Bolens 452 Thru 465 - Manuals

Page 2 - Finding and Recording Model Number; Model Number; Please do; Table of Contents; Customer Support Representative

2 Finding and Recording Model Number Model Number Serial Number Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support. Table of Contents BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and c...

Page 3 - WARNING; Your Responsibility

3 1 Safety Labels 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 at-tempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these i...

Page 4 - Training

4 2 Safe Operation Practices Training 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the ma- chine 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 contro...

Page 5 - Safe

5 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...

Page 6 - Loose Parts In Carton; IMPORTANT

6 3 Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder 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. Loose Parts In Carton a. Hopper Assembly d. Bagb. Chute Deflector...

Page 7 - Setting Up

Fgure 3-5 3 Figure 3-6 Attaching The Chute Deflector 3. a. Remove the wing knobs from each side of the lower impeller housing. b. Remove the hex lock nut, spacers, and hex bolt from the top of the impeller housing. See Figure 3-3. 4. a. Align the chute deflector in position on the discharge opening ...

Page 8 - Attaching The Chipper Chute

3 Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder 7. The chipper shredder was shipped with one end of the support brace already secured to the lower frame. Loosen but do not remove the bolts securing the brace to the frame. See Figure 3-7. a. Align the holes in the chute with the holes in the top of the brace and ...

Page 9 - Attaching The Bag

9 3 Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder Figure 3-10 A B C Figure 3-9 NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the chipper shredder is from the operating position only. Excep-tions, if any, will be specified. IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. B...

Page 10 - Chipper Chute; fuel; Know Your Chipper Shredder

10 4 Operating Your Chipper Shredder Now that you have set up your chipper shredder for operation, get aquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated on this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equip-ment to its fullest potential. Chipper Chute Al...

Page 11 - Never run the engine; Starting Engine; Stopping Engine; Using The Chipper Shredder; Operating

11 4 WARNING Never run the engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and fea-tures discussed and /or illustrated in this manual...

Page 12 - Lubricate these

12 5 Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 General Recommendations 1. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintena...

Page 14 - Trouble; Cause

14 For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. 6 Trouble Shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Throttle lever not in correct starting position (if equipped). 2. Spark plug wire disconnected.3. Choke not in CHOKE position (if equipped)....

Page 15 - NOTES

15 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information.

Page 17 - Parts List

1 Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Description 1. 736-0217 Lock Washer, 3/8 2. 714-0149B Cotter Pin 3. 681-0048 Wing Knob 5/16-18 4. 681-0094 Chute Deflector Assembly 5. 711-0835 Clevis Pin 6. 781-0457 Shredder Screen 7. 726-0211 U-Nut 5/16-18 8. 750-0793 Spacer 9. 712-3027 Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 10. 712-3...

Page 20 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.“MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workman-ship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original ...