Summary of the content on the page No. 1
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODELNO.
247.795940
I:RRFTSMRN®
5 HORSEPOWER
3 CUTTING STAGE
Caution:
MULCHING AND BAGGING
Readand Follow
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
All SafetyRules
andInstructions
BeforeOperating
Assembly
ThisEquipment
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Serviceand Adjustment
RepairParts
I
ii ii
SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO., HoffmanEstates,IL 60179 U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A. 770-8474H 3/93
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
SAFETY RULES WARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING I SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN I_ PERSONAL INJURY. I • If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if TRAINING 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
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
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 rein- Displacement: 12.00 cu. in. edy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/ Department in the United States. We have competent, well- Fuel Capacity: 1-7/8 Quarts trained technicians and the proper tools to servi
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 10, 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 3 STORAGE ................................................................ 12 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT .................................. 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ........................... 12-14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ............................. 3 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..........................
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
iiii ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO- TOREMOVE CHIPPER-SHREDDER FROMCARTON 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-shred
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
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 Assembly Oil Fill Dipstick Choke Release Chipper Control FIGURE 4. Catcher MEETSANSI SAFETYSTANDARDS Sears chipper-shredders conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
No Larger Than TO STOP ENGINE Diameter • Move throttle control lever to OFF position. See fig- (Recommended) ure4. Or 1" Diameter (Maximum) • Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. Assembly HOW TO USEYOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard (i.e., branches, FIGURE 5. leaves, twigs, etc.). t Leaves and small twigs can be raked into the hop- WARNING
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
• To lower the hopper assembly to the ground, use GASAND OIL FILL-UP one hand to grasp the top of the hopper assembly. OIL Push down on the release handle, and pivot the Only use high quality detergent oil rated with APt ser- hopper assembly to the right. See figure 8. vice crassification SG. Select the oil's viscosity grade Hopper according to your expected operating temperature. Colder < 32°F -_ Warmer 5W30 SAE 30 Release Handle NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve s
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out Starter Throttle Control of gasoline while operating the chipper-shredder. If Handle the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or chipping, it may be necessary to unclog the unit before it can be restarted. Refer to "Removing the Flail Screen" in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section. WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCO- HOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT i MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMAT
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from TO STOPENGINE spark plug to prevent accidental starting while • Move throttle control lever to OFF position. See fig- equipment is unattended. ure 13. ilUll =1 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES iii iiii i i i iiiiiiiiii MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE f_o_//_.3 AS YOU COMPLETE /oe'_'-/_'//- _ "/^_/-°'_-/-_'_/ .... REGULAR SERVICE /@_//"_"+'_'/'_/ "_/ "-/_<_'/ SERVICE DATES I-- o Oil Pivot Points t' 0 Clean Shredder "J -_ i.J Check Engine Oil _' Change Engine Oil 4 _
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
CLEAN ENGINE To DrainOil: Clean engine periodically. Remove dirt and debris • Drain oil while engine is warm. with a cloth or brush. Cleaning with a forceful spray of a. Remove oil drain cap. Refer to figure 10. Catch water is not recommended as water could contami- oil in a suitable container. nate the fuel system. b. When engine is drained of all oil, replace drain Yearly or every 25 hours, whichever occurs first, cap securely. • Refill with fresh oil. Refer to GAS AND OIL FILL- remove the blo
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
i ii i i i iii ii i STORAGE ill i Prepare your chipper-shredder for storage at the end • Drain the fuel tank. of the season or if the unit wilt not be used for 30 days • Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and or more. carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor c}eaner 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 • Use fresh fuel next season. REACH AN OPEN FLAME OR
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Chute Replace or sharpen blades, Ffsharpening, make cer- Hairpin tain to remove an equal amount from each blade. Clips, Clevis Reassemble in reverse order. Pins Make certain blades are reassembled with the sharp edge facing the direction shown in figure 18 (sharp edge is assembled toward the slotted opening in the impeller assembly). SHREDDING BLADE _- Hex Nuts The shredding blade may be removed for sharpening Flail Washers Screen or replacement as follows. • Disconnect spark plug wire and move
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
NOTE: Use caution when removing the blade to avoid CARBURETORADJUSTMENT contacting the weld bolts on the housing. WARNING: IF ANY ADJUSTMENTS ARE • When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of gdnd as a guide. It is extremely important ,_ MADE TO THE ENGINE WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING (E.G. CARBURE- that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of TOR), KEEP CLEAR OF ALL MOVING grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbal- PARTS. BE CAREFUL OF HEATED SUR- anced blade will cause
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
i TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Engine fails to start • Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. • Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. • Spark plug wire disconnected. • Connect wire to spark plug. • Faulty spark plug. • Clean, adjust gap or replace. Loss of power; • Spar_
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NO. 247.795940 Repair Parts 67 57 \ 19 5O 69 _ 6 !I 42 59 \ 16
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NO. 247.795940 Repair Parts PART KEY KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. 1 742-0571 Blade 36 781-0510A Shredder Frame 2 710-1254 Hex Patch Bolt 3/8-24 x 37 710-0157 Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x .75" Lg. 38 736-0119 2.25" Lg. L-Wash. 5/16" I.D.* 736-0217 L-Wash. 3/8" I.D.H.D. 39 710-3008 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x .75" Lg. 736-0247 FFWash..406" I.D. x 1.25" (Gr. 5) O.D. Hdn. 40 710-0442 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5" Lg.* 6 11459B Flail 41 681-0004 Flail Housing
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
TECUMSEH 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. HS50-67344G Repair Parts MODELandSERIAL NUMBERSHERE _261 380 243 18
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
TECUMSEH 5 H.R ENGINE MODEL NO. HS50-67344G Repair Parts KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 33674B Cylinder Ass'y. (Incl. Nos, 2 & 20) 102 650872 Stud, Solid State Mounting 26727 Pin, Dowel 103 650814 Screw, Torx T-15 Hex Washer Hd. 34171 Oil Drain Extension Sems, 10-24 x 1 30969 Ground Wire OiPDrain Cap 110 35182 28277 Washer, Flat 118 35515 Rope Guard 31334 Rod, Governor 119 "33554A Gasket, Cylinder Head 31510 Lever, Governor 120 33016A Head, Cylinder (Incl. No. 131) 313
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
TECUMSEH 5 H.P, ENGINE MODEL NO. HS50-67344G Repair Parts KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO, NO. 277 650327 Screw, Hex Hd., 1/4-20 x 2-3/8 310 35556 Dipstick 285 34694 Cup, Starter 313 34080 Spacer, Flywheel Key 287 650926 Screw, Hex Washer Hd., 8-32 x 327 35392 Plug, Starter 21/64" 340 35230 Plate, Fuel Tank Mounting 290 30962 Line, Fuel 342 650751 Screw, Hex Washer Hd. Durlok, 292 26460 Clamp, Fuel Line 1/4-20 x 7/16 298 650665 Screw, Hex Washer Hd. Thread 352 35883 Extensio
