Sears 247.797851- Manuals

Page 2 - SAFETY RULES

SAFETY RULES A WARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. TRAIN IN G • Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this machine....

Page 3 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHIPPER-SHREDDER

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Chipper-Shredder. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Departme...

Page 5 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; TO REMOVE CHIPPER-SHREDDER FROM CARTON; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS a=p Flat—» Washer 5/16" I.D. Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 Thread Hex Bolt -5/16-18 X 8-3/8" Long Cupped Washers 5/16" I.D. IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO LINE or OIL. After assembly, see operation section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil recom m...

Page 7 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER

To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag over the chute deflector so it completely covers the chute opening. Depress the plunger on the drawstring, pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight around the chute opening. Release plunger to lock it into position. See figure 5. OPERATION KNOW Y...

Page 8 - BEFORE STARTING; TO START ENGINE

BEFORE STARTING GAS AND OIL FILL-UP NOTE: ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING. BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL. Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades n r 30or10W30 > C 5W30 2 0 ' 0 ° 32' 60° 80° 100' TEMPERATU...

Page 10 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; ENGINE

To lower the hopper assembly, use one hand to grasp the handle at the top of the hopper assembly and lift slightly. Pull up on the release bar, and lower the hopper assembly to the ground. Release the bar. See figure 13. Bulky material, such as stalks or heavy branches, up to 3" in diameter, sho...

Page 12 - STORAGE

STORAGE A NEVER STORE YOUR CHIPPER- SHREDDER INDOORS OR IN AN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK. FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT FROM A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER, CIGARETTE, ETC. To prevent engine damage if chipper-shredder is not used f...

Page 15 - ENGINE SPEED; SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS; SERVICE RECORD

• Test the engine by using the chipper-shredder. If engine tends to stall or die out, it usually indicates that the mixture is slightly lean and it may be necessary to open ( ^ ) the needle valve slightly to provide a richer mixture. This richer mixture may cause a slight unevenness in idling. Throt...

Page 16 - TROUBLE SHOOTING

TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected.3. Faulty spark plug. 1. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. 2. Connect wire to spark plug.3. Clean, adjust gap or replace. Loss of power; operation err...

Page 17 - Repair Parts

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NO. 247.797851 Repair Parts 17

Page 24 - HOW TO ORDER; CRAFTSMAN®; HORSEPOWER

OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. 247.797851 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN® 5 HORSEPOWER 3 CUTTING STAGE MULCHING AND BAGGING CHIPPER-SHREDDER Each chipper-shredder has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for your chipper-shredder will be found on a label attach...