Assembly instructions, Tools required for assembly, To remove shredder from carton – MTD 242A641-000 User Manual
Page 3: Attaching the chute deflector (hardware b), Attaching the catcher bag, Spacers (inside hinge) hex bolt chute deflector, Figure 1, See figure 1)
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate
engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil rec
ommendations.
NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of
your shredder, stand behind and face the hopper
(engine is at the front of the unit).
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 7/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches
Your
shredder
has
been
completely
assembled
at
the
factory,
except
for
the
chute
deflector
and
the
catcher
bag.
A
pair
of
safety
glasses
are
also
included
in
the
carton.
TO REMOVE SHREDDER FROM CARTON
Cut
the
corners
of
the
carton.
Remove
all
packing
inserts.
Roll
shredder
out
of
carton.
Make
certain
all
parts,
literature
and
the
safety
glasses
have
been
removed
before
the
carton
is
discarded.
All
hardware
has been placed in position on the shredder.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 7/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches
Spacers
(Inside
Hinge)
Hex Bolt
Chute
Deflector
N
FIGURE 1.
A
WARNING: Make certain the spark plug
wire is disconnected and moved away
from the spark plug before assembling
the shredder.
ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR (Hardware B)
"(See Figure 1)
1.
Remove
the
hand
knobs
and
cupped
washers
from
each
side
of
the
discharge
opening
on
the
left side of the shredder.
2.
Remove
the
hex
lock
nut,
two
spacers
and
hex
bolt
from
inside
the
hinge
on
the
chute
deflector.
Do not remove one spacer from the hex bolt.
3.
Place
the
chute
deflector
in
position
on
the
dis
charge
opening.
Insert
bolt
through
hinge
on
chute
deflector
and
housing
(spacer
fits
inside
hinge).
4.
Place the second spacer over the hex bolt, inside
the
other
part
of
the
hinge.
Secure
with
hex
lock
nut. Tighten securely.
5.
Secure
both
sides
of
the
chute
deflector
to
the
housing
using
the
hand
knobs
and
cupped
wash
ers
(cupped
side
of
washers
go
against
the
chute
deflector).
A
WARNING: Do not operate this shredder
unless chute deflector has been properly
installed and secured with hand knobs.
ATTACHING THE CATCHER BAG
Your
shredder
is
equipped
with
a
catcher
bag
to
catch
the shredded material.
To
attach
the
bag,
place
the
opening
of
the
bag
over
the
chute
deflector
so
it
completely
covers
the
chute
opening.
Depress
the
plunger
on
the
drawstring,
pull
on
the
drawstring
until
the
bag
is
tight
around
the
chute
opening.
Release
plunger
to
lock
it
into
position.
■See figure 2.