MTD 240-650-000 - Manual (Page 8)

To place in this position, hold the edge of the leaf ramp,
pull up on the release bar and gently lower the leaf ramp
to the ground. See figures 11 and 12.
FIGURE 12.
Small branches 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 up to 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
FiGURE 14.
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ADJUSTMENTS
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING I
Leaf Ramp
FIGURE 13.
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 fuei, 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.