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Question posted by Beamer914 on May 8th, 2015

Why When Chipping Is Mulch So Small. Want Larger Mulch Is It Blades 305cc Craft

305cc craftsman 3 way chipper shredder mulch is tiny might as well be sawdust

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Owners Manual - Page 1

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
Owners Manual - Page 2

... machine to shred or chip material larger than the operator. 2. tion found in good daylight. When feeding materia! Personal injury or damage to preventing accidents. 3. Removal of branches stopped rotating. length. Never place your unit. Never assume 11. Maintaining proper footing and balance is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Your chipper-shredder is essential to...
Owners Manual - Page 3

... is an open flame,and out of the machine. Disconnectthe spark plugwire and keepwire awayfrom spark plugto prevent accidentalstarting. Donot alteror tamperwith theengine'sgovernorsetting. Replacewith blades which is an odorless,tastelessand deadlypoisonousgas. 3. III. SERVICE 1. b. Alsovisuallyinspectbladesfor wear and!or damage(e.g., bent, cracked).
Owners Manual - Page 4

...chipper-shredder properly. This warranty excludes the blades, chipper blades, flails, air cleaners, spark plugs, catcher bags and tires, which vary from state to assemble and maintain your nearest Sears store for only 30 days from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman chipper-shredder... contact your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Chipper-Shredder. Please read and retain this product...
Owners Manual - Page 5

...Replacement Parts 18-24 Responsibilities, Customer 4, 12-14 S Safety Rules 2 Sharpening 15, 16 Service Recommendations 12 Spark Plug 13 Specifications 4 Storage 14 T Table of your chipper-shredder. ENGINE CHIPPER-SHREDDER Muffler Engine Oil f ,% ; _,,mi I I..bt Gas Can Stabilizer A b,4 Tow Hitch Kit 5 Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide the...
Owners Manual - Page 6

... ASSEMBLY (1) Phillips Screwdriver (2) 1/2" or Adjustable Wrenches (2) 7/16" or Adjustable Wrenches (1) Funnel mq p FIGURE 1. Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 8-3/8" Long TOREMOVECHIPPER-SHREDDFERROMCARTON Cut the corners of your chipper-shredder, stand behind the unit with the engine the farthest away from you. Make certain all packing inserts. Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 Thread IMPORTANT: This...
Owners Manual - Page 7

SHREDDER. REFER TO FIGURE 13, " Spacers_ Hex Nut Hand Knob FIGURE2. Hopper Pivot Door Hopper Assembly Bar FIGURE 4. PAGE...FIGURE 3. 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...
Owners Manual - Page 8

....Depressthe plungeron the draw- string,andpull on the drawstringuntilthe bagis tightaroundthe chuteopeningR. STARTER HANDLE--Used to familiarize yourself with the chipper-shredder or eye shields before chipping or shredding, or while performing any chipper-shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. The operation of...
Owners Manual - Page 9

... the hopper assembly is in this position. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHRED OR CHIP ANY MATERIAL LARGER THAN 3" IN DIAMETER. Hopper Assembly FIGURE 7. • Leaves and small twigs can also be ground up to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. The chipper-shredder is designed for three different methods of operation. • Leaves and...
Owners Manual - Page 10

... on the release bar, and lower the hopper assembly to keep the shredding blade and the chipper blades sharp. Tilt chipper-shredder toward the left (from running low on dipstick. Oil Dipstick FIGURE 12. GAS...increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. See figure 11. WARNING: MAKE CERTAIN THE CHIP- DOOR IS CLOSED WHEN 3" Maximum Diameter GASAND OIL FILL-UP OIL (Packed with oi!...
Owners Manual - Page 11

...-OSRHREDISDESRTANWDIHNIGLE STARTING OR OPERATING. See figure 14. DO NOT TO STOP ENGINE OPERATE THIS CHIPPER-SHREDDER • Move throttle control lever to prevent accidental starting while SECURED WITH THE HAND ...pushes and wait about two seconds between each push. This noise is shredding or chipping, it can be expected. UNLESS THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR HAS • Disconnect spark ...
Owners Manual - Page 12

... SH. b. Allow to GAS AND OIL FILLUP section. • Replace dipstick. 12 Remove oil drain plug. Catch oil in increased oil consumption when used above . CHIPPER-SHREDDER LUBRICATION Lubricate the pivot points on dipstick (refer to your oil level more frequently to Oil Pivot Points a O n- With engine level, the oil must be...
Owners Manual - Page 13

... follows. • Foam filter: Clean and re-oil every three months or every 25 operating hours. Remove paper filter. Plug MUFFLER Do not operate the chipper-shredder without air cleaner completely assembled. SPARK PLUG The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset to engine parts list for discoloration or dirt...
Owners Manual - Page 14

...DURING STORAGE. Lift the chute deflector up by your local Sears Service Center is a good way to rustproof the equipment by scraping or washing with an oiled rag to gasoline in minimizing... rust (use engine or carburetor cleaner products in a clean, dry area. STORAGE Prepare your chipper-shredder for storage at least 10 minutes after the engine has been operated and is still warm) ...
Owners Manual - Page 15

... and lock washers from each blade. Separate the chipper-shredder into the chute opening. \ \ • Remove the two outside of the chipper blades in the chipper chute opening in the impeller ... Clevis Pins _Hex Nuts, Washers Flail Screen Chute FIGURE 18. Hand Knobs SHARPENINGORREPLACINGTHEBLADES CHIPPER BLADES • Disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. &#...
Owners Manual - Page 16

... your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your chipper-shredder to your nearest Sears Service Department. CARBURETORADJUSTMENT WARNING: IF ANY ADJUSTMENTS ARE ,_..., take your chipper-shredder to the nearest SEARS Service Center for repair and adjustment. 16 Nail _\ _ t Blade FIGURE 21. • When reassembling the blade, tighten to increase...
Owners Manual - Page 17

... does not discharge • Discharge chute clogged. Remove lodged object. • Sharpen or replace shredding and chipper blades. If vibration continues, have unit serviced by a SEARS Service Center. • Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Chipper-Shredder" *MODEL NUMBER - 247.795850 *ENGINE MODEL NO. - 143.955003 *PART NUMBER *PART DESCRIPTION IF YOU...
Owners Manual - Page 19

... 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 *Common Hardware---May Be Purchased Locally. SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. Flail Housing Ass'y.--R.H. Elastic Lock Nut 5/16-18 Thd. Truss Mach. NOTE: Specifications ... Chipper Blade 49 Flat Hd. Upper Leaf Ramp Section Push Cap 5/8" Dia. x .38" Lg. FI-Wash..406" I .D. i 47 FI-Wash..531" I .D. Hd. Stop Washer FI-Wash. 5/16" I.D. CHIPPER-SHREDDER Repair...
Owners Manual - Page 22

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.955003 Repair Parts KEY NO. 1 2 4 5 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 25 25A 26 28 30 35 36 37 38 ...
Owners Manual - Page 23

... Rewind Starter Gasket Set (Incl. Starter Housing Ass'y. 12 590535 13 590701 Starter Rope (98" x 9/64" Dia.) Starter Handle °-fo ,._1t m8 23 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. Items Marked PK in Notes) Incl. (1) each of 26756, 27272A, 29673, 35626, 36526, 36581, 36624, 36626 Spark Arrestor Kit (Incl. 417) (Optional...

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