MTD 465 - Manual (Page 8)

Starting Engine
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark
plug.
• Engines with choke lever:
Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A
warm engine may not require choking).
• Engines with primer:
Prime engine as instructed in separate engine
manual.
• The throttle control lever is located on the engine.
Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or
START position.
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point).
NOTE: A noise will be heard when finding the start of
the compression cycle. This noise is caused by the fails
and fingers, which are part of the shredding mecha­
nism, and it should be expected until the impeller
reaches full speed.
• Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind
slowly.
• Repeat the previous steps until engine fires. When
engine starts, move choke control (if equipped)
gradually to RUN position.
WARNING: Never run the engine indoors
or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
A.
To Empty Bag
• Depress the plunger on the drawstring and slide the
plunger out to loosen bag from discharge chute
opening.
• Empty bag and reattach to the discharge chute
opening. Depress the plunger on the drawstring
and pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight
around the chute opening.
Lowering The Hopper Assembly
• With one hand grasp the handle at the top of the
hopper assembly and lift slightly.
• With the other hand pull out on the release rod and
lower the hopper assembly to the ground.
See Figure 6.
Figure 6
Using The Chipper Shredder
Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be
raked up through the hopper assembly for shredding.
After material has been shredded by the flail blades on
the impeller assembly, it will be discharged out of
opening or into catcher bag. Do not attempt to shred or
chip any material other than vegetation found in a
normal yard (i.e. branches, leaves, twigs, etc.) Avoid
fibrous plants such as tomato vines until they are
thoroughly dried out. Twigs and small branches up to 3”
in diameter on models 463 thru 465 and 2” in diameter
on models 462 can be fed into the chipper chute.
See Figure 7.
IMPORTANT: The flail screen is located inside the
housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen
becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in
SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER
SHREDDER VACUUM. For best performance, it is also
important to keep the chipper blade sharp.