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2 SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new chipper-shredder. It will help you assemble, prepareand maintain your chipper-shredder. Please read and understand what it says. Before you prepare your chipper-shredder for its first use, please locate th...

Page 3 - SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; GENERAL OPERATION

3 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 YOURSELFAND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTINGTO OPERATE YOUR CHIPPER-SHR...

Page 5 - Figure 2 Safety labels found on your unit; TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:; WARNING; MATERIALS AWAY FROM HOT ENGINE AND MUFFLER.; DANGER; COMBUSTIBLE

5 Figure 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 chip...

Page 6 - Spark Plug Wire; Weld Stud; Chute

6 SECTION 4: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in theseparate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit inthe operating position....

Page 7 - ATTACHING THE BAG; Figure 7; Frame

7 9. Use wrenches to remove hex lock nut (D).Remove two spacers (E), and hex bolt (F) fromtop of the housing assembly. For easyassembly, do not remove the second spacerfrom the hex bolt. See Figure 5. 10. Place the discharge chute in position on the discharge opening. Insert hex bolt (F) andspacer (...

Page 8 - SECTION 6: OPERATION; STOPPING ENGINE; GASOLINE AND OIL FILL-UP

8 SECTION 5: CONTROLS Figure 8 Release Rod: Used to release the hopper when raising or lowering. See Figure 8. 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 branc...

Page 9 - USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER; Do not attempt to shred or; LOWERING THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY; Keep away from the area around; SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

9 5. Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let ropereturn to starter slowly. 6. When engine starts, move choke lever to halfchoke position until engine runs smoothly andthen to No Choke position. 7. If engine fails to start after three pulls, movechoke lever to No Choke position and pull starterro...

Page 11 - All models

11 7. Reinstall the screen. 8. Put the discharge chute back to its originalposition and tighten the hand knobs. NOTE: Be certain to reassemble the flail screen with the curved side down. Figure 9 SHARPENING OR REPLACING THE CHIPPER BLADESAll models 1. Disconnect spark plug wire and move it awayfrom ...

Page 13 - SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; Trouble; PART

13 SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Dirty air cleaner.Choke not in ON position.Spark plug wire disconnected.Cannot pull recoil cord. ...

Page 16 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandisepurchased and used in the United States, its possessionsand territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material andworkmanship for a period of t...