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Question posted by beverlysha on September 27th, 2014

Craftsman 5 Horsepower 3 Cutting Stage Mulching And Bagging Chipper-shredder

I can get this equipment started but I cannot keep it running. Gasoline is getting from the gas tank to the fuel line but it appears that the engine isn't getting gasoline.

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on September 28th, 2014 12:15 AM
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Follow the instructions below

http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/lmfaq.htm#lmfuel


Hope that is helpful.
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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 should start making an unusual noise or vibration, 2. use ing material in bare feet, sandals or sneakers. If the cutting mechanism ...chipper-shredder is running . to a complete stop the machine, allow leaves or other foreign 18. Never place your hands, feet, or any loose parts and tighten to stumble or fall . Never place any material. Muffler and engine...
Owners Manual - Page 3

...ignition. Do not use of this power machine to other fuels. After striking a foreign object, immediatelystop the engine, disconnecthe spark plug wire from the enginecontainscarbonmonoxide,which meetoriginalequipmentspecifications. 6. Neverremovegas cap or add fuelwhilethe engineis running. Allow engine to be surethe equipment is in this manualand on the machine. b. Never...
Owners Manual - Page 4

... (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual.) WARRANTY FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMANGAS CHIPPER-SHREDDER For one year from state to give you to service or repair this Owner's PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Horsepower: Engine Oil: API Classification SF, SG or SH Fuel Capacity: Spark Plug (Gap .030 in.): 5.0 SAE 30 (21 ounces) 3 Quarts (Unleaded) Champion...
Owners Manual - Page 5

...centers. ENGINE CHIPPER-SHREDDER Muffler Engine Oil f ,% ; _,,mi I I..bt Gas Can ...Bag 7 Chute Deflector 7 Hopper Assembly 7 Catcher Bag 7, 8 C Catcher Bag 7, 8 Controls 8 Customer Responsibilities 4, 12, 13 E Engine: 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...
Owners Manual - Page 6

... away from you. Your chipper-shredder has been completely assem- uss Machine Screws 1/4-20 x 1/2" Long Hex Lock Nuts 1/4-20 Thread NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of the carton. bled at the factory, except for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 8-3/8" Long TOREMOVECHIPPER-SHREDDFERROMCARTON Cut the corners of this...
Owners Manual - Page 7

Spacers_ Hex Nut Hand Knob FIGURE2. SHREDDER. REFER TO FIGURE 13, " Hopper Door Stop Washer Housing Hex Bolt Chute Deflector \\ \ // / / \ Release Bar Upper... 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

... THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER. Save this manual for over spectacles or standard glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores. PRIMER--Pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to manually start the engine. The operation of fast or slow engine speed, and is used to the safety standard B71.6-1982...
Owners Manual - Page 9

...ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE WHEN REMOVING OR ATTACHING THE BAG...6. The chipper-shredder is designed for three different methods of operation. • Leaves and small branches up if gets into the...etc.). & WARNING: THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER DISCHARGES MATERIALS WITH CONSIDERABLE VELOCITY. If it becomes necessary to prevent accidental starting while equipment is in the raised position...
Owners Manual - Page 10

... figure 11. Remove oil fill dip- With chipper-shredder level, use gasoline that the shredding blade and/or chipper blades are dull and need to be stale from long periods of storage in the container. For best performance, it is likely that may be sharpened or replaced. GAS • Remove fuel cap and fill fuel tank with oi!
Owners Manual - Page 11

...engine reaches start of the compression cycle. Throttle Control FIGURE 13. If the unit runs out of gas as it is caused by the flails and fingers which are part of gasoline while operating the chipper-shredder. Spark Plug, Boot Oil Fill and Fuel... starter rope again. equipment is started, until engine fires. WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR ...
Owners Manual - Page 12

..., the oil must be cleaned by running water from running . Refer to GAS AND OIL FILLUP section. • Replace dipstick. 12 to dry thoroughly. • Wash the bag periodically with the engine running low on the release bar, hopper assembly, chute deflector and chipper chute once a season using a light oil. ENGINE ENGINE OIL Only use heat. viscosity oils will...
Owners Manual - Page 14

... a good way to make certain the chipper-shredder has come to gasoline in figure 18. 14 STORAGE Prepare your chipper-shredder for storage at least 10 minutes after the engine has been operated and is still warm) and refill the crankcase with fresh oil. • If you have drained the fuel tank, protect the inside the housing. NOTE...
Owners Manual - Page 15

.... See figure 19. • Remove the other blade in reverse order. Separate the chipper-shredder into the chute opening on the impeller assembly (inside the housing). The back-up plate... a 1/2" or 3/4" diameter pipe through the flail screen into the impeller to provide a new cutting edge. Block up plate. Hairpin Clips, Clevis Pins _Hex Nuts, Washers Flail Screen Chute FIGURE ...
Owners Manual - Page 16

...if your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your chipper-shredder to increase engine speed or it may be performed by your nearest SEARS Service Center. ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed ... ona roundshaftscrewdriveorr nail.Removemetal fromthe heavysideuntilit is running too fast or too slow, take your chipper-shredder to between 550 and 650 inch pounds,...
Owners Manual - Page 17

... fuel line; CORRECTIVE ACTION • Fill tank with fresh fuel. • Adjust carburetor or contact your chipper-shredder will be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Co. Refill with clean, fresh fuel. • Connect wire to spark plug. • Follow priming instructions in operation section. • Move throttle control to start Loss of this manual. • Stop engine immediately...
Owners Manual - Page 19

CHIPPER-SHREDDER Repair Parts MODEL NO. 247.795850 CEY _10. i 47 FI-Wash..531" I .D. Comp.t Chipper Blade 49 Flat Hd. Flail Housing Ass'y.--R.H. Self-Tap Scr. 5/16-18 x .75" Lg. Back-Up Plate Inlet Guide Ass'y. SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. x 1.25" O.D. x .94" O.D. 48 Impeller Ass'y. x 4.62" Lg. 56 Hex Ctr. L-Nut 1/4-20 Thd. L-Wash. 5/16" I .D. Spark Plug...
Owners Manual - Page 22

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... 1/2" Screw, 1/4-20 x 31/64" Muffler Screw, Torx T-30, 1/4-20 x 2-9/32" Spacer Nut and Lock Washer Heat Shield Starter Cup Rivet (Can be purchased locally) Fuel Line Fuel Line Clamp Fuel Tank (Incl. 301) Fuel Cap Oil Fill Tube "0" Ring Fill Tube Clip Screw, 10-32 x 5/16" SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P.
Owners Manual - Page 23

ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.955003 ...Dia.) Starter Handle °-fo ,._1t m8 23 DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO. SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. PART NO. PART NO. 310 313 325 327 341 342 370A 370B 360 36640... 34080 29443 35392 36644 651010 36261 33107 640004 Dipstick Spacer Wire Clip Starter Plug Fuel Tank Bracket Screw, 1/4-20 x 7/8" Lubrication Decal Speed Control Decal Carburetor (Incl. 184...
Owners Manual - Page 24

... 640007 37 632547 40 640008 44 27110 47 630748 48 631027 Carburetor (incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal (Throttle) Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw/Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl...

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