MTD 243-645A000 - Manual (Page 6)

M/ÜNTENANCE
A WARNING: Always stop engine and dis­
connect spark piug wire before cleaning,
iubricating or performing any repairs or
maintenance.
LUBRICATION
Lubricate the pivot points on the chute deflec or and
chipper chute door once a season using a light oil.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine main­
tenance instructions.
Maintain engine oii as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow
instructions carefully.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under nornr al con­
ditions. Clean every few hours under extremel/ dusty
conditions. Poor engine performance and fiooding
usually indicates that the air cleaner should )e ser­
viced. 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. Spark plug replacement is ecom-
mended at the start of each season; check engine
manual for correct plug type and gap specificat ons.
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush.
Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) clean
to permit proper air circulation which is essential to
engine performance and life. Be certain to rerr ove all
dirt and combustible debris from muffer area.
CLEANING
The shredder may be cleaned by running wator from
a hose through the hopper assembly and chipper
chute with the engine running. Allow the shredder to
dry thoroughly.
Wash the bag periodically with water. Allow to dry
thoroughly in the shade. Do not use heat.
REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN
If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the
flail screen and clean area as follows.
1. Stop the engine, make certain the shredder has
come to a complete stop and disconnect spark
plug wire from the spark plug before unclogging
the chute.
2. Loosen the two hand knobs on each side of the
chute deflector. Lift the chute deflector up, and tie
it out of the way.
3. Remove two hairpin clips from the clevis pins
which extend through the housing. Remove the
clevis pins. Lift the flail screen from inside the
housing. See figure 6.
4. Clean the screen by scraping or washing with
water. Reinstall the screen.
NOTE: Be certain to reassemble the flail screen with
the curved side down as shown in figure 6.
Chute Deflector
Hand Knobs
FIGURE 6.