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Chipper Shredder

Vacuum

Model Number

203 

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

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

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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 

770-10023D.fm

(5/02)

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for Yard-Man 203

Page 1: ...k 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...

Page 2: ...s explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine r...

Page 3: ...ever attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge opening remove or empty vacuum bag or inspect and repair the machine while the engine is running Shut the engine off and wait until all movin...

Page 4: ...vacuum bag must be kept closed at all times during operation 10 Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or optional hose attachment properly attached to the machine Never attempt to attach or c...

Page 5: ...ating your machine NOTE Reference to right or left hand side of the chipper shredder vacuum is observed from the operating position Removing Unit From Carton Remove staples break glue on top flaps or...

Page 6: ...ne and disengage them quickly Bag Collects shredded or chipped material fed through the chipper chute or vacuumed up through the nozzle See Figure 5 Chipper Chute Allow twigs and small branches up to...

Page 7: ...e during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes Gas And Oil Fill Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as ins...

Page 8: ...ngage Drive To engage the wheel drive hold the drive clutch control against the upper handle Releasing the drive clutch control stops the rear wheels from driving Release the drive clutch control to s...

Page 9: ...forward or backward for adjusting the nozzle door upwards or downwards Height must be adjusted equally In general raise the nozzle to vacuum a thick layer of leaves and lower the nozzle for smooth su...

Page 10: ...the gap reset once a season Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications Removing The Flail Screen If the discharge area becomes clogged remove the flail screen and clean area as...

Page 11: ...iginal angle of grind Also make sure to remove an equal amount from each blade and torque hardware 250 300 in lbs NOTE Make certain blades are reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward Belt Remova...

Page 12: ...ecessary to use a screwdriver to pry the frame away from the pulley in order to insert the belt Being careful not to damage the pulley apply a slight upward pressure and place belt around transmission...

Page 13: ...re previously removed and insert all screws first before tightening Reassembled following the previous steps in reverse order Figure 17 Storing Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Clean the equipment thoroug...

Page 14: ...ll tank with clean fresh gasoline 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Clean or replace air cleaner 6 See authorized service dealer Too much vibration 1 Loose parts or damaged impeller 1 See aut...

Page 15: ...15 Notes...

Page 16: ...16 Model 203 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 13 13 14 14 15 16...

Page 17: ...4 Spring Lever 11 781 0702 Index Bracket RH 12 781 0703 Index Bracket LH 13 738 0913 Shoulder Screw 14 736 3084 Flat Washer 510 x 1 12 x 060 15 712 0431 Hex Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 16 631 0047 Door Ass...

Page 18: ...18 Model 203 1 2 2 3 4 2 5 3 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 32 33 34 35...

Page 19: ...12 0384 Hex Lock Nut 1 2 13 16 781 0627 Chipper Blade Cover 17 712 3004A Hex Flange Lock Nut 5 16 18 18 681 0098 Housing Ass y Inner Flail 19 781 0599 Upper Shredder Blade 21 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16...

Page 20: ...20 Model 203 8 1 5 6 4 7 5 6 4 2 11 9 10 8 3 17 13 17 14 12 15 18 19 16 35 33 38 49 44 30 40 36 39 32 31 45 55 51 50 48 42 41 54 52 50 46 53 27 24 27 29 25 28 26 23 43 34 22 37 47...

Page 21: ...se Factory Approved Parts V BELTS are especially designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM V Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely 29 741 0414 Flange Bearing 629 ID 30...

Page 22: ...7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 26 12 13 13 12 25 12 12 23 24 25 26 26 27 18 18 28 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 13 13 33 20 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 39 40 38 38 41 42 43 38 38 37 37 44 44...

Page 23: ...749 1094 Lower Push Handle 28 710 0502A Screw 3 8 16 x 1 25 29 710 0604A Hex Washer Screw 5 16 18 x 625 30 741 0413 Hex Flange Bearing 631 x 720 31 681 0097A Frame Assembly 32 781 0700 Axle Bracket 33...

Page 24: ...s such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d MTD LLC does not e...

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