Replacing Fuel Filter; Adjusting Engine Speed - Craftsman 247.775890 Owner's Manual

Check idlespeed
and re-adjust to 1750 rpm, if
necessary.
Engine should accelerate smoothly, If it does
not, adjust idle mixture valve counter-elcckwise
1/8 turn.
_lb ARNING: Air cleaner and its cover must
be assembled to the carburetor before
starting the engine.
Adjusting Engine Speed
The engine speed on your chipper-shredder has
been set at the factory. Do not attempt to increase
engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you
believe the engine is running too fast or too slow, take
your chipper-shredder to the nearest SEARS service
center for repair and adjustment.
Tires
Recommended operating tire pressure is 24 p.s.i.
(sidewall of tire may give tire manufacturer's
recommended pressure). Equal tire pressure should
be maintained on both tires.
_lb ARNING: Excessivepressurewhen seating
beads may cause tire/rimassemblyto burstwith
force sufficient tocause serious injury,
Replacing Fuel Filter
• Drain the gasoline tank by running the engine till
it runs out of gasoline.
• Using a set of pliers,squeeze and unclampthe fuel
line hose. Remove the oldfilter, See Figure 23,
• Replace with a new filter and reclamp.
Filter
Clamp
Figure 23
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