MTD 24A-465E729 Owner’s Manual

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

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Chipper Shredder- Model Series 452 thru 465

IMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunit isequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-

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

Ohio44136-0019.

FORMNO.770-100481

PRINTEDIN U.S.A.

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

7/20/2006

This Operator's IVlanual is an important part of your new chipper shredder, it wiil 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 the model 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 ............................................. Back Cover

Model Number

www, mtdproducts,com

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136 330-220-4683

800-800-7310

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 questionsregardingthe controls,operation,or maintenanceof this

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

1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on YardMachinesand then the CustomerSupport menu option.

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

3. Theengine manufacturer isresponsible for allengine-relatedissueswithregardsto performance,power-rating,specifica- tions,warrantyandservice. Pleaserefer tothe engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual, packedseparatelywith your unit,for more information.

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

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.

WARNING

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

ROTATING CUTTING BLADES.

KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT OF OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE iS RUNNING.

ThisOperatorsManualcoversa rangeof productspecificationsfor variousmodels.Characteristicsandfeatures discussedand/orillustratedinthis manualmaynot beapplicabletoall models.MTDLLCreservestherightto changeproductspecifications,designsandequipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.

MACHINE IS RUNNING.

• DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNLESS THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND IS SECURED WITH THE HAND KNOBS.

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 vehiclecompo- 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 error onthe part ofthe operatorcan result in seriousinjury.This machine is capable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultinserious injuryor death.

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 instructionsonthema- 1. chineandin the manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassemble

andoperate.Keepthis manualinasafe placefor future andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

2. Befamiliarwithallcontrolsandtheir properoperation. 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 75feetfromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stop

machineif anyoneentersthe area.

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

7. Do notputhandsandfeetnearrotatingpartsorin the 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 whileperforminganadjustmentorrepair,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,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamageatfrequent

intervals. Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionslabels,as

necessary. Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme careinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable andthe vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyour clothes whichcanignite.Washyourskinand changeclothes immediately.

a. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer. b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

c. Neverfuelmachineindoors. d. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhilethe 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 theengineand equip-

ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutes beforestartingtheengine.

i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere

there isan openflame,spark,orpilotlight(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 in the feedingchambersanddischargeopening.Contactwith the

rotatingimpellercanamputatefingers, hands,andfeet.

2. Beforestartingthe machine,makesurethe chipperchute, feedintake,andcuttingchamberareemptyandfreeof all

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 impellerstrikesaforeignobjectorifyour machine shouldstart makinganunusualnoiseor vibration,

immediatelyshuttheengineoff.Allowthe impellertocome

to a completestop.Disconnectthesparkplugwire,ground

itagainstthe engineandperformthe followingsteps:

a. Inspectfordamage.

b. Repairorreplaceany damagedparts.

c. Checkfor anyloosepartsandtightento assure

continuedsafeoperation.

6. Donotallow anaccumulationof processedmaterialtobuild

upinthe dischargearea.Thiscan preventproperdischarge

andresultin kickbackof materialthroughthefeedopening.

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

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

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

10.Keepall guards,deflectorsandsafetydevicesin placeand operatingproperly.

11.Keepyourface andbody backandto theside ofthe chipper chutewhilefeedingmaterialintothemachineto 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,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamageand repair,if

needed.

3. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,stopthe engine andmakecertainthe impellerandallmovingpartshave 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 pilotlightsuchasa 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)ifsoequipped.

Your Responsibility Restrictthe useofthis powermachineto personswhoread,un-

derstandandfollowthe warningsandinstructionsin thismanual andon themachine.

Practices

WARNING

Thissymbol points out importantsafety instructions,whichif 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 hookthe hopper

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

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