MTD 24A-464G729 User Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips &Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
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*ModelSeries460Shown
Chipper Shredder- Model Series 450 and 460
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.770-10048J
5/9/2007

MTD 24A-464G729 Specifications

General

Reduction Ratio	10:1
Engine Type	4-Cycle
Engine Displacement	208cc
Cutting Capacity	3 inches
Wheel Size	10 inches

Summary

Safety Information

Safety Labels and Warnings

Critical safety instructions to prevent injury and hazards.

Safe Operation Practices

Guidelines for safe operation, training, and preparation.

Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder

Attaching the Hopper Assembly

Attaching the Chute Deflector

Attaching Chipper Chute (Model Series 460)

Attaching Chipper Chute (Model Series 450)

Operating Your Chipper Shredder

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

Starting and Stopping Engine

Detailed procedures for starting and safely stopping the engine.

Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder

Removing the Flail Screen

Sharpening or Replacing Chipper Blades

Instructions for blade maintenance and replacement.

Trouble Shooting

Common Problems and Solutions

A guide to diagnosing and fixing common issues with the chipper shredder.