Craftsman 247.797852 Owner's Manual

5 horsepower 3 cutting stage mulching and bagging chipper-shredder

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MODELNOS.
247.797852
247.797853
Caution:
ReadandFollow
AllSafetyRules
andinstructions
BeforeOperating
ThisEquipment
5 HORSEPOWER
3 CUTTUNG STAGE
MULCHUNG AND BAGGING
CHBPPER-SHREDDER
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Serviceand Adjustment
Repair Parts
SEARS, R OEBUCK ANDCO.,Chicago, I L 60684 U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 MODELNOS. 247.797852 247.797853 Caution: ReadandFollow AllSafetyRules andinstructions BeforeOperating ThisEquipment SEARS, R OEBUCK ANDCO.,Chicago, I L 60684 U.S.A. 5 HORSEPOWER 3 CUTTUNG STAGE MULCHUNG AND BAGGING CHBPPER-SHREDDER Assembly Operation Maintenance Serviceand Adjustment Repair Parts...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Turn the unit off and let the engine coo! before refueling e Fuel your chipper-shredder in a clean area smoke while refueling e Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times except during...
  • Page 3: Warranty

    Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" ONEYEARLIMITEDWARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GASCHIPPER-SHREDDER For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Chipper-Shredder tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    23) is available through your Sears Authorized Service Center. TABLE OF CONTENTS STORAGE ... 12 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ... 3 SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS TROUBLE SHOOTING ... 16 REPAIR PARTS--CHIPPER-SHREDDER 5, 6 REPAIR PARTS--ENGINE 7-10 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE 10, 11 INDEX Oil ... 8 Operating Tips ...
  • Page 5: Assembly

    The hardware pack contains the parts shown in figure 1 (shown full size). TOREMOVE CHIPPER-SHREDDER Cut the corners of the carton inserts. Roll chipper-shredder certain all parts and literature before the carton is discarded, TOOLSREQUIRED FORASSEMBLY (1) Phillips Screwdriver (2) 1/2" or Adjustable Wrenches (2) 7/16"...
  • Page 6: Assembly

    ® After' assembling securely. "<-ATTACHING Your chipper-shredder is equipped with a catcher bag to catch the shredded material CERTAIN SPARK AND MOVED / FROM...
  • Page 7: Engine Speed

    Depress the plunger on the draw- KNOWYOURCHIPPER-SHREDDER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING Compare the illustrations with your chipper-shredder and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, Oil Fill Dipstick Chipper Chute...
  • Page 8: Fuel

    FULL mark on dipstick Capacity is approximately careful not to overfill, Tilt chipper-shredder the left (from behind the hopper'), then re-level Check oil level Refill to FULL mark on dipstick if necessary Replace dipstick and tighten.
  • Page 9 MATERI- GLASSES USING YOUR FIGURE 11r is designed for three different See figure 10 If it becomes neces- into the chipper-shredder, YOUR HANDS be small enough that it will be DO NOT PUT MATERIAL INTO ASSEMBLY. MATERIAL BE FED INTO CHUTE.
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Bulky material, such as stalks or heavy branches, up to 3" in diameter, should be fed into the chipper chute See figure 14 WARNING: PER CHUTE DOOR IS CLOSED NOTINUSE.
  • Page 11: Spark Plug

    Replace if damaged CLEANING ® The chipper-shredder water from a hose through the hopper assembly and chipper chute with the engine running the chipper-shredder ® Wash the bag periodically with water Allow to dry dirt and debris thoroughly in the shade Do not use heat...
  • Page 12: Storage

    Drain any remaining fuel from the system If you do not want to remove gasoline, Sears Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No 33500 may be added to STORAGE CHIPPER- any gasoline left in the tank to minimize gum deposits...
  • Page 13: Unclogging

    A 1/2" wrench is required, See figure 18 NOTE: When reassembling, the cupped washer goes STOP ENGINE on the bottom of the chipper chute with the cupped side against the chute FROM SPARK e Rotate the impeller...
  • Page 14 Sharp Torque Wrenctl FIGURE 2O,-Model 247.797853 Shown e Loosen the two hand knobs and cupped washers which secure the chute deflector, chute deflector e Insert a 1/2" or 3/4" diameter pipe through the flail screen into the impeller to keep it from turning, or remove the flail screen and insert a piece of wood (2 x 4) into the chute opening e Model 247.797853...
  • Page 15: Oil

    • Test the engine by using the chipper-shredder engine tends to stall or die out, it usually indicates that the mixture is slightly lean and it may be nec- essary to open ( _ ) the needle valve slightly to...
  • Page 16 Unit does not e Discharge chute clogged discharge • Foreign object lodged in impeller Rate of discharge e Shredding blade and/or chipper blades dull slows considerably or composition of discharged material changes NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS Service Center...
  • Page 17 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NOS. 247.797852 Repair Parts 247.797853 Model...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Clevis Pin .496" Dia 711-0834 Flail Spacer w/160" Dia, Hole 715-0249 Spring Roll Pin 1.12" Lg, 736-0192 FI-Wash ,531" I.D. x .94" O,D 781-0484 Impeller Ass'y (247.797852) 681-0002 Impeller Ass'y 781-0490 Chipper Blade 710-1054 Flat Hd. Scr 5/16-24 x ,75" Lg 712-0411...
  • Page 19 BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 130212-3250-01 Repair Parts SEE REPAIRINS'TRt_TION MANUAL (_22...
  • Page 20 BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE Repair Parts 3o5__ MODEL NO. 130212-3250-01 *REQUIRES SPECIAL TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL= TOOLS...
  • Page 21 BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 130212-3250-01 Repair Parts 127A 414 153 1012 96G {...
  • Page 22 BRIGGS AND STRATTON Repair Parts PART DESCRIPTION 395990 Cylinder Assembly 297565 Bushing--Cylinder Note: Requires special tools for installation 299819 Seal--Oil 211542 Head--Cylinder *272157 Gasket--Cylinder 294178 Breather--Valve *27549 Gasket--Valve 93394i Screw--Breather 665781 Grornmet--Breather *270080 Gasket--Crankcase--.015" Thick (Standard) *270125 Gasket--Crankcase--005" Thick *270126 Gasket--Crankcase-- Thick 94221...
  • Page 23 BRIGGS AND STRATTON Repair Parts PART DESCRIPTION 262359 Link--Choke 391737 Gear--Governor 221551 Washer--Thrust Bracket--Control 490649 223455 Lever--Governor 93491 Rivet--Governor Mounting 490374 Lever Ass'y--Governor 222450 Washer--Governor 223813 Bell Crank 94419 Screw--Self-Tapping 261409 Lock Nut--Muffler 393368 Muffler--Exhaust 490169 Housing--Blower 94608' Screw--Blower Mounting 221511 Shield--Cylinder 93758...
  • Page 24 Roebuck and Co_ Service Centers WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS FOLLOWING INFORMATION: * PRODUCT- "5 H.P. Chipper-Shredder" * MODEL NUMBER - 247.797852 247.797853 * ENGINE MODEL NO. - 130212-3250-01 * PART NUMBER * PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added...

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