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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 e
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SECTION 1: 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
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• If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if 3. SERVICE your machine should start making an unusual noise • Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other or vibration, immediately stop the engine and allow fuels. They are extremely flammable and the vapors the machine to come to a complete stop. Disconnect are explosive. the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug. Take the following steps. • Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away from heat and open
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SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT: 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. • Kee
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SECTION 3: 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
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SECTION 6: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS This guide covers models 462B 5 H.P. thru 465A 8 H.P. chipper shredders. Much of this guide pertains to both models. However, there are Spark Plug Wire some areas where only one model is covered. Use only the information that is appropriate for your model. Start with Step 1 to set-up you new chipper shredder. All models. 1. Pull the spark plug wire off of the spark plug. See Figure 1 Figure 1 2. Remove six hex nuts (A) and six washers (B) from t
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ATTACHING THE CHIPPER CHUTE ALL MODELS (Model 465A 8 H.P. chipper shredder only) 1. To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag over the chute deflector so it completely covers the chute deflector. See Figure 5 Chipper 2. Depress the plunger on the drawstring, and pull Chute on the drawstring until the bag is tight around Weld Stud (A) the chute opening. Release plunger to lock it into position. See Figure 5 Weld Stud (A) Hex Bolt Flat Washer Hex Nut Frame Brace Weld Stud (A) F
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SECTION 7: CONTROLS SECTION 8: OPERATION STOPPING ENGINE Move throttle control lever to STOP position. Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting. WARNING: Before using your chipper- shredder, again refer to the safety practices of this manual. Always be careful. Release GASOLINE AND OIL FILL-UP Knob See engine manual included with your unit • If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or Choke chi
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10. Move choke lever to OFF position as engine IMPORTANT: There is a flail screen located warms up. inside the housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and clean as NOTE : A noise will be heard when finding the instructed in the Maintenance section. start of the compression cycle. This noise is caused by the flails and fingers which are part of the WARNING: The chipper-shredder shredding mechanism falling into place, and shou
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• Clean the chipper shredder by running water SPARK PLUG from a hose through the hopper assembly • Service the spark plug according to the and chipper chute with the engine running. separate engine owner’s guide supplied with Allow the chipper-shredder to dry thoroughly. your chipper shredder. NOTE: Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN not recommended as water could contaminate the fuel system. (See Figure 7) • Wash the bag periodically with water. Allow to If
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3. Using a 1/2” wrench, remove the chipper chute by removing three hex nuts and washers. Model 465A only Allen Screws 4. Use a 7/16” wrench, to remove the brace holding the chipper chute to the frame by removing the hex bolts. Weld Bolt All models Pipe 5. Rotate the impeller assembly by hand until you locate one of the two chipper blades in the chipper chute opening. Remove the blade, using a 3/16" allen wrench on the outside of the blade and 1/2" wrench on the impeller assembly (inside the hous
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11. When reassembling the blade, tighten center bolt to between 550 and 650 inch-pounds and SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON the two outer bolts to between 250 and 350 STORAGE inch-pounds, or lacking torque wrench, tighten Prepare your chipper-shredder for storage at the securely. end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. The following steps should be 1. Insert screw driver through hole taken to prepare your shredder for storage. 1. Clean and lubricate the shredder thorough
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SECTION 12: ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST TOW HITCH KIT Model Number 290-010-000 For Models 462B, 463C, 465A REF. PART NO. NO DESCRIPTION 1 681-0133 N Tow Bar Tongue 2 681-0134 N Tow Bar Base 3 710-3001 Hex Hd. Cap Scr. 3/8-16:.880 Lg. 4 711-0299 Pin, Clevis - .625 x 2.40 Lg. 5 711-0835 Pin, Clevis - .500 Dia. x 4.62 Lg. 6 712-0798 Hex Nut 3/8-16 7 732-0194 Spring Pin 8 736-0133 Fl. Wash. .411 x 1.25 x 1.00 9 736-0169 Lock Wash. 3/8 Reg. 13
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Model 462B, 463C, 465A 14
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Model 462B, 463C, 465A REF. PART REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 742-0571 Blade 52 731-1707 N Hopper 2 710-1254 Hx Patch Bolt 3/8-24 x 2.25" (Gr. 8) 53 731-1710 N Collar—Hopper 4 736-0217 L-Wash. 3/8" I.D. H.D. 54 732-0306 Compression Spring 5 736-0247 Fl-Wash. .406" I.D. x 1.25" O.D. Hdn. 55 736-0117 Flat Wash. 3/8 x .620 x .033 6 719-0329 Flail Blade 56 736-0264 Flat Wash. .330 x .630 x .06 8 711-0833B Clevis Pin .496" Dia. 57 736-0362 Flat Wash. .320 I.D. x 1.25 O.D. 10 71
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase products sold or exported outside of the United within the United States of America, its possessions States of America, its possessions and territories, and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its except those sold through MTD PRODUCTS INC’s option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, authorized channels of export distribution. free of charge, any part or parts found to be Other Warranties: defectiv
