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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODELNOS.
247.799891
247.799892
CRRFTSMRN
5 HORSEPOWER
3 CUTTING STAGE
Caution:
MULCHING AND BAGGING
ReadandFollow
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
AllSafetyRules
andInstructions
BeforeOperating
Assembly
ThisEquipment
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Serviceand Adjustment
RepairParts
SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO., HoffmanEstates,IL 60195 U.S.A.
)rinted in U.S.A. 770-7924H 9/92
(R920820)
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SAFETY RULES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN _ WARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL INJURY. TRAINING If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or • 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 sp
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Craftsman Chipper-Shredder. It has been designed, engi- neered and manufactured to give you the best possible Horsepower: 5.0 dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- Displacement: 12.57 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: 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ........................ 9-11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 3 STORAGE .......................................................... 11, 12 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT .................................. 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ........................... 12-14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ............................. 3 TROUBLE SHOOTING ...........................
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO- TOREMOVE CHIPPER-SHREDDER FROM CARTON LINE or OIL. After assembly, see operation section of Cut the corners of the carton. Remove all packing this manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommen- inserts. Roll chipper-shredder out of the carton. Make dations. certain all parts, literature and the safety glasses have been removed before the carton is discarded. NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your chipper-shredder,
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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 31y Chipper Chute Chute Deflector Lever Control Catcher Bag Starter Handle FIGURE 3. MEETSANSI SAFETYSTANDARDS Sears chipper-shredders conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards I
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TO STOP ENGINE No Larger • Move throttle control lever to OFF position. See fig- 1/2" Diameter ure 4. (Recommended) Or 1" Diameter • Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from (Maximum) spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. Hopper Assembly Tt Control FIGURE 5. FIGURE 4. • Bulky material, such as stalks or heavy branches, up to 3" in diameter, should be fed into the chip- HOW TO USEYOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER per chute. See figure 6. Do not attempt to shred or chip
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GASAND OIL FILL-UP Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out of gasoline while operating the chipper-shredder. If OIL the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or chipping, Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API ser- it may be necessary to unclog the unit before it can be vice classification SG. Select the oil's viscosity grade restarted. Refer to "Removing the Flail Screen" in according to your expected operating temperature. Service and Adjustment section. Colder _ 3
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• Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark Choke plug if necessary. See figure 8. • Place the throttle control lever in FAST position. See figure 9. • Move choke lever to CHOKE position. ) • Grasp starter handle (see figure 9) and pull rope OFF IDLE__FAST _- • _ ! out slowly until engine reaches start of compres- sion cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this RThroffie Control-- " point). Let the rope rewind slowly. NOTE: A noise will be heard when finding the start of FIGURE 9. the c
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AIR CLEANER GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust, etc., WARNING: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE from entering the carburetor and being forced into the AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG engine and is important to engine life and per- WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY formance. MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. Never run your engine without air cleaner com- • Periodically check all fasteners and be sure they pletely assembled. are tight. To Service Air Cleaner: • Follow the Maintenance Sched
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NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug WARNING: PERIODICALLY CLEAN MUF- FLER AREA TO REMOVE ALL GRASS, should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and DIRT AND COMBUSTIBLE DEBRIS. washing with a commercial solvent. CLEANING .030" Feeler Gauge • The chipper-shredder may be cleaned by running \ water from a hose through the hopper assembly and chipper chute with the engine running. Allow the chipper-shredder to dry thoroughly. • Wash the bag periodically with water. Allow to dry Spark Pl
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NOTE:Fuelstabilizer is anacceptable alternative in approximately 1/2ounce(approximately onetable- minimizing theformation of fuelgumdeposits during spoon)of engineoil intocylinderandcrankslowly storage. Addstabilizer to gasoline infueltankorstor- to distribute oil.Replace sparkplug. agecontainer. Alwaysfollowthe mixratiofoundon OTHER stabilizer container.Runengineat least10minutes • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. afteraddingstabilizer to allowthestabilizer to reach thecarburet
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NOTE: Use caution when removing the blade to avoid Replace or sharpen blades. If sharpening, make cer- tain to remove an equal amount from each blade. contacting the weld bolts on the housing. Reassemble in reverse order. • When sharpening the blade, follow the original Make certain blades are reassembled with the sharp angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important edge facing the direction shown in figure 19 (sharp that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an
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The carburetor may need re-adjusting if engine lacks Throttle Idle Speed power or does not idle properly. If adjustments are needed, proceed as follows. ustin_ • Close needle valve (see figure 17) clockwise (F_) finger tight only. Forcing may cause damage. Then open 1-1/2 turns counterclockwise (f"). • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. • With throttle in FAST position, close needle valve clockwise (_) until engine starts to lose speed Throttle (lean mixture). Then slowly open need
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CORRECTIVE ACTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) • Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. • Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Engine fails to start • Connect wire to spark plug. • Spark plug wire disconnected. • Clean, adjust gap or replace. • Faulty spark plug. • Connect and tighten spark plug wire. • Spark plug wire loose. Loss of power; • Move choke lever to OFF position. • Unit running on CHOKE. operation erratic • Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean • Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NOS. 247.799891 Repair Parts 247.799892 8 Y9 2O 22 23 / 41 13 39 11 7 6O 36 61 16
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NOS. 247.799891 Repair Parts 247.799892 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. Blade 31 732-0542 1 742-0571 Torsion Spring 1.14" Lg. 32 781-0489 2 710-0818 Chipper Door Hex Patch Bolt 3/8-24 x 2" Lg. 33 781-0475 Chipper Chute Ass'y. (Gr. 8) (247.799891) Hex Patch Bolt 3/8-24 x 34 736-0170 710-1254 Spec. L-Wash. 5/16" I.D. 35 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd. (Gr. 5) 2.25" Lg. (247.799892) 36 781-0510A Shredder Frame 714-0114 Sq. Key 1/
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BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NOS. 135212-0272-01 Repair Parts 135212-0140-01 REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 373 55 494846 Housing-Rewind Starter 65 ® 56 493824 Pulley-Rewind Starter 57 262594 Spring-Rewind Starter 55 58 280406 Rope-Rewind Starter Cut to Required Length. J 59 396892 Insert-Starter Handle 60 393152 Handle-Rewind Starter J 65 94686 Screw-Housing Mtg. 69 280973 Washer 69A 224322 Washer 373 92987 Nut-Hex. 456 224321 Retainer 459 492833 PawI-Starter J 461 461 262626 Pin-Spri
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BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NOS. 135212-0272-01 Repair Parts 135212-0140-01 REF. PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. 52 *-271936 Gasket-Carburetor Mounting (2) 495426 9O Carburetor Assembly Screw-Throttle Valve to Shaft 95 93499 223793 Throttle-Carburetor 96 Shaft and Lever-Throttle 97 490048 108 491177 Valve & Shaft Group-Choke Valve-Needle 118 231533 124 94616 Screw-Hex. Head 127 220352 Plug-Welch 127A 223789 Plug-Welch 149 26336 Spring-Needle Valve 260575 152 Spring-Throttle Adjustment 12z 9
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BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NOS. 135212-0272-01 Repair Pa rts 135212-0140-01 26 _45 REF. PART 27 NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12 *270080 Gasket-Crankcase (.015" Thick, \ 9 / Std.) *270125 Gasket-Crankcase (.005" Thick) *270126 220 219 Gasket-Crankcase (.009" Thick) 18 493916 Cover Assy.-Crkcse. 19 495660 Bushing-Crankcase Cover 20 *298504 Seal-Oil 21 66768 Plug-Oil Filler 22 94682 Screw-Cover Mtg. 25 298904 Piston Assy. (Std.) 298905 Piston Assembly (.010" O.S.) 298906 Piston Assembly (.020"
