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    O PERA T OR’S M ANU AL IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R ULES AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y MTD PR ODUCTS INC. P .O . BO X 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U .S .A. Chipper - Shredder s Model Series 462 thru 465 Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered,[...]

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    2 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[...]

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    3 • If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately stop the engine and allow the machine to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug. Take the following steps. • Inspect for damage. • Repair or replace any d[...]

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    4 SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT: D ANGER T O A V OID SERIOUS INJUR Y : • DO NO T DEPOSIT BRANCHES LARGER THAN 1/2 INCH DIAMETER INT O THIS HOPPER. • WEAR APPR O VED SAFETY GLASSES , GLO VES AND EAR PR O TECTION. A VOID LOOSE FITTING CLO THING. • Read the Owner's Manual bef ore star ting and using this chipper/shredder . •[...]

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    5 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 [...]

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    6 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 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 t[...]

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    7 A TT A CHING THE CHIPPER CHUTE (Model 465A 8 H.P . chipper shredder only) Figure 4 1. Remove the three cupped washers and hex nuts from the weld studs beside (A) the opening on the left side of the housing. See Figure 4 2. Remove the two hex bolts, lock nuts, and flat washers from the two holes on the upper end of the brace. 3. Place the chipper [...]

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    8 SECTION 7: CONTROLS Figure 6 Release Knob: Used to release the hopper when raising or lowering. Choke Lever: Used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when starting a cold engine. Starter Handle: Used to manually start the engine. Hopper Assembly: Allows leaves and small branches up to 1” diameter to be fed into the impeller for chippin[...]

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    9 10. Move choke lever to OFF position as engine warms up. NOTE : A noise will be heard when finding the start of the compression cycle. This noise is caused by the flails and fingers which are part of the shredding mechanism falling into place, and should be expected. In addition, the flails and fingers will be noisy after the engine is started, u[...]

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    10 • Clean the chipper shredder by running water from a hose through the hopper assembly and chipper chute with the engine running. Allow the chipper-shredder to dry thoroughly. NOTE: Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not recommended as water could contaminate the fuel system. • Wash the bag periodically with water. Allow to dry thorou[...]

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    11 3. Using a 1/2” wrench, remove the chipper chute by removing three hex nuts and washers. Model 465A only 4. Use a 7/16” wrench, to remove the brace holding the chipper chute to the frame by removing the hex bolts. All models 5. Rotate the impeller assembly by hand until you locate one of the two chipper blades in the chipper chute opening. R[...]

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    12 11. When reassembling the blade, tighten center bolt to between 550 and 650 inch-pounds and the two outer bolts to between 250 and 350 inch-pounds, or lacking torque wrench, tighten securely. Figure 10 SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Prepare your chipper-shredder for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or [...]

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    13 SECTION 12: ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST T O W HITCH KIT Model Number 290-010-000 For Models 462B, 463C, 465A REF . NO . PA R T NO DESCRIPTION 1 681-0133 N T ow Bar T ongue 2 681-0134 N T ow Bar Base 3 710-3001 He x Hd. Cap Scr . 3/8-16:.880 Lg. 4 711-0299 Pin, Cle vis - .625 x 2.40 Lg. 5 711-0835 Pin, Cle vis - .500 Dia. x 4.62 Lg. 6 712-0798 He x Nu[...]

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    14 Model 462B, 463C, 465A[...]

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    15 Model 462B, 463C, 465A REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION 1 742-0571 Blade 2 710-1254 Hx P atch Bolt 3/8-24 x 2.25" (Gr . 8) 4 736-0217 L-W ash. 3/8" I.D . H.D . 5 736-0247 Fl-W ash. .406" I.D . x 1.25" O .D . Hdn. 6 719-0329 Flail Blade 8 711-0833B Cle vis Pin .496" Dia. 10 715-0166 Spring Roll Pin 1.00" Lg. 12 681[...]

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    MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty covers u[...]