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MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Printed In USA

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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Form No. 769-09064

May 21, 2013

Chipper Shredder — Model Series 45M4

Summary of Contents for 45M4 Series

Page 1: ...tenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MA...

Page 2: ...icable to all models MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation If applicable the power testing information used...

Page 3: ...could be picked up or thrown and cause personal injury or damage to the machine 2 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect...

Page 4: ...ottles cans or other foreign objects which could cause personal injury or damage to the machine 4 If it becomes necessary to push material through the shredder hopper use a small diameter stick Do not...

Page 5: ...all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively Failure to do so can result in accidents injuries or death Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or death do not...

Page 6: ...nds out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running There are rotating blades inside BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders pets and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operatio...

Page 7: ...front of impeller housing aligning holes in hopper assembly collar with weld studs See Figure 3 1B 3 Slide hopper assembly onto weld studs and replace washers and hex nuts See Figure 3 1C Do not tigh...

Page 8: ...7 Figure 3 7 3 Align the chute deflector in position on the discharge opening and insert hex bolt with spacer through hinge on chute deflector spacers fit inside of hinges See Figure 3 4A Figure 3 4...

Page 9: ...ne as instructed in the separate engine owner s manual WARNING Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel the machine indoors or wh...

Page 10: ...assembly and it is used to release or lock the hopper when raising or lowering Discharge Chute Debris exists the machine s reduction chamber through the discharge chute Oil Fill Cap Remove oil cap to...

Page 11: ...to the hopper at a time Do not overload the hopper Allow the material in the hopper to be drawn into the blades and shredded before adding additional debris to the hopper Failure to due so may result...

Page 12: ...rawstring and loosen bag from chute deflector opening See Figure 5 1 3 Empty bag and reattach to the discharge chute opening Pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight around the chute opening and...

Page 13: ...on 4 Follow the separate engine manual packed with your unit for engine lubrication instructions Equipment Care Clean the chipper shredder thoroughly after each use Wash bag periodically with water Al...

Page 14: ...moved and connect the bag to unit Removing the Flail Screen WARNING The impeller s shredder blade and chipper blades are sharp Wear leather work gloves to protect your hands when cleaning out the redu...

Page 15: ...e 7 To replace the other blade rotate the impeller to expose the second blade and repeat the steps above NOTE Make certain blades are reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward Torque hardware to 2...

Page 16: ...t to between 550 and 700 in lbs and the two outside bolts to between 250 and 350 in lbs NOTE Use a 3 16 hex key Allen wrench on the outside of the shredder blade and a 1 2 box or socket wrench on the...

Page 17: ...1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Clean flail screen and inside of discharge opening 2 Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire Remove lodged object 3 Always run engine at ful...

Page 18: ...0490 Chipper Blade 719 04308 Flail Blade 3 total 934 1600 Wheel Asm Comp 10 X 2 50 Phone 800 800 7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual have your full model number and serial numb...

Page 19: ...Notes 10 19...

Page 20: ...mited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty b Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade...