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..'IIIMANUAL! ::-MODEL 247.796893- •••-• ..'-•_• ....r_•,•_r,11, ....IIIIIII i,WARNING Carefully read and follow Safety_ _•_ ,_: ..,,::_• Rules, Precautions and Operating instructions. __:ailure?,_,. tO do so can result ,nse ious; personail injury. • ::i(...
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,...-. : il. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN CHIPPER:SHRE06ER TO _ri_E. NEAREST SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. , .. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to stat_...
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To reduce the potential for'any injury, comply with the following safety instruc- _$:_' : _, • :•i_•: _i '¸ _:i_ •ii_,•_•i_•_ _i_.;_: :i•_ .._ = _-= = _ = tions. Failure to complywith the instructions may result in personal injury. RULES FOR SAFEOPERATION ..
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 1/4÷20 x 1/2" Long 4EXLOGKNUTS 114-20 Thread BOLTS KEEPERS FIGURE 1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING NOTE Rembve_thechipper:Shredder and loose parts from This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE the carton, Make certain ail :parts and literature have or OIL. After assembly, see operation been removed before the car ton is discarded.
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INSTALLATION OF HOPPER AND UPPER LEAF RAMP Hopper j_ The lower leaf ramp section on the chiPper- shredder is placed inan uPright PoSitionfor ship- Self-Tapping ping purposes. Lower,this Section:_ , Screws Place the hopper in position on the shredder. See figure 3, Start all fou r self:tapping screws,, then tighten securelyusing al/2"i_sOcketwrench.
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Catcher ATTACHING THE CATCHER BAG _..... to the discharge opening._If desired,i placethe end of on the drawstring, and release plunger,to lOck itlin positiqn.,See figure 6.. _.i _I_ the bag over the chute deflector: Depmss plunger,:pult FIGURE 6. i ,, Ill IIIII,,m OPERATION Fill fuel tank.
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Caution: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasoho{ or using ethanol or methanol) WARNING attract moisture which leads to separation and forma, lion of acids during storage` Acidic gas can damage the Wear the safety glasses provided with fuel system of an engine while in storage= To avoid your ii3nit while operating...
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Small 6ranches can also be fed into the leaf ramp. See figure 14. No larger than 1t2 inch diameter Chip-It < • : Elastii: Lock Nuts FIGURE 11..Leaves and small=twigs can be raked into the chipper- Ramp shredder withtheleaf:ramp lowered.
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ADJUSTMENTS With throttle in RUN position, close needle valve clockwise {('_) until engine starts to loSe:Speed. (lean mixture): Then slowly open needle valve counterclockwise ((?'_) until engine JUST BEGINS to run unevenly.This mixture should be.=rich e nough , for best performance under load..Place throttle control in IDLE position: WARNING a ..if engine idles, no further,adjustment_...
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1.:= Drainlo!i_while engine is warm. ' MUFFLER ' ";::: ::i ; :/:_ Do not operate the chipper:shredder witl_oUt a muffler -._,,,a, Remove oil drain plug. Refer to figure 7,= or tamper with the exhaust system. Damaged mufflers :_i:_ Tipthe chipper-shredder forward, and catch oil or spark arresters could Create a fire haZard._InS'pect ,: _ ,_'.
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CUTTINGBLADE , , ..:_i _ =:Theblade canbe tested by balancing it on a round Shaft : The CUtting blade nnay be removed grinding Or ..,' !screwdriveror nai!. Remove metal from the heavy" side until it balanced evenly. See figure ..
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:i ' " i ' MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST , i _, Check Engine:Oil Level .._: : .9 Change Engine Oil IIIIIII[IIIUIVIIIjIII ....iiiiiiiiiiiil_ " CleanEngine: !_-:':,< :.1.- i._ _-_- _ ..Service Air Cleaner :10, :::_ Clean or RepiaceSparkiPiug, ..110.......
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Repair Parts 5 H.R Chipper-Shredder-- Model 247:_796893 Engine.Model 130212 Type 3112,01 = • .REQUIRES- SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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Repair Parts 5 H.R Chipper-Shredder.Model 247.796893 Engine.Mode! 130212 Type 3112-01 I, w ..127A 127B _467 643A'...
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!Repair Parts 5 H.R Chipper-Shredder--Model 247.796893 Engine--Model 130212 Type 3112-01 PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO, :: ::;NO, .."NO_!: 490374 Lever Ass'y:'Goverhor ' '_ i 562q Bolt-- Governor::Lever 222450 Washer--Governor Lever Nut,Hex.-10-24 231082 223813 Belt Crank 390463 Starter Ass'y.-- Rewind 261409 Locknut-- Muffler 391813 .Fuel Pipe and_!,C!ip Assembly...
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CRAFTS OWNERS 5 H,P. MANUAL HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS •_Each CHIPPER/SHREDDER has its own MODELINUMBER. :IMODEL NO, Each ENGINE has its own MODEL NUMBER. The MODEL NUMBERfor the ENGINE wili_befdUnd onthe,ENGINE ,\ , . !¢ BLOWER HOUSING. Always mention these MODEL NUMBERS. wlien requesting service or Repair Parts for your CHIPPER!SHREDDER;.