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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Chipper - Shredders
Model Series
462 thru 465
(Model 465A shown)
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
Warning:
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped 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
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SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new chipper-shredder. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your chipper-shredder. Please read and understand what it says. Before you prepare your chipper-shredder for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator’s Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD Customer Support Department
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SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER. 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 t
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• Inspect for damage. 3. SERVICE • Repair or replace any damaged parts. • Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are extremely flammable and the • Check for any loose parts and tighten to vapors are explosive. assure continued safe operation. • Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away • Never attempt to attach or remove catcher bag from heat and open flame, and out of the reach of when engine is running. Shut the engine off and children. Check and add fuel before sta
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DANGER TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY: • DO NOT DEPOSIT BRANCHES LARGER THAN 1/2 INCH DIAMETER INTO THIS HOPPER. • WEAR APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES AND EAR PROTECTION. AVOID LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING. • Read the Owner’s Manual before starting and using this chipper/shredder. • Keep hands, feet, face and clothing out of shredder hopper inlet and chipper chute inlet. • Keep hands, feet, face and clothing away from discharge area and moving parts. • Keep hands and feet out of discharge opening when ch
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SECTION 4: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 2. Remove six hex nuts (A) and six washers (B) IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the from the weld studs on the flail housing. Leave separate engine manual packed with your unit. the support plate in place on the weld studs. See Figure 4. NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. Flail Housing UNPACKING Weld Stud 1. Remove
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9. Use wrenches to remove hex lock nut (D). 4. Replace the three cupped washers (cupped side Remove two spacers (E), and hex bolt (F) from against the chipper chute) and hex nuts that you removed in step 1. Do not tighten the nuts at this top of the housing assembly. For easy time. Make sure to place the cupped side of the assembly, do not remove the second spacer washer against the chipper chute. from the hex bolt. See Figure 5. 5. Your unit is shipped with one end of the brace 10. Place the d
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SECTION 5: CONTROLS SECTION 6: OPERATION STOPPING ENGINE Move throttle control lever to STOP position. Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Release Rod WARNING: Before using your chipper- shredder, again refer to the safety practices of this manual. Always be careful. GASOLINE AND OIL FILL-UP See engine manual included with your unit Choke • If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or Lever chipping, it may be necessary to unclog th
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5. Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope LOWERING THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY return to starter slowly. 1. To lower the hopper assembly, use one hand to 6. When engine starts, move choke lever to half grasp the hand-hold at the top of the hopper choke position until engine runs smoothly and assembly and lift slightly. then to No Choke position. 2. Pull out on the release rod, and lower the hopper 7. If engine fails to start after three pulls, move assembly to the ground. choke lever to No Cho
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WARNING: Temperature of muffler and AIR CLEANER o o nearby areas may exceed 150 F(65 C). The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust, etc., Avoid these areas. from entering the carburetor and being forced into the engine and is important to engine life and performance. Never run the engine without air cleaner completely assembled. LUBRICATION • Service the air cleaner according to the Lubricate the pivot points on the release rod bracket, separate engine owner’s guide supplied with hopper as
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7. Reinstall the screen. 8. Put the discharge chute back to its original position and tighten the hand knobs. Slot NOTE: Be certain to reassemble the flail screen Blade with the curved side down. Clevis Pin Hex Nuts Discharge Washers Chute Figure 10 6. Remove the other blade in the same manner. Flail Chipper Chute Screen 7. Replace or sharpen blades. 8. If sharpening, make certain to remove an equal amount from each blade. Hairpin 9. Reassemble in reverse order. Make certain Clip Hand Kn
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3. Remove the six hex lock nuts and flat washers from the housing weld bolts using a 1/2" wrench. SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON Separate the chipper-shredder into two halves. STORAGE 4. Remove the support plate. Prepare your chipper-shredder for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 NOTE: When reassembling, make certain the days or more. The following steps should be taken embossed tab faces inward towards the impeller. to prepare your shredder for storage. 5. Rem
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SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Dirty air cleaner. Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit. Choke not in ON position. Move switch to ON position. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Cannot pull recoil cord. Obstruction lodged in impeller. Stop immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove lodged object. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last
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Model Series 462 thru 465 1 3 2 4 5 14 7 8 9 5 6 15 10 10 11 17 12 16 15 18 19 22 13 10 24 23 27 28 26 25 32 21 20 42 45 44 29 40 31 39 23 53 46 24 29 47 54 76 23 49 34 32 39 41 33 48 23 35 26 30 41 37 52 50 44 36 43 52 51 38 56 30 61 63 65 66 64 55 62 57 69 58 60 70 71 58 69 69 68 51 67 68 72 73 69 69 71 59 69 69 68 68 71 75 74 70 68 72 69 14
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Model Series 462 thru 465 REF. PART REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 731-1899 Chipper Chute 44 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 2 728-0175 Pop Rivet 45 719-0329 Flail Blade 3 735-0249 Chute Flap 46 715-0166 Spiral Pin 4 781-0633 Flat Strip 47 781-0735 Spring Pin 5 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x .620 48 710-1254 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 2.25 6 681-0068 Chipper Chute Am 49 736-0217 Lock Washer 3/8 7 736-0173 Flat Washer.28 ID x .74 OD 50 736-0247 Flat Washer 3/8 x 1.25 8 710-0106 Hex
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: b. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck purchased and used in the United States, its possessions adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior and territories. finish due to use or exposure. c. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylind
