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Maintaining your chipper shredder vacuum – MTD Series 020 User Manual

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Figure 5-3

Figure 5-4

Figure 5-5

SHARPENING OR REPLACING
CHIPPER BLADE

NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the oil and fuel tank
and keep engine spark plug side up.

Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to
retaining post.

Remove bag assembly or blower chute (if equipped).
Remove the three hex cap screws holding the
chipper chute to the upper housing. See Figure 5-3.
Remove the flange lock nuts, front wheels, and wave
washers that attach to the pivot arm assemblies.
See Figure 5-4.
Remove the shoulder screws, thrust washers, and
bell washers that go through the pivot arms to the
front support brace. The front support brace and lock
nut can be removed at this time as well.
Remove the three screws on the upper housing that
secure the nozzle cover. See Figure 5-5.

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Maintaining

Your

Chipper

Shredder

Vacuum

Front Support Brace and Lock Nut

Pivot Arm Assembly

Bell Washer

Thrust Washer

Wave

Washer

Wheel

Lock Nut

Shoulder Screw