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SECTION 4:  SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: 

After assembly, service engine

with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.

NOTE: 

All references to right or left side of the

snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in
the operating position.

UNPACKING

1.

Remove staples, break glue on the top flaps, or
cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to
open carton. 

2.

Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e.,
operator’s manual, etc.)

3.

Cut corners and lay end of carton down flat. 

4.

Remove packing material.

5.

Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly
for loose parts.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

• Two Adjustable Wrenches

LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON

A

Hopper Assembly

B

Discharge Chute

C

Chipper Chute (463 or 465)

D

Bag 

ATTACHING THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY 
AND DISCHARGE CHUTE

All Models

1.

Pull the spark plug wire off of the spark plug.
See Figure 3.

Figure 3  

2.

Remove six hex nuts (A) and six washers (B)
from the weld studs on the flail housing. Leave
the support plate in place on the weld studs. See
Figure 4.

Figure 4  

3.

Place hopper assembly into position in front of
flail housing. Align holes in hopper assembly
collar with weld studs on flail housing.

4.

Slide hopper assembly onto weld studs.

5.

Replace the washers (B) and the hex nuts (A).

6.

Tighten the hex nuts (A).

7.

Lift hopper until it clicks into the raised position.

8.

Remove wing knobs (C) from each side of the
discharge chute opening on the chipper
shredder. See Figure 5.

Figure 5  

Spark Plug Wire

Hex Nut (A)

Weld Stud

Hopper

Washer (B)

Support Plate

Flail Housing

Assembly

Hex Lock Nut (D)

Spacers (E)

Hex Bolt (F)

Chute

Discharge

Hinge 

Wing Knob (C)

Summary of Contents for 462 Series

Page 1: ...ust 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 effective working order by the operator In the State o...

Page 2: ...CTION 2 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT LOCATE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER Record this information in the space provided To find your unit s specific model number and serial number see SECTION 1 FIND...

Page 3: ...of metal rocks bottles cans or other foreign objects are not included Personal injury or damage to the machine could result Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirt Shirt...

Page 4: ...approved containers away from heat and open flame and out of the reach of children Check and add fuel before starting the engine Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running Allow engi...

Page 5: ...from the discharge area or discharge opening DO NOT install parts or remove adjust or service the discharge screen or any other part while the chipper shredder is running DO NOT operate the chipper s...

Page 6: ...ly B Discharge Chute C Chipper Chute 463 or 465 D Bag ATTACHING THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY AND DISCHARGE CHUTE All Models 1 Pull the spark plug wire off of the spark plug See Figure 3 Figure 3 2 Remove six h...

Page 7: ...e bottom Align the three holes on the chute with the three weld studs 4 Replace the three cupped washers cupped side against the chipper chute and hex nuts that you removed in step 1 Do not tighten th...

Page 8: ...tices of this manual Always be careful GASOLINE AND OIL FILL UP See engine manual included with your unit If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or chipping it may be necessary to unclog the u...

Page 9: ...hould be small enough that it will be ground up if it gets into the impeller assembly LOWERING THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY 1 To lower the hopper assembly use one hand to grasp the hand hold at the top of the...

Page 10: ...ith fresh oil Replace dipstick AIR CLEANER The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt dust etc from entering the carburetor and being forced into the engine and is important to engine life and performance...

Page 11: ...3 16 allen wrench on the outside of the blade and an adjustable wrench on the impeller assembly inside the housing See Figure 10 Figure 10 6 Remove the other blade in the same manner 7 Replace or shar...

Page 12: ...inding to prevent an unbalanced blade 10 An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds and may cause damage to the unit The blade can be tested for balance by balanci...

Page 13: ...esh fuel Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Engine overheats Carburetor not adjusted prop erly Dirty air cleaner Engine oil level low Ref...

Page 14: ...15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 23 23 23 29 30 31 32 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 45 46 47 49 48 50 44 39 44 41 51 52 53 24 54 26 30 52 56 57 58 55 58 51 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67...

Page 15: ...at Screw 5 16 24 x 1 0 40 781 0490 Chipper Blade 41 712 0411 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 24 42 681 0030 Impeller Asm 43 742 0571 Shredder Blade 44 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 45 719 0329 Flail Blade 46 715 0166 S...

Page 16: ...rate manufacturer s warranty Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items b Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments s...

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