Mtd 242-645-000 User Manual download pdf (Page 7)

FIGURE 9.

To lower the hopper assembly, use one hand to

grasp the handle at the top of the hopper assem

bly and lift slightly. Pull up on the release bar, and

lower the hopper assembly to the ground.

Release the bar. See figure 11.

3. Bulky material, such as stalks or heavy branches,

up to 3" in diameter should be fed into the chip

per chute. See figure 12.

IMPORTANT: There is a flail screen located inside

the housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen

becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in

the Maintenance section on page 8.

For best performance, it is important to keep the

shredding blade and the chipper blades sharp. Refer

to Maintenance section, pages 8 and 9. If the compo

sition of the material being discharged changes

(becomes stringy, etc.) or if the rate at which the

material is discharged slows down considerably, it is

likely that the shredding blade and/or chipper blades

are dull and need to be sharpened or replaced.

WARNING: Make certain the chipper

chute door is closed when not in use.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Always stop engine and dis

connect spark plug wire before cleaning,

lubricating or performing any repairs or

maintenance.

LUBRICATION

Lubricate the pivot points on the release bar, guide

extention assembly, chute deflector and chipper chute

once a season using a light oil.

ENGINE

Refer to the separate engine manual for engine main

tenance instructions.

Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate

engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow

instructions carefully.

Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal con

ditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty

conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding

usually indicates that the air cleaner should be 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 recom

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