MTD 248-650-000 - Manual (Page 8)

Lower the leaf ramp by holding the handle and puHing
up on the release bar. See figure 11. Leaves and small
twigs can be raked into the shredder with the leaf rj mp
in this position. See figure 12.
FIGURE 12.
Small branchés can also be fed into the leaf ramp. See
figure 13.
No larger than
1/2 inch diameter
NOTE
Bulky material, such as stalks or heavy
branches (anything over 1/2" diameter),
should be fed into the chip-it guide. See
figure 14. Do not force or jam material in­
to the chip-it guide. Make certain leaf
ramp is raised as shown in figure 14 when
using the chip-it guide.
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WARNING
Make certain chip-it guide door is closed
when not in use.
Keep Leaf Ramp Raised
When Using Chip-lt Guide
Guide
FIGURE 14.
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ADJUSTMENTS
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
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t WARNING ^
FIGURE 13.
Leaf Ramp
If any adjustments are made to the engine
while the engine is running (e.g. car­
buretor), keep clear of all moving parts.
Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to com­
pensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude
or load.
If adjustment is needed, refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your shredder.
NOTE
A DIRTY AIR CLEANER WILL CAUSE
ENGINE TO RUN ROUGH. BE CERTAIN
AIR CLEANER IS CLEAN AND ATTACH­
ED TO THE CARBURETOR BEFORE
ADJUSTING CARBURETOR. DO NOT
MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.
FACTORY SETTINGS ARE SATISFAC­
TORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS AND
CONDITIONS.