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OWNER'S MANUAL MODELNO. 247.795850 Caution: Readand Follow All SafetyRules and Instructions BeforeOperating This Equipment CRRFTSMRN® 5 HORSEPOWER 3 CUTTING STAGE MULCHING AND BAGGING CHIPPER-SHREDDER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Serviceand Adjustment Repair Parts SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., HoffmanEstates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 'rinted in U.S.A. 770-8901L 8/95
OWNER'S MANUAL MODELNO. 247.795850 Caution: Readand Follow All SafetyRules and Instructions BeforeOperating This Equipment CRRFTSMRN® 5 HORSEPOWER 3 CUTTING STAGE MULCHING AND BAGGING CHIPPER-SHREDDER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Serviceand Adjustment Repair Parts SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., HoffmanEstates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 'rinted in U.S.A. 770-8901L 8/95
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... start making an unusual noise or vibration, 2. Do not overreach. 1. Keep this equipment, be allowed to the pres- 10. Your chipper-shredder is not alert to running . Your unit has a complete stop the engine and allow the machine to come to attach or remove catcher...the spark plug. Do not transport machine while engine is running. Neverallow children under the influence of alcohol or ence of all shredder hopper, chipper chute, discharge opening at all times. to a complete stop the machine, allow leaves or other debris to rotate for ordering ...
... start making an unusual noise or vibration, 2. Do not overreach. 1. Keep this equipment, be allowed to the pres- 10. Your chipper-shredder is not alert to running . Your unit has a complete stop the engine and allow the machine to come to attach or remove catcher...the spark plug. Do not transport machine while engine is running. Neverallow children under the influence of alcohol or ence of all shredder hopper, chipper chute, discharge opening at all times. to a complete stop the machine, allow leaves or other debris to rotate for ordering ...
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... THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. WARNING; If this chipper-shredder is available on your nearest Sears store for only 30 days from the date of a Sears Craftsman Chipper-Shredder. SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 YOU... caring for the muffler is available through your chipper-shredder properly. This warranty excludes the blades, chipper blades, flails, air cleaners, spark plugs, catcher bags and tires, which vary from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman chipper-shredder is used for commercial or rental purposes, this...
... THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. WARNING; If this chipper-shredder is available on your nearest Sears store for only 30 days from the date of a Sears Craftsman Chipper-Shredder. SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 YOU... caring for the muffler is available through your chipper-shredder properly. This warranty excludes the blades, chipper blades, flails, air cleaners, spark plugs, catcher bags and tires, which vary from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman chipper-shredder is used for commercial or rental purposes, this...
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...11 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 12, 13 STORAGE 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 14-16 TROUBLE SHOOTING 17 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE 17 REPAIR PARTS--CHIPPER-SHREDDER ........ 18, 19 REPAIR PARTS--ENGINE 20-24 IN DEX A _\ Accessories 5 Adjustments: Carburetor 16 Engine Speed 16 Throttle... Maintenance 12, 13 Starting 11 Stopping 9 Storage 14 F Fuel 10 L Lubrication 12 M Maintenance: Agreement 4 Schedule 12 Engine 12, 13 Chipper-Shredder 12 O Oil 10 Operating Tips 9 P Primer 11 R Repair/Replacement Parts 18-24 Responsibilities, Customer 4, 12-14 S Safety Rules 2 ...
...11 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 12, 13 STORAGE 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 14-16 TROUBLE SHOOTING 17 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE 17 REPAIR PARTS--CHIPPER-SHREDDER ........ 18, 19 REPAIR PARTS--ENGINE 20-24 IN DEX A _\ Accessories 5 Adjustments: Carburetor 16 Engine Speed 16 Throttle... Maintenance 12, 13 Starting 11 Stopping 9 Storage 14 F Fuel 10 L Lubrication 12 M Maintenance: Agreement 4 Schedule 12 Engine 12, 13 Chipper-Shredder 12 O Oil 10 Operating Tips 9 P Primer 11 R Repair/Replacement Parts 18-24 Responsibilities, Customer 4, 12-14 S Safety Rules 2 ...
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... of the carton. r" 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Flat ---=-//_ Washer | 1_ _ | 5/16" I.D. _,.-- See figure 6. Your chipper-shredder has been completely assem- Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 8-3/8" Long TOREMOVECHIPPER-SHREDDFERROMCARTON Cut the corners of the carton. After assembly, see operation... carton. bled at the factory, except for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. The hardware pack safety glasses and a bottle of your chipper-shredder, stand behind the unit with the engine the farthest away from you. Remove all parts and literature have been sub-assembled), upper guide assembly...
... of the carton. r" 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Flat ---=-//_ Washer | 1_ _ | 5/16" I.D. _,.-- See figure 6. Your chipper-shredder has been completely assem- Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 8-3/8" Long TOREMOVECHIPPER-SHREDDFERROMCARTON Cut the corners of the carton. After assembly, see operation... carton. bled at the factory, except for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. The hardware pack safety glasses and a bottle of your chipper-shredder, stand behind the unit with the engine the farthest away from you. Remove all parts and literature have been sub-assembled), upper guide assembly...
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REFER TO FIGURE 13, " Upper Leaf Ramp Section Remove Truss Screw and Nut Guide (Assemble Assembly First) FIGURE 5. .Plunger HOWTO SET-UPYOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER MAKE CERTAIN THE SPARK PLUG _hb WAWIRAEY IS FDRISOCMONNTEHCETEDSPAARNKD MOPLVUEGD BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE CHIPPER- SHREDDER. PAGE 11. Hopper Pivot Door Hopper Assembly Bar FIGURE 4. Hopper Door Stop Washer Housing Hex Bolt Chute Deflector \\ \ // / / \ Release Bar Upper Guide Assembly // Inlet / Guide Bolt 8-3/8" Long Flat Washer Hex Lock Nut FIGURE 3. Spacers_ Hex Nut Hand Knob FIGURE2.
REFER TO FIGURE 13, " Upper Leaf Ramp Section Remove Truss Screw and Nut Guide (Assemble Assembly First) FIGURE 5. .Plunger HOWTO SET-UPYOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER MAKE CERTAIN THE SPARK PLUG _hb WAWIRAEY IS FDRISOCMONNTEHCETEDSPAARNKD MOPLVUEGD BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE CHIPPER- SHREDDER. PAGE 11. Hopper Pivot Door Hopper Assembly Bar FIGURE 4. Hopper Door Stop Washer Housing Hex Bolt Chute Deflector \\ \ // / / \ Release Bar Upper Guide Assembly // Inlet / Guide Bolt 8-3/8" Long Flat Washer Hex Lock Nut FIGURE 3. Spacers_ Hex Nut Hand Knob FIGURE2.
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...Handle Front of ChipperShredder MEETS ANSI SAFETYSTANDARDS Sears chipper-shredders conform to stop the engine. Always wear the safety glasses provided with the chipper-shredder or eye shields before chipping or shredding, or while performing any chipper-shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown ...Mask for use when starting a cold engine. PRIMER--Pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to familiarize yourself with your chipper-shredder to the cylinder for over spectacles or standard glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores. Compare the illustrations with...
...Handle Front of ChipperShredder MEETS ANSI SAFETYSTANDARDS Sears chipper-shredders conform to stop the engine. Always wear the safety glasses provided with the chipper-shredder or eye shields before chipping or shredding, or while performing any chipper-shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown ...Mask for use when starting a cold engine. PRIMER--Pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to familiarize yourself with your chipper-shredder to the cylinder for over spectacles or standard glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores. Compare the illustrations with...
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... PLUG WIRE WHEN REMOVING OR ATTACHING THE BAG WHEN CHANGING CONTAINERS OR WHEN REMOVING THE SHREDDED MATERIAL. See figure 8. The chipper-shredder is in the raised position. PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE COULD RESULT. Hopper Assembly FIGURE 7. • Leaves...into the hopper assembly in a normal yard (i.e., branches, leaves, twigs, etc.). & WARNING: THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER DISCHARGES MATERIALS WITH CONSIDERABLE VELOCITY. If it will be raked into the chipper-shredder, use a small diameter stick--NOT YOUR HANDS. The stick should be small enough that it becomes ...
... PLUG WIRE WHEN REMOVING OR ATTACHING THE BAG WHEN CHANGING CONTAINERS OR WHEN REMOVING THE SHREDDED MATERIAL. See figure 8. The chipper-shredder is in the raised position. PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE COULD RESULT. Hopper Assembly FIGURE 7. • Leaves...into the hopper assembly in a normal yard (i.e., branches, leaves, twigs, etc.). & WARNING: THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER DISCHARGES MATERIALS WITH CONSIDERABLE VELOCITY. If it will be raked into the chipper-shredder, use a small diameter stick--NOT YOUR HANDS. The stick should be small enough that it becomes ...
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...funnel to be sharpened or replaced. AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION UNTIL GASOLINE VAPORS HAVE DISAPPEARED. 10 With chipper-shredder level, use gasoline that the shredding blade and/or chipper blades are dull and need to fill engine with about 3 quarts of the hopper assembly and lift slightly.... Remove oil fill dip- Tilt chipper-shredder toward the left (from rust or foreign particles. If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and clean as follows. See figure 11. ...
...funnel to be sharpened or replaced. AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION UNTIL GASOLINE VAPORS HAVE DISAPPEARED. 10 With chipper-shredder level, use gasoline that the shredding blade and/or chipper blades are dull and need to fill engine with about 3 quarts of the hopper assembly and lift slightly.... Remove oil fill dip- Tilt chipper-shredder toward the left (from rust or foreign particles. If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and clean as follows. See figure 11. ...
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...; Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from sliding, place your foot against starter. Throttle Control FIGURE 13. DO NOT TO STOP ENGINE OPERATE THIS CHIPPER-SHREDDER • Move throttle control lever to avoid running out of gas as it is unattended. 11 In addition, the flails and fingers will pull slightly...
...; Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from sliding, place your foot against starter. Throttle Control FIGURE 13. DO NOT TO STOP ENGINE OPERATE THIS CHIPPER-SHREDDER • Move throttle control lever to avoid running out of gas as it is unattended. 11 In addition, the flails and fingers will pull slightly...
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... water. With engine level, the oil must be cleaned by running water from running . Catch oil in cold weather, these multi- Allow the chipper-shredder to Oil Pivot Points a O n- Select the oil's viscosity grade according to figure 12. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU ..., and every twenty-five hours thereafter. When engine is warm. Refer to your oil level more frequently to figure 12). CHIPPER-SHREDDER LUBRICATION Lubricate the pivot points on dipstick (refer to avoid possible engine damage from a hose through the hopper assembly and...
... water. With engine level, the oil must be cleaned by running water from running . Catch oil in cold weather, these multi- Allow the chipper-shredder to Oil Pivot Points a O n- Select the oil's viscosity grade according to figure 12. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU ..., and every twenty-five hours thereafter. When engine is warm. Refer to your oil level more frequently to figure 12). CHIPPER-SHREDDER LUBRICATION Lubricate the pivot points on dipstick (refer to avoid possible engine damage from a hose through the hopper assembly and...
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... arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Refer to avoid overspeeding, overheating and engine damage. Plug MUFFLER Do not operate the chipper-shredder without air cleaner completely assembled.
... arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Refer to avoid overspeeding, overheating and engine damage. Plug MUFFLER Do not operate the chipper-shredder without air cleaner completely assembled.
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...check-up , and tie it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use a light oil or silicone). CHIPPER-SHREDDER • Clean the chipper-shredder thoroughly. • Wipe unit with the curved side down as follows. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR ... MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is a good way to make certain the chipper-shredder has come to a complete stop and disconnect spark plug wire from the crankcase (this should be certain to gasoline in the fuel...
...check-up , and tie it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use a light oil or silicone). CHIPPER-SHREDDER • Clean the chipper-shredder thoroughly. • Wipe unit with the curved side down as follows. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR ... MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is a good way to make certain the chipper-shredder has come to a complete stop and disconnect spark plug wire from the crankcase (this should be certain to gasoline in the fuel...
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...two outside screws on the blade, using a 3/16" allen wrench on the outside of the chipper blades in the chipper chute opening in previous section. • Remove the chipper chute by removing the center bolt, lock washer and flat washer. 15 SHREDDING BLADE The shredding... • Remove the back-up plate is toward the slotted opening . Separate the chipper-shredder into the chute opening on the impeller assembly (inside the housing). FIGURE 20. Hand Knobs SHARPENINGORREPLACINGTHEBLADES CHIPPER BLADES • Disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. •...
...two outside screws on the blade, using a 3/16" allen wrench on the outside of the chipper blades in the chipper chute opening in previous section. • Remove the chipper chute by removing the center bolt, lock washer and flat washer. 15 SHREDDING BLADE The shredding... • Remove the back-up plate is toward the slotted opening . Separate the chipper-shredder into the chute opening on the impeller assembly (inside the housing). FIGURE 20. Hand Knobs SHARPENINGORREPLACINGTHEBLADES CHIPPER BLADES • Disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. •...
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... SEARS Service Center for repair and adjustment. 16 If you believe the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your chipper-shredder to increase engine speed or it may be performed by your nearest SEARS Service Center. However, if your engine does not operate ...properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your chipper-shredder to between 550 and 650 inch pounds, or lacking torque wrench, tighten securely. Do not attempt to your nearest Sears Service Department. ...
... SEARS Service Center for repair and adjustment. 16 If you believe the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your chipper-shredder to increase engine speed or it may be performed by your nearest SEARS Service Center. However, if your engine does not operate ...properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your chipper-shredder to between 550 and 650 inch pounds, or lacking torque wrench, tighten securely. Do not attempt to your nearest Sears Service Department. ...
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...fuel tank. If vibration continues, have unit serviced by a SEARS Service Center. • Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. "5 H.P. Chipper-Shredder" *MODEL NUMBER - 247.795850 *ENGINE MODEL NO. - 143.955003 *PART NUMBER *PART DESCRIPTION IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: REPAIR...1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) ORDERING PARTS 1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7278) 17 HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS Each chipper-shredder has its own model number. Service Centers and most Retail Stores. Rate of discharge slows considerably or composition of discharged material changes...
...fuel tank. If vibration continues, have unit serviced by a SEARS Service Center. • Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. "5 H.P. Chipper-Shredder" *MODEL NUMBER - 247.795850 *ENGINE MODEL NO. - 143.955003 *PART NUMBER *PART DESCRIPTION IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: REPAIR...1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) ORDERING PARTS 1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7278) 17 HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS Each chipper-shredder has its own model number. Service Centers and most Retail Stores. Rate of discharge slows considerably or composition of discharged material changes...
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....t Chipper Blade 49 Flat Hd. Cotter Pin 57 Shredder Screen...Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5" Lg.* Flail Housing Ass'y.--L.H. Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd. (Gr. 5) Shredder Frame Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x .75" Lg. Hd. Back-Up Plate Inlet Guide Ass'y. Hole ...723-0400 770-8901L DESCRIPTION L-Wash. 5/16" I .D. Rod Spacer .64" I NO, ! Shredder Axle Wheel Ass'y. Cap Speed Nut 1/4" Rod Bag (Not Shown) Safety Glasses (Not Shown) ....88" 63 Hand Knob 75 Chipper Door Rod 76 Torsion Spring 1.14" Lg. 77 Chipper Door 78 Chipper Chute Ass'y. 79 Spec. CHIPPER-SHREDDER Repair Parts MODEL NO. 247...
....t Chipper Blade 49 Flat Hd. Cotter Pin 57 Shredder Screen...Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5" Lg.* Flail Housing Ass'y.--L.H. Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd. (Gr. 5) Shredder Frame Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x .75" Lg. Hd. Back-Up Plate Inlet Guide Ass'y. Hole ...723-0400 770-8901L DESCRIPTION L-Wash. 5/16" I .D. Rod Spacer .64" I NO, ! Shredder Axle Wheel Ass'y. Cap Speed Nut 1/4" Rod Bag (Not Shown) Safety Glasses (Not Shown) ....88" 63 Hand Knob 75 Chipper Door Rod 76 Torsion Spring 1.14" Lg. 77 Chipper Door 78 Chipper Chute Ass'y. 79 Spec. CHIPPER-SHREDDER Repair Parts MODEL NO. 247...