MTD 24A-465A700, 24A-463A700 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

Chipper Shredder

Model Series

462 thru 465

Model 465 Shown

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 isequipped 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 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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

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

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10048G

4/2004

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Important Safe Operation Practices Assembling Your Chipper Shredder Know Your Chipper Shredder Operating Your Chipper Shredder

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Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Trouble Shooting

Illustrated Parts List Warranty

FINDINGMODELNUMBER

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new chipper shredder. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what itsays.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. A sample model plate is also given below. You can locate the model plate by standing behind the unit and looking down at

the frame below the engine. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web

site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer.

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

P. O. BOX 361131

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CLEVELAND,OH 44136

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338-220-4683

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CUSTOMERSUPPORT

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The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to

performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more

information.

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES

WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could

endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in

this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may

result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.

WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this

manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

TRAINING

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to

assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

3. Never allow children under 16 years old to operate this machine. Children 16 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.

5. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in

operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

6. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

7. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate

fingers, hands, and feet.

8. Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge opening, remove or empty bag, or inspect and repair the machine while the engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine.

PREPARATION

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all rocks, bottles, cans, or

other foreign objects which could be picked up or thrown and cause personal injury or damage to the

machine.

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes. Thrown objects which

ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close- fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or

jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never

operate this machine in bare feet or sandals. Wear

leather work gloves when feeding material in the

chipper chute.

Before starting, check all bolts and screws for

proper tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage at frequent intervals.

Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as necessary.

To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

a. Use only an approved gasoline container. b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and

other sources of ignition.

c. Neverfuel machine indoors. d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the

engine is hot or running.

e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes

before refueling.

f. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more

than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to

provide space for fuel expansion. g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine

and equipment. Move machine to another

area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the

engine. i. Never store the machine or fuel container

inside where there is an open flame, spark,

or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater,

space heater, clothes dryer, etc.)

j. Toreduceafirehazard,keepmachinefree

ofgrass,leaves,orotherdebrisbuild-up. Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveany

fuelsoakeddebris.

k. Allowmachinetocoolatleast5minutes

beforestoring.

OPERATION

1. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate

fingers, hands, and feet.

2. Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper chute, feed intake, and cutting chamber are empty

and free of all debris.

3. Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and remove any metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other

foreign objects which could cause personal injury

or damage to the machine.

4. If it becomes necessary to push material through the shredder hopper, use a small diameter stick. Do not use your hands or feet.

5. If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut the engine off. Allow the impeller to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire, ground it against the engine and perform the following steps:

a. Inspect for damage. b. Repair or replace any damaged parts. c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to

assure continued safe operation.

6. Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area. This can prevent proper discharge and result in kickback of material through the feed opening.

7. Do not attempt to shred or chip material larger than specified on the machine or in this manual. Personal injury or machine damage could result.

8. Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge opening while the engine is running. Shut the engine off, wait until all moving parts have stopped, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before clearing debris.

9. Never operate without the shredder hopper, chipper chute, or chute deflector properly attached to the machine. Never empty or change discharge bag while the engine is running.

10. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in place and operating properly.

11. Keep your face and body back and to the side of

the chipper chute while feeding material into the

machine to avoid accidental kickback injuries.

12. Never operate this machine without good visibility

or light.

13. Do not operate this machine on a paved, gravel or non-level surface.

14. Do not operate this machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

15. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

16. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.

MAINTENANCEANDSTORAGE

1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

2. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at

frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage and repair, if needed.

3. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the

engine and make certain the impeller and all

moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

4. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. The governor controls the

maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

6. Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading,

transporting, and storage of this machine.

7. Never store the machine or fuel container inside

where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, etc.

8. Always refer to the operator's manual for proper instructions on off-season storage.

9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.

10. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for

gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

_, WARNING:-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,

NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper shredder.

understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

ROTATING CUTTING BLADES KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT

SECTION2: ASSEMBLINGYOURCHIPPERSHREDDER

IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your machine.

NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the

chipper shredder is observed from the operating position.

RemovingUnitFromCarton

• Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open

carton.

• Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator's manual, etc.)

• Cut along corners, lay carton down flat, and remove packing material.

• Roll or slide unit out of carton and check carton thoroughly for loose parts.

LoosePartsInCarton(SeeFigure1)

• Hopper Assembly

• Chute Deflector

• Chipper Chute (Select Models 462 thru 465)

• Bag (Not Shown)

• Tamper Plug (If Equipped)

• Safety Glasses (Not Shown)

Chipper_ Chute

Figure 1

Deflector

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