Engine Speed - Craftsman 247.795890 Owner's Manual

NOTE: U secaution whenremoving thebladetoavoid
contacting t heweldboltsonthehousing,
o Whensharpeningthe blade, fotlowthe original
angleofgrindas a guide,it is extremely i mportant
thateachcutting
edge receives an equal amount of
grinding to prevent an unbalanced b}ade An unbaF
anced blade will cause excessive vibration when
rotating at high speeds and may cause damage to
the unit,
o The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it
on a round shaft screwdriver or nail. Remove metal
from the heavy side until it is balanced evenly_ See
figure 21
FIGURE 21.
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o When reassembling the blade, tighten to between
550 and 650 inch pounds, or lacking torque
wrench, tighten securely,
FLAILS
The flails, located inside the housing, may be
reversed when they become dull, It is suggested that
this procedure be performed by your nearest Sears
Service Department
The carburetor has been pre-set at the factory and
should not require adjustment However, if your
engine does not operate properly due to suspected
carburetor problems, take your chipper-shredder to
your nearest SEARS Service Center.
ENGINESPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set, 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 adjust-
menL
TIRES
Recommended operating tire pressure is 35 to 40
posoio (sidewall of tire may give tire manufacturer's rec-
ommended pressure), Equal tire pressure should be
maintained on both tires, When installing a tire to the
rim, be certain rim is clean and free of rust, Lubricate
both the tire and rim generously.
WARNING: EXCESSIVE PRESSURE
WHEN SEATING BEADS MAY CAUSE
TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY TO BURST WITH
FORCE SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY.
CARBURETORADJUSTMENT
WARNING: tF ANY ADJUSTMENTS ARE
MADE TO THE ENGINE WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING (EoG. CARBtJRE-
TOR), KEEP CLEAR OF ALL MOVING
PARTS. BE CAREFUL OF HEATED SUR-
FACES AND MUFFLER.
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