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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODELNOS°
247.795860
247=795861
8 HORSEPOWER
3 CUTTING STAGE
Caution:
MULCHING AND BAGGING
ReadandFollow
CHIPPER=SHREDDER
All SafetyRules
andInstructions
BeforeOperating
Assembly
ThisEquipment
Operation
CustomerResponsibilities
Serviceand Adjustment
RepairParts
SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO., HoffmanEstates,IL 60195 U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A. 770_8175H 9/92
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SAFETY RULES WARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN l_ PERSONAL INJURY, o if the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or TRAINING your machine should start making an unusual noise or e Read this owner's manual carefully in its entirety before vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the attempting to assemble or operate this machine Be com- spark plug wire from the spa
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CC'NGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears PRODUCT SPECnFICATIONS Crattsman Chipper-Shredder It has been designed, engi- neered and manufactured to give you the best possible Horsepower: &0 dependability and performance, Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- Displacement: 19,44 cu in edy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/ Department in the United States, We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair Fuel Capacity: 1 Ga
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ' STORAGE ............................................................................. 13 SAFETY RULES ....................................................................... 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ..............................13-15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 3 TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................... 16 WARRANTY ......................................................................................... 3 P
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ASSEMBLY mNSTRUCTmONS IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO_ £ LINE or OIL After assembly, see operation section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommen- dation& NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your ...Fla.t-"_/'-,f'_'_ chipper-shredder, stand behind and face the hopper 5_l_Sl]el_ k_,,,.._) (engine is at the front of the unit) • _ _ Your chipper-shredder has been completely assem- I II bled at the factory, except for the hopper assembly I I_ (hopper hood and
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Housing Spacers HOWTOSET-UP YOURCHIPPER-SHREDCER Assembly MAKE CERTAIN THE SPARK PLUG Hinge) WIRE IS DISCONNECTED AND MOVED AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG Chute BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE CHIPPER- Deflector SHREDDER. Hex Lock- Nut _-A'I-rACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR e Remove the hand knobs and cupped washers from Hand each side of the discharge opening on the left side of the chipper-shredder e Remove hex lock nut, two spacers and hex bolt from inside the hinge on top of the housing assem- bly Do not remove
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e To attachthe bag,placethe opening of the bag string, and pull on the drawstring until the bag is over the chute deflector so it completely covers the tight around the chute opening. Release plunger to chute opening. Depress the plunger on the draw- lock it into position See figure 5, OPERATnON KNOWYOURCHIPPER-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 o
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No Larger Than TO STOPENGINE 1/2" Diameter • Move engine shut-off switch to OFF position See Recommended) figure 6 (Maximum) • Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. e Close fuel shut-off valve when equipment is not in use to prevent fuel leakage. \ Hopper Assembly HOWTO USEYOURCHIPPER-SHREDDER FIGURE 7. Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard (i..e, branches, ® Leave
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® To lower the hopper assembly, use one hand to GASANDOIL FiLL-UP grasp the handle at the top of the hopper assembly OIL and lift slightly Pull up on the release bar, and Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API ser- lower the hopper assembly to the ground Release vice classification SG Select the oil's viscosity grade the bar_ See figure 10 according to your expected operating temperature. Hopper Colder <_ 32°F _ Warmer 5W30 _ SAE 30 NOTE: Although multFviscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, et
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Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out ® Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug if necessary. See figure 13. of gasoline while operating the chipper-shredder. If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or chipping, e Open fuel shut-oft valve by turning in direction of it may be necessary to unclog the unit before it can be arrow several turns. See figure 14 restarted. Refer to "Removing the Flail Screen" in ® Move choke lever down to CHOKE position SERVICE AND A
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CUSTOMER RESPONSDBnLITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ,/___//_O_/ FILL IN DATES /_ ,/ _/ _ / ,_/a,,o_/^_,co/ .s REGULAR SERVICE ! / / / SERVICE ....... DATES F- Oil Pivot Points _/ O Clean Shredder q _1 rt Check Engine Oil _/ Change Engine Oil _] _/ Service Air Cleaner _/ z Clean Engine Cylinder _/ _/ Spark Plug "4 _/ Muffler _/ _/ CHECK NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (SE30, 10W30, GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS etc ) improve starting in cold weather, these multi- vis- WARNING: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE cos
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CLEAN ENGINE '. AIRCLEANER Theair cleanerpreventsdamagingdirt, dust,etc., Clean engine periodically_ Remove dirt and debhs fromentering thecarburetor andbeingforcedintothe with a cloth or brush. Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not recommended as water could contami- engine and is important to engine life and per- formance nate the fuel system Never run your engine without air cleaner com- Yearly or every 25 hours, whichever occurs first, pletely assembled. remove the blower housing an
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STORAGE Prepare your chipper-shredder for storage at the end ® Drain the fuel tank of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days ® Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and or more. carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in WITH FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK INSIDE the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur WARNING: NEVER STORE MACHINE OF BUILDING WHERE FUMES MAY e Use fresh fuel next season. REACH AN OPEN FLAME OR SPARK, OR NOTE: Fuel stabiliz
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Replace or sharpen blades If sharpening, make ogr- Chute tain to remove an equal amount from each blade. Deflector. Hairpin _ Reassemble in reverse order. Clips, Clevis Make certain blades are reassembled with the sharp Pins edge facing the direction shown in figure 19 (sharp edge is assembled toward the slotted opening in the impeller assembly). SHREDDING BLADE --_Hex The shredding blade may be removed for sharpening Nuts or replacement as follows. Washers Screen e Disconnect spark plug wire an
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NGTE:Usecaution whenremoving the blade to avoid The carburetor may need re-adjusting if engine lacks contacting the weld bolts on the housing_ power or does not idle properly If adjustments are needed, proceed as follows e When sharpening the blade, follow the original e Close needle valve (see figure 23) clockwise angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important ((_) finger tight only. Forcing may cause damage. that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of Then open 1-1/2 turns counter
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CORRECTIVE ACTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) e Open fuel shut-off valve Engine fails to start e Fuel shut-off valve closed. e Fill tank with clean, fresi_ fuel e Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. e Connect wire to spark plug e Spark plug wire disconnected • Clean, adjust gap or replace. e Faulty spark plug. e Connect and tighten spark plug wire Loss of power; e Spark plug wire loose. • Move choke lever to OFF position operation erratic • Unit running on CHOKE e Clean fuel line; fil
