MTD 465 Chipper User Manual


 
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Figure 4
Attaching The Bag (All Models)
To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag
completely over the discharge chute.
Pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight around
chute opening.
Clip the drawstring back onto inself, tight against
the discharge chute to secure into position. See
Figure 5.
Figure 5
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER
Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your chipper shredder. Compare the illustrations in
Figure 6 with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual
for future reference.
Figure 6
Starter Handle
The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the
starter handle to start engine. See Figure 6.
Engine Controls
See the separate engine manual for the location and
function of the controls on the engine.
Bag (Not Shown)
Collects shredded or chipped material fed through the
chipper chute or hopper assembly.
Release Rod
The release rod is located on the impeller bracket
assembly and it is used to release or lock the hopper
when raising or lowering. See Figure 6.
Chipper Chute
Allow twigs and small branches up to 3” in diameter on
models 462 thru 465 and 2” in diameter on models 463
to be fed into the impeller for chipping. See Figure 6.
Chipper
Chute
Cupped
Washer
Hex Bolt
Flat
Washer
Lock Nut
Support Brace
Hex Nut
Weld Stud
Slot
Clip
Chipper Bag
Discharge
Chute
Hopper
Assembly
Release
Rod
Chipper
Chute
Starter Handle
Model 465 Shown
Tamper Plug