Starting - Craftsman 247.795890 Owner's Manual

Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out
of gasoline while operating the chipper-shredder If the
unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or chipping, it
may be necessary to unclog the unit before it can be
restarted Refer to "Removing the Flail Screen" in
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section
WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCO-
HOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR
USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT
MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND
FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM
OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. TO AVOID
ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL SYSTEM
SHOULD BE EMPTIED OR TREATED WITH FUEL
STABILIZER BEFORE STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS
OR LONGER. USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON.
SEE "STORAGE" SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION.
NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR CLEAN-
ER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMA-
NENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
Throttle
Control
Handle
FIGURE 13.
Spark Plug,
Boot
o Move choke lever down to CHOKE position.
Grasp starter handle (see figure 13) end pull rope
out slowly until engine reaches start of compres_
sion cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this
point) Let the rope rewind slowly
NOTE: A noise will be heard when finding the start of
the compression cycle This noise is caused by the
flails and fingers which are part of the shredding mech-
anism falling into place, and should be expected. In
addition, the flails and fingers will be noisy after the
engine is started, until the impeller reaches full speed.
o Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on start handle.. Let rope rewind
slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against
starter.
e Repeat preceding two instructions until engine
fires_ When engine starts, move choke lever on
engine halfway between CHOKE and OFF
NOTE: If engine does not fire after three attempts,
move choke lever halfway between CHOKE and OFF
position and try again. See figure 14o
e Move throttle controt to IDLE position for a few
minutes warm-up. Move choke lever to OFF posi-
tion as engine warms up
NOTE: In order to idle smoothly, a new engine may
require 3 to 5 minutes running above slow idle speed.
Idle speed has been adjusted to be correct after this
break-in period..
Full Choke Off
Position Position
TO STARTENGINE
WARNING: BE SURE NO ONE OTHER
THAN THE OPERATOR tS STANDING
NEAR THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER WHILE
STARTING OR OPERATING, DO NOT
OPERATE THIS CHIPPER-SHREDDER
UNLESS THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR HAS
BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND tS
SECURED WITH THE HAND KNOBS.
o Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark
plug. See figure 13
o Place the throttle control lever in FAST position.
Lever
FIGURE 14.
10
TO STOP ENGINE
o Move throttle control lever to OFF position.
o Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended.