MTD 24A-462G129 - SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER; Lubrication

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IMPORTANT: The flail screen is located inside the
housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen
becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in
SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER
SHREDDER. For best performance, it is also important
to keep the chipper blade sharp.
SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER
WARNING: Always stop engine, discon-
nect spark plug, and ground against
engine before cleaning, lubricating or
doing any kind of maintenance on your
machine.
Lubrication
Release Rod: Lubricate the release rod and spring with
light oil once a season.
Hopper Assembly: Lubricate the pivot points on the
hopper assembly with light oil once a season.
Discharge Chute: Lubricate the pivot points on the
chute deflector with light oil once a season.
Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed
with you unit for lubrication instructions.
Maintenance
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine
maintenance instructions.
• Check engine oil level before each use as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit. Read and follow instructions
carefully.
• Clean air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions or once a season. Clean every few hours
under extremely dusty conditions. To service the air
cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
Chipper
Chute
Hopper
Assembly
Model 465 Shown
Discharge
Chute
Customer Responsibilities
MAINTENANCE
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Lubricate Release Bracket
Lubricate Discharge Chute
Check Chipper Blade
Change Oil
Clean Engine
Clean Air Filter
Check Spark Plug
Lubricate Hopper Assembly
Check Oil