Off-Season Storage - MTD CSV 020 Manual Del Operador

4. Remove the flange lock nuts (a), front wheels,
and wave washers (b) that attach to the pivot
arm assemblies. See Figure 5-5.
Bell
Pivot Arm
Washer
Assembly
Thrust
Washer
Shoulder
Screw
(e)
(d)
(c)
Wheel
Flange Lock Nut (a)
Figure 5-5
5. Remove the shoulder screws (c), thrust
washers (d), and bell washers (e) that go
through the pivot arms to the front support
brace. The front support brace and lock nut
can be removed at this time as well.
6. Remove the three screws on the upper
housing that secure the nozzle cover. See
Figure 5-6.
Figure 5-6
7. Carefully tilt and support the unit up to
provide access underneath to the nozzle
mounting hardware and impeller. Remove the
three shoulder bolts securing the black plastic
lower flail housing to the lower housing. Refer
to Figure 5-7.
Figure 5-7
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8. Tilt top of black plastic lower flail housing
toward the engine to remove.
9. Using a 3/16" allen wrench, remove the flat
head cap screws (a) that hold the chipper
Front Support
blade to the impeller. These screws are
Brace/Lock Nut
accessible through the opening created when
the chipper chute was removed earlier. See
Figure 5-8.
Cap Screws
Wave
Washer
(b)
10. The nuts (a) on the flat head cap screws can
be reached from underneath using a 1/2-inch
socket, universal, and extension. See Figure
5-9.
Nuts
11. Replace or sharpen chipper blade. The blade
can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding
wheel.
12. Reassemble by performing the previous steps
in the opposite order and manner of removal.
NOTE:
Make certain chipper blade is reassembled
with the sharp edge facing upward.
Flat Head
(a)
Chipper
Blade
Figure 5-8
Impeller
(a)
(a)
Figure 5-9
WARNING:
The chipper blade is sharp.
When sharpening blade, wear leather
work gloves to protect your hands and
follow the original angle of grind.
Tighten blade screws to 210-250 in–lbs.

Off-Season Storage

• When storing the chipper/shredder vacuum
in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care
should be taken to rustproof the non-painted
surfaces. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the
equipment, especially any springs, bearings,
and cables.
• Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and
equipment.
• Follow lubrication recommendations.
• Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
• Store equipment in a clean, dry area. Do not
store in an area where equipment is present
that may use a pilot light or has a component
that can create a spark.