MTD 450 Serie Manual Del Operador página 13

Removing the Flail Screen
WARNING:
The impeller's shredder blade and
chipper blades are sharp. Wear leather work gloves
to protect your hands when cleaning out the
reduction chamber.
If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen
and clean area as follows:
1. Stop engine and make certain the chipper shredder has
come to a complete stop.
WARNING:
The muffler and surrounding area will
be hot if the engine has been running. Use caution
and protect your hands if working near the muffler.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground
against the engine.
3. Remove the bag and two wing knobs on each side of the
chute deflector. See Figure 6-2A.
4. Lift the chute deflector up to keep it out of the way. See
Figure 6-2B.
5. Remove the two hairpin clips from each clevis pin which
extend through the housing and remove pins. See Figure
6-2C.
6. Remove the flail screen from inside the housing and clean
the screen by scraping or washing with water. See Figure
6-2D.
7. Reinstall the screen, making certain to reassemble the flail
screen with the curve side down.
8. Reattach the chute deflector with the hardware previously
removed and connect the bag to unit.
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