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ANUAL

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Chipper - Shredders

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, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust 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 of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have 
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized 
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

FORM NO.  770-10038A

(Model 465A shown)

                     5/99  

Summary of Contents for 462 Thru 465

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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