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Chipper Shredder Vacuum Model Number 203 IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R U LE S AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y MTD LLC P .O . BO X 361131 CL EVELAND , OHIO 44136-0019 Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s[...]
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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manu al is an important part of your new chipper shredder vacuum. It will help you assemble, prepa re and maintain the unit for best perfo rmance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you star t assembling your new equipment , please locate the model plate on t he equipment and c[...]
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3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out import ant safety instructions whic h, if not followed, could endanger the person al safety and/or property of your self and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before atte mpting to operate this machine. Failur e to comply with these instructions ma[...]
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4 j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, le aves, or ot her debr is build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris . k. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before sto ring. OPERA TION 1. Do not pu t hands and fe et near rotatin g parts or in the feeding chambers and discharg e opening. Contact with t[...]
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5 WARNING: - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may ap ply to your chipper shredder vacuum. SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM IMPORT ANT : This unit is shipped withou[...]
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6 Attaching The Nozzle • Remove thre e wing nuts from the front of the chipper shredde r vacuum. • Place nozzle in position over th e three studs on unit and secure with wing nuts just re moved. See Figure 2. Figure 2 NOTE: The metal tab on the no zzle must depres s the safety switch butto n attached to the front of chip per shredder vacuum or [...]
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7 Starter Handle (Not Shown) The starter handle is loc ated on th e engine. Pu ll the starter handle to sta rt engine. Engine Controls See the separat e engine manual for the location and function of the co ntrols on the eng ine. Figure 5 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and wa[...]
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8 • Pull rope with a rapid , continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starte r handle. Let rope rewind slowly. • Repeat the pr evious steps until engine fires. When engine star ts, move choke cont rol (if equ ipped) gradually to RUN position. WARNING: Keep bystanders , helpers, pets, and chi ldren at lea st 75 feet f rom the machine bef[...]
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9 Figure 7 Nozzle Door Height Adjustment The nozzle adjustment lever s are located on each side of the nozzle door. The nozzle door can be adjusted to any of five positions, ranging from 1/2” to 3” ground clearance that will provide th e best performance for the operating co nditions. Slide the height adjustment le ver forward or backward fo r [...]
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10 Maintenance Engine Refer to the separate en gine manual for all engine maintenance instructions. • Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separ ate engi ne manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully. • Clean air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions or once a seaso n. Clean ever y few h[...]
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11 Sharpening Or Replacing Chipper Blades NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank an d keep spark plug side up . • Disconnect the spark plug wire and g round it against the engine . • Remove the flail scr een as instructed in the previous section. • Remove the plast ic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing t he two self-t[...]
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12 • Thread the sp ecial impe ller tool into the cr ankshaft . Stop when the impeller assembly ca n move on the crankshaft. • If the old belt is still on th e unit, cut belt to remove from unit. • Remove the impeller assembly from the crankshaft and unthread the special impeller tool from the impeller assembly. • Remove the inner housing an[...]
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13 Storing Y our Chipper Shredder V acuum • Clean the equipment thoroughly. • Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust. • Refer to eng ine manual for correct engin e storage instructions • Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do n ot store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer. WARNING: Neve r store the ma chine or fuel contai [...]
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14 SECTION 8: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 203 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 13 13 14 14 15 16 REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION 1 681-0095 Chipper Chute 2 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18 3 736-0242 Bell Washer.340 ID x.872 OD 4 731-1690A Discharge Chute 5 764-04001 Bag 6 631-0069 Nozzle Assemb ly 7 731-1831 Nozzle Flap 8 710-0969 Screw 9 720-0190 Height[...]
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15 Model 203 1 2 2 3 4 2 5 3 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 19 6 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 32 33 34 35 Ref. No. Pa r t N o . Pa r t D e s c ri p t i o n 1. 681-0108 Impeller Assembly Co mplete 2. 719-0329 Flail Blade 3. 715-0166 Spiral Pin 4. 681-0107 Impeller Assembly 5. 711-0833B Clevis Pin 6. 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/[...]
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16 Model 203 8 1 5 6 4 7 5 6 4 2 11 9 10 8 3 17 13 17 14 12 15 18 19 16 35 33 38 49 44 30 40 36 39 32 31 45 55 51 50 48 42 41 54 52 27 24 27 29 25 28 26 23 43 34 22 37 47 50 46 53 21 56 57[...]
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17 Model 203 Ref. No. Pa rt No. P ar t Description 1. 781-0677 Chain Case LH 2. 781-0676 Chain Case RH 3. 754-0457 V-Belt 4. 748-0313 Spacer 5. 741-0413 Hex Flange Bearing 6. 736-0336 Flat Washer 7. 713-0422 Chain 8. 710-0896 Self Tapp. Screw 1/4-14 x.625 9. 710-0603 Hex Washer Screw 5/16 10. 618-0256 Chipper Shredd er Trans. Assemb ly 11. 611-0063[...]
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18 Model 203 1 2 2 3 3 5 4 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 26 12 13 13 12 14 12 12 26 26 27 18 18 28 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 13 13 33 20 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 39 40 38 38 41 42 43 38 38 37 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 29 29 40 37 39[...]
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19 Model 203 Ref. No. Pa r t N o . Pa r t D e s c r i p t i o n 1. 749-1095 Upper Handle 2. 1539-019 Push Nut 3. 711-0737 Stud Pin.250 x 1.75 4. 746-0714 Clutch Cable 56 " 5. 731-1735 Upper Clutch Cover 6. 731-0620 Drive Lever 7. 731-1736 Lower Clutch Cover 8. 710-0841 Screw #10-12 x.750 9. 731-1059 Cable Mounting Cap 10. 710-1331 Screw #10-16[...]
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MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its poss essions and territo ries. “MTD” warrants this product agai nst defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commen cing on the date of original [...]