Sears 770-7387F 247.78089- 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. TRAINING • Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this machine. B...

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; ccp; TO REMOVE CHIPPER-SHREDDER FROM CARTON; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ccp 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; MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS

OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER. Compare the illustrations with your chipper-shredder to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hopper Ass...

Page 10 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; ENGINE

FIGURE 12. • 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" i...

Page 12 - STORAGE

STORAGE ▲ 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 13 - REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN; SHARPENING OR REPLACING THE BLADES

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT A WARNING: ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND MOVE IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUST MENTS OR REPAIRS. REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and clean area as follo\ws. • Stop the engi...

Page 14 - FLAILS; ENGINE SPEED

Weld Bolt • Hold the blade retainer on the impeller assembly with an adjustable wrench to keep the blade from turning as shown in figure 20. • Remove the blade by removing the center bolt, lock washer and flat washer. NOTE: Use caution when removing the blade to avoid contacting the weld bolts on th...

Page 15 - SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS; SERVICE RECORD

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS SERVICE RECORD SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES Fill in dates as you complete regular service First Before Every Every Begin- Before 2 Each 25 50 ning Each Storage Hours Use Hours Hours Season Check Fuel y' Drain Fuel Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points y' Service...

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 8 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NO. 247.780890 Repair Parts 17

Page 24 - HOW TO ORDER; CRAFTSMAN®; HORSEPOWER

OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. 247.780890 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN® 8 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...