Mtd 242A645-000 User Manual

$1.00OWNEirS GUIDE• ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS •5 and 8 H.P. SHREDDERSModel Numbers 242-645-000 242-648-000 /rs MULiJ242A645-000 242A

Models 645 and 6^ 8 NOTEThis instruction manual covers various models, and all specifications shown do not necessarily apply to your model.

Models 645 and 648PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 645 and 648 SHREDDERSEF.^O.PARTNO.CODEDESCRIPTIONREF.NO.PARTNO.CODEDESCRIPTION1742-0571 N37710-0157Hex Bolt 5/

TROUBLE SHOOTINGPROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSE! 5)CORRECTIVE ACTIONEngine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, Dr stale fuel.2. Spark plug wire d sconnected.3.

SAFETY RULESAWARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILUF E TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONScnnATTACHING THE LOWER [A LEAF RAMP SECTIONHex Bolt-5/16-18 X 8-3/8" LongWasher f ( } )5/16" I.D.Hex Lock Nut 5/16-

Spacers (Inside Hinae^Chute C efiectorAFIGURE 2.WARNING: Make certain the spark piug wire is disconnected and moved away from the spark p

ATTACHING THE CATCHER BAGYour shredder is equipped with a catcher bag to catch the shredded material.To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag o

BEFORE STARTING1. Place the shredder on a firm, level surface2. Service engine with gasoline and oil as inj tructed in the separate engine manual pa

*“*K,ta?-.FIGURE 10.No Larger Than 1/2" DiameterFIGURE 11.To lower the leaf ramp, use one hand to grasp the handle at the top of the lea

mended at the start of each season; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specificat ons.Clean the engine regularly with a clot

NOTE: When reassembling, make certain the opening on the back-up plate is toward the bottom of the unit. The back-up plate may be reversed to provide