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Craftsman 247.797851 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S
ANUAL
MODEL NO,
247.797851
Caution:
Read and Follow
AH Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
®
5 HORSEPOWER
3 CUTTnNG STAGE
MULCHHNG AND
BAGGnNG
CH_PPER-SHREDDER
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
;
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., CNcago, iL
60684 U.S,A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S ANUAL MODEL NO, 247.797851 ® Caution: Read and Follow 5 HORSEPOWER AH Safety Rules and Instructions 3 CUTTnNG STAGE Before Operating MULCHHNG AND BAGGnNG This Equipment CH_PPER-SHREDDER Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustment Repair Parts SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., CNcago, iL 60684 U.S,A.
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES WARNING', TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS RESULT PERSONAL INJURY. TRAINING e If the cutting mechanism strikes any toreign object or if e Read this owner's manual carefully in its entirety before your machine should stall making an unusual noise or attempting...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    Owner's Manual WARRANTY ONE YEAR UMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS [;HnPPER.,SHREDDER For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Chipper-Shredder is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge,, any delect in...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS STORAGE SAFETY RULES SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 13-t5 SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TROUBLE SHOOTING, WARRANTY REPAIR PARTS--CHIPPER_SHREDDER INDEX 17, 18 REPAIR PARTSmENGINE ASSEMBLY, 5, 6 19*23 7-10 PARTS ORDERINGtSERVlCE OPERATION Back Cover MAINTENANCE 10, 11 INDEX Adjustments: Carburetor Operating Tips...

  • Page 5: Tools Required For Assembly

    INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO- LINE or OIL After assembly, see operation section of Hex Lock this manual for proper fue! and engine oil recom- Washer ut 5116-18 mendations 5fi6" I°D. Thread NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your chipper-shredder, stand behind and face the hopper (engine is at the front of the unit)
  • Page 6 HOWTOSET-UPYOUR CHIPPER.,SHREDBE£ He× Bolt Long IS DISCONNECTED AND MOVED AWAY MAKE CERTAIN THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM "['HE SPARK PLUG BEFORE AS- Chute SEMBLiNG THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER. Deflector Lock ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR Washer Hex Nut--'--- ® Place one fiat washer 1/4" I D., then one spacer t/4" 1.D on hex bolt 4"...

  • Page 7: Operation

    e To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag over on the drawstring until the bag is tight around the chute deflector so it completely covers the chute chute opening. Release plunger to lock it into posi,- tion See figure opening Depress the plunger...

  • Page 8: To Start Engine

    BEFORE:STARTING ..:........ tion of acids during sto[age_ Acidicgas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid GAS AND OIL FILL-UP engine problems, the fuel system should be empty NOTE: ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT FILL before storage for 30 days or longer Refer to "Storage"...

  • Page 9: To Stop Engine

    The chipper-shredder is designed lot three different • Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, 1oil arm stroke methods o1 operation Keep a firm grip on start handle Let rope rewind slowly Do not tet starter handie snap back against @ Leaves and small branches up to 1/2" diameter can starter be fed into the hopper assembly when it is in the raised...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    • Bulky material, such as stalks or heavy branches, up to 3" in diameter, should be fed into the chip- per chute See figure 14 CHUTE DOOR IS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN WARNING: MAKE CERTAIN THE CHIPPER USE. 3" Maximum Diameter No Larger 1/2"...

  • Page 11: Air Cleaner

    Whenengine isdrained ofalloil.replace drainptug is not recommended as water could contarninate securely ..fuel system e Refill w ithfresh oil Above32°, useoil labeled SAE Yearly every hours, whichever occurs first, 30Wor 10W30Below32°, useoil labeled 5W20 remove the btower housing and clean lhe areas shown Capacity is approximately 1 V_,pints Refer to "Gas...
  • Page 12 Be careful not to damage fuel line, fittings rust, or fuel tank Drain any remaining fuel from the system If you do not want to remove gasoline, Sears Craftsman e Store in a clean, dry area...
  • Page 13 DOE & ADJUST[ ENT Remove the chipper chute by removing three WARNING: ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND nuts and washers A 1/2" wrench is required DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND figure MOVE 1T AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG BE,. NOTE: When reassembling, the cupped washer goes...

  • Page 14: Carburetor Adjustment

    FLAILS The flails, located inside the housing, may be reversed when they become dull It is suggested that this pro- cedure be performed by your nearest Sears Service Department CARBURETORADJUSTMENT Blade WARNING: IF ANY ADJUSTMENTS MADE ENGINE WHILE ENGINE RUNNING (EoG,.

  • Page 15: Engine Speed

    e Testthe ENGINE SPEED engine by using the chipper-shredder engine tends to stall or die out, it usually indicates Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt that mixture is slightly lean it may to increase engine speed Or it may result in personal necessary to open ( F'_ ) the needle...
  • Page 16 JJiJ iiiJ i ,, i ,,,.i.i JJ ii TROUBLE SHOOTDNG PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 1 Fill lank with clean, fresh fuel 1 Fuel tank empty, or state fue! Engine fails le start 2 Spark plug wire disconnected 2 Connect wire to spark plug 3 Clean, adjusl gap or replace 3 Faulty spark plug 1 Spark plug wire loose...
  • Page 17 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H,P, CHIPPER-SI4REDDER MODEL NO. 247,7'97851 Repair Parts ,"...

  • Page 18: Release Bar

    ....... SEARS,CRAFTSMAN5 H.P, CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247,797851 ..Repair Parts PART PART I KEY i DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Blade 710-0157 13431 Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x 75" Lg L-Wash. 5/!6" I.D " 710-0818 Hex Patch Bolt 3/8o24 x 2" Lg 736-0119 710-3008 (Gr 8) Hex Bolt 5I!6-18 x 75"...
  • Page 19 BRIGGS STRATTON 5 H.P, ENGINE MODEL 130212-3250-0t Repair Parts '_SPEL--'I.ALTO('/,_S RE_JIRED TO It%TALL SEE R.E:F_RLI',B-IT,{UCTION _)15 MANUAL...
  • Page 20 ..BRIGGS:AND STRATTON 5 H,P, ENGINE MODEL NO, 1302t2-3250-01 Repair Parts "/4 *REQUIRES SPECIAL TOO_L_ INSTALL. REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 21 BR6GGS STRATTON 5 H,P_ ENGIh_E _V_ODEL NO. !30212-3250-01 Repair Parts I017...
  • Page 22 BRIGGS STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 130212-3250-01 Repair Parts K EY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 92296 Screw_Connecting 395990 Cylinder Assembly Vatve_Exhaust 211119 297565 Bushing--Cylinder Vatve_lntake 261044 Note: Requires special tools for installation. 260552 Spring--Intake Valve 26478 Seal--Oil Spdng_Exhausl Valve 299819 222443 Guard---FlywheeI 211542...

  • Page 23: Muffler Assembly

    NO. 130212-3250-01 BRIGGS STRATTON 5 H_P, ENGINE MODEL Repair Parts PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Eiemenl--Air Cleaner 491435 Link--Choke 262359 93572 Screw Gear--Governor 391737 231079 Washer--Thrust Bushing_Governor Crank 221551 Bracket--Control 490649 92613 Bolt_Governor Lever Lever--Governor Control 223455 231082 Nut_Hex _10_24 Rivet--Governor Conlrol Lever 93491...

  • Page 24: How To Order Repair Parts

    0WNE 'S 5 HORSEPOWER MANUAL 3 CUTTBNG STAGE MULCHING AND BAGGaNG CHRPPER-SHREDDER MODELNO, Each chipper-shredder has its own model number. Each 247.797851 engine its own model number_ The model number for your chipper-shredder will be found on a label attached to the frame, The model number for the engine will be found on the...

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