MTD 450 Series - Manual (Page 10)

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Operating
Your Chipper
Shredder
Now that you have set up your chipper shredder for
operation, get aquainted with its controls and features.
These are described below and illustrated on this page.
This knowledge will allow you to use your new equip-
ment to its fullest potential.
Chipper Chute
Allows twigs and small branches up to 3” (2” for Model
Series 450) in diameter to be fed into the impeller for
chipping. See Figure 4-1.
Hopper Assembly
Allow leaves and small branches up to 1/2 diameter
to be fed into the impeller for chipping and shredding.
Material can be raked into hopper assembly by lowering
the hopper assembly. See Figure 4-1.
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 4-1.
Tow Bar (If Equipped)
Use the tow bar to tow the chipper shredder behind a
tractor to a job site. See Figure 4-1.
NOTE: If your unit is not equipped with a tow bar, you
may contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2
for information regarding price and availability.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Engine Manual for location of the
oil fill.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual. See Engine Manual for location of
gas fill.
WARNING: Use extreme care when han-
dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
WARNING: The operation of any
chipper shredder can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your eyes se-
verely. Always wear the safety glasses
provided with this unit or eye shields
before chipping or shredding and while
performing any adjustments or repairs.
WARNING
The operation of any
chipper shredder
can result in foreign
objects being thrown
into the eyes, which
can damage your
eyes severely. Always
wear the safety
glasses provided
with this unit or eye
shields before chip-
ping or shredding
and while performing
any adjustments or
repairs.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Figure 4-1
Know Your Chipper Shredder
*Model 464 Shown with Optional Tow Bar
Chipper Chute
Hopper Assembly
Tow Bar†
† If Equipped
Release Rod