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Craftsman 987.799600 Owner's Manual page 32

5 horsepower chipper/vac

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Customer Responsibilities
TROUBLESHOOTING CONT.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Loss of Vacuum.
1. Vacuum inlet or vacuum hose clogged.
1. Check for and remove any obstruction
(Page 21).
2. Collection bag full.
2. Remove and empty bag (Page 8).
3. Discharge opening clogged.
3. Remove collection bag to clean
opening (Page 8).
4. Processing chamber clogged.
4. Check for and remove any obstruction
(Page 21).
5. Engine not reaching full RPM.
5. See "Engine Runs Poorly" at beginning
of chart.
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Unusual Vibration or Noise.
1. Solid object jammed in unit.
1. Check for and remove any obstruction.
See Page 21.
2. Chipper blade loose or damaged.
2. Tighten or replace (Page 25).
3. Rotor assembly out of balance.
3. Contact Sears Service Center.
4. Chipper blade to anvil clearance incorrect.
I
4. Contact Sears Service Center (correct
clearance is.030'' -.090").
5. Engine cylinder shaft or crankshaft is bent
5. Contact Sears Service Center.
or damaged.
6. Loose engine mounting bolts.
6. Tighten bolts (Page 27).
7. Loose or missing bolts on unit.
7. Tighten or replace bolts (Page 27).
8. Engine shaft bearings damaged.
8. Contact Sears Service Center.
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