrottlecontrolleverto STOPorOFFposition.

2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand groundagainsttheengine.

NOTE:Seeyourenginemanualpackedwithyour unit formoredetailedinstructions.

Using The Chipper Shredder

Yardwastesuchas leavesandpineneedlescanbe rakedupthroughthehopperassemblyfor shredding. Aftermaterialhasbeenshreddedbythe flailblades ontheimpellerassembly,itwillbedischargedoutof openingor intocatcherbag.Donotattemptto shred orchipanymaterialotherthanvegetationfoundina normalyard(i.e.branches,leaves,twigs,etc.)Avoid fibrousplantssuchastomatovinesuntiltheyare thoroughlydriedout. Twigsandsmallbranchesupto 3" (2"forModelSeries450) indiameter canbefedinto thechipperchute.

Lowering The Hopper Assembly

1. Withonehandgraspthehandleat thetop ofthe hopperassemblyandlift slightly.

2. Withtheotherhandpullout onthe releaserod andlowerthe hopperassemblytothe ground.See Figure4-1.

To Empty Bag

1. Un-clipdrawstringand loosenbagfromchute deflectoropening.

2. Emptybagandreattachtothedischargechute opening.Pullonthe drawstringuntilthebagistight aroundthechuteopeningandclip thedrawstring tightagainstthechutedeflector.

Figure 4=2

WARNING

. vorr.°t,oe°g oo

indoorsor in a poorly

Ventilated area: Engine

exhaust contains

carbon monoxide, an

odorless and deadly

NOTE:A noisewillbe

heardwhenfindingthestart ofthe compressioncycle. Thisnoiseis causedby theflailsandfingers,which arepartoftheshredding

mechanism,andit should

L_eexpecteduntilthe impel-

er reachesfullspeed.

5. Pullropewitha rapid,continuous,fullarm stroke. Keepa firmgriponstarterhandle.Letroperewind

slowly.

6. Repeatthepreviousstepsuntilenginefires.When

enginestarts,movechokecontrol(if equipped) graduallyto RUNposition.

IMPORTANT:The flailscreenislocatedinsidethe housinginthe dischargearea.if theflail screen

becomesclogged,removeandcleanasinstructedin SECTION5: MAINTAININGYOURCHIPPERSHRED-

DER.Forbestperformance,itisalsoimportantto keep thechipperbladesharp.

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