To Start Engine - Craftsman 247.795861 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.
Spark Plug,
Wire and Boot
Muffler
Starter
Handle
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FIGURE 13.
® Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark
plug if necessary. See figure 13.
e Open fuel shut-oft valve by turning in direction of
arrow several turns. See figure 14
® Move choke lever down to CHOKE position
e Place the engine shut*off switch in ON position
See figure 14
® Grasp starter handle (see figure 13) and 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 finger's will be noisy after the
engine is started, until the impeller reaches full speed
e 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 RUN.
NOTE: If engine does not fire after three attempts,
move choke lever halfway between CHOKE and RUN
position and try again. See figure 14.
Fuel Shut=Off
Valve
To
."°o
Choke "" "
Choke Lever
Engine Shut-Off
Switch
FIGURE 14.
TO STARTENGINE
_ WARNING: BE SURE NO ONE OTHER
THAN THE OPERATOR iS STANDING
NEAR THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER WHILE
STARTING OR OPERATING. DO NOT
OPERATE THIS CHIPPER-SHREDDER
UNLESS THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR HAS
BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND IS
SECURED WITH THE HAND KNOBS.
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TO STOPENGINE
e Move engine shut-oft switch to OFF position See
figure 14.
® Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended
® Close fuel shut-off valve when equipment is not in
use to prevent fuel leakage.