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Craftsman 987.799600 Owner's Manual page 29

5 horsepower chipper/vac

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Customer Responsibilities
K. Place key (F) in the engine crankshaft and re-install
any shims (G). Align the keyway in the bore with the key
on the crankshaft and slide the flywheel assembly into
place.
L. Place the concave washer (E [dished-in side of
washer faces flywheel assembly]) on the mounting bolt
(0) and install the bolt in the crankshaft. Tighten
securely (torque to 204 Ibs-in). Remove the wood dowel
from the chipper chute.
M. Replace the engine in the chassis, with the spark
plug side facing the front (toward Inlet Cap).
N. Install the short safety interlock wire terminal and the
lockwasher on one of the mounting bolts and install it
at the rear of the machine above the left side of the
blower opening. Connect the long interlock wire to the
terminal above the muffler. Replace the other two
mounting bolts and tighten all three bolts to 60-65 Ibs-in.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN BOLTS OR DAMAGE COULD
RESULT TO HOUSING.
O. Install shredder screen in housing, insert screen
rods, and secure with hair pin clips.
P. Replace the collection bag or blower deflector and
reposition the handlebars in the correct operating
position for vacuuming or blower operation.
Figure 27: Chipper cutting blade removal/replacement.
Torque Specifications
Boll Size
Torque (Ibs-in)
Localion of Boll(s)
5/16'-14
60-65Ibs-in
1. Engine mounting plate to housing.
40-55 Ibs-in
2. Handle pivot bracket.
40-55 Ibs-in
3. Upper housing to lower housing.
5/16"-24
240lbs-in
1. Chipper knife to fan assembly.
3/8"-16
180lbs-in
1. Wheel bolts.
2. Handlebars to pivot brackets.
3/8"-16
276lbs-in
1. Engine mounting plate to engine.
3/8"-24
204lbs-in
1. Fan assembly to engine.
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