MTD 465 - Manual (Page 9)

SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER
Customer Responsibilities
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
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SERVICE
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Lubricate Release Bracket
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Lubricate Hopper Assembly
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Lubricate Discharge Chute
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Check Chipper Blade
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Check Oil
Change Oil
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Clean Air Filter
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Clean Engine
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Check Spark Plug
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WARNING: Always stop engine, discon­
nect spark plug, and ground against
engine before cleaning, lubricating or
doing any kind of maintenance on your
machine.
Lubrication
Release Rod: Lubricate the on the release rod and
spring with light oil once a season.
Hopper Assembly: Lubricate the pivot points on the
hopper assembly with light oil once a season.
Discharge Chute: Lubricate the pivot points on the
chute deflector with light oil once a season.
Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed
with you unit for lubrication instructions.
Maintenance
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine
maintenance instructions.
• Check engine oil level before each use as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit. Read and follow instructions
carefully.
• Clean air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions or once a season. Clean every few hours
under extremely dusty conditions. To service the air
cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
• The spark plug should be cleaned and 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 follows:
• Stop the engine and make certain the chipper
shredder has come to a complete stop.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
• Remove the two wing knobs on each side of the
discharge chute and lift the discharge chute up to
keep it out of the way. See Figure 8.