Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 462 Thru 465 Bolens
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O PERA T OR’S M ANU AL IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R ULES AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y MTD PR ODUCTS INC. P .O . BO X 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U .
2 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER.
3 • If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately stop the engine and allow the machine to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug.
4 SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT: D ANGER T O A V OID SERIOUS INJUR Y : • DO NO T DEPOSIT BRANCHES LARGER THAN 1/2 INCH DIAMETER INT O THIS HOPPER. • WEAR APPR O VED SAFETY GLASSES , GLO VES AND EAR PR O TECTION. A VOID LOOSE FITTING CLO THING.
5 SECTION 3: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new chipper-shredder. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your chipper-shredder.
6 SECTION 6: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS This guide covers models 462B 5 H.P. thru 465A 8 H.P. chipper shredders. Much of this guide pertains to both models. However, there are some areas where only one model is covered. Use only the information that is appropriate for your model.
7 A TT A CHING THE CHIPPER CHUTE (Model 465A 8 H.P . chipper shredder only) Figure 4 1. Remove the three cupped washers and hex nuts from the weld studs beside (A) the opening on the left side of the housing. See Figure 4 2. Remove the two hex bolts, lock nuts, and flat washers from the two holes on the upper end of the brace.
8 SECTION 7: CONTROLS Figure 6 Release Knob: Used to release the hopper when raising or lowering. Choke Lever: Used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when starting a cold engine.
9 10. Move choke lever to OFF position as engine warms up. NOTE : A noise will be heard when finding the start of the compression cycle. This noise is caused by the flails and fingers which are part of the shredding mechanism falling into place, and should be expected.
10 • Clean the chipper shredder by running water from a hose through the hopper assembly and chipper chute with the engine running. Allow the chipper-shredder to dry thoroughly. NOTE: Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not recommended as water could contaminate the fuel system.
11 3. Using a 1/2” wrench, remove the chipper chute by removing three hex nuts and washers. Model 465A only 4. Use a 7/16” wrench, to remove the brace holding the chipper chute to the frame by removing the hex bolts. All models 5. Rotate the impeller assembly by hand until you locate one of the two chipper blades in the chipper chute opening.
12 11. When reassembling the blade, tighten center bolt to between 550 and 650 inch-pounds and the two outer bolts to between 250 and 350 inch-pounds, or lacking torque wrench, tighten securely.
13 SECTION 12: ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST T O W HITCH KIT Model Number 290-010-000 For Models 462B, 463C, 465A REF . NO . PA R T NO DESCRIPTION 1 681-0133 N T ow Bar T ongue 2 681-0134 N T ow Bar Base 3 710-3001 He x Hd. Cap Scr . 3/8-16:.880 Lg. 4 711-0299 Pin, Cle vis - .
14 Model 462B, 463C, 465A.
15 Model 462B, 463C, 465A REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION 1 742-0571 Blade 2 710-1254 Hx P atch Bolt 3/8-24 x 2.25" (Gr . 8) 4 736-0217 L-W ash. 3/8" I.D . H.D . 5 736-0247 Fl-W ash. .406" I.D . x 1.25" O .D . Hdn. 6 719-0329 Flail Blade 8 711-0833B Cle vis Pin .
MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
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