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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODELNO.
247.795850
CRRFTSMRN®
5 HORSEPOWER
3 CUTTING STAGE
Caution:
MULCHING AND BAGGING
ReadandFollow
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
All SafetyRules
and Instructions
BeforeOperating
Assembly
ThisEquipment
Operation
CustomerResponsibilities
Serviceand Adjustment
RepairParts
SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO., HoffmanEstates,IL 60179 U.S.A.
'rinted in U.S.A. 770-8901L 8/95
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iMPORrANT o, AL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL _b THIS SYMBOL POINTSOUTIMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSWHICH, IF NOTFOLLOWED,COULDENDANGER THE PERSON- BEFOREATTEMPTING TO OPERATEYOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONSMAY RESULTIN PERSONALINJURY.WHENYOU SEETHIS SYMBOL: ,{k HEEDITS WARNING. Your chipper-shredderwas built to be operated accordingto the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type el power
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III. SERVICE 4, Beforecleaning, repairing, or inspecting, makecertain the 1. Useextremecarein handlinggasolineandother fuels. They impellerandall moving parts havestopped. Disconnectthe areextremelyflammable andthe vaporsareexplosive. sparkplugwire andkeepwire awayfrom sparkplugto prevent accidentalstarting. Do not use flammablesolutionsto clean a. Storefuel andoil in approvedcontainers,awayfrom heat air filter. andopenflame,andout of the reachof children. Check andaddfuel beforestartingtheengin
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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 Engine Oil: SAE 30 remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/ API Classification SF, SG or SH (21 ounces) Department in the United States. We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to s
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 12, 13 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2 STORAGE ................................................................ 14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 4 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ........................... 14-16 WARRANTY ............................................................... 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................. 17 INDEX .............
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO- r" 3 LINE or OIL in the engine. After assembly, see opera- tion section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your Flat ---=-//_ chipper-shredder, stand behind the unit with the Washer | 1_ _ | engine the farthest away from you. See figure 6. 5/16" I.D. Your chipper-shredder has been completely assem- bled at the factory, except for the hopper assembly (hop
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HOWTO SET-UPYOURCHIPPER-SHREDDER Housing Spacers_ MAKE CERTAIN THE SPARK PLUG Hex Bolt AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG _hb WIRE IS DISCONNECTED AND MOVED BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE CHIPPER- Chute SHREDDER. REFER TO FIGURE 13, Deflector PAGE 11. Hex Nut "<-ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR • Remove the hand knobs and cupped washers from Hand each side of the discharge opening on the left side Knob of the chipper-shredder. • Remove hex lock nut, two spacers and hex bolt using two 7/16" wrenches from inside the hi
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• To attachthe bag,placethe openingof the bag string,andpullon thedrawstring untilthe bagis overthechutedeflector soit completely covers the tightaround thechuteopening. Release plunger to chuteopening.Depress the plungeronthedraw- lockitintoposition. Seefigure5. 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 an
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TO STOPENGINE \ No Larger Than 1/2" Diameter • Move throttle control lever to STOP position. See figure 6. Or 1" Diameter (Maximum) • Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. See figure 6. HOW TO USE YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard (i.e., branches, Hopper leaves, twigs, etc.). Assembly FIGURE 7. WARNING: THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER DISCHARGES MATE
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GASAND OIL FILL-UP • To lower the hopper assembly, use one hand to grasp the handle at the top of the hopper assembly OIL (Packed with Unit) and lift slightly. Pull up on the release bar, and Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API lower the hopper assembly to the ground. Release service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's the bar. See figure 10. viscosity grade according to your expected operating ---______ Hopper temperature. Colder _ 32°F _- Warmer _ ---. Assembly 5W30 SA
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• Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out plug. See figure 13. of gasoline while operating the chipper-shredder. If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or chipping, it • Place the throttle control lever in FAST position may be necessary to unclog the unit before it can be (UP). restarted, Refer to "Removing the Flail Screen" in • Push primer two or three times prior to starter oper- SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section. ation. See
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE DATES / SERVICE p- to Oil Pivot Points 4 a O n- Clean Shredder */ 4 D,. Check Engine Oil -_/ Change Engine Oil _J *J Service Air Cleaner ,,=, Clean Engine Cylinder _' 4' Spark Plug _ -_ Muffler _f _/ CHECK Colder < 32°F _ Warmer GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG _ WARNING: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE 5W30 SAE 30 WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS, NOTE: Although multi-vis
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AIR CLEANER CLEAN ENGINE Clean engine periodically. Remove dirt and debris The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust, etc., with a cloth or brush. Cleaning with a forceful spray of from entering the carburetor and being forced into the 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 blowe
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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. • 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 • Use fresh fuel next season. REACH AN OPEN FLAME OR SPARK, OR NOTE: Fuel st
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Replace or sharpen blades. If sharpening, make cer- tain to remove an equal amount from each blade. Hairpin Reassemble in reverse order. Clips, Clevis Make certain blades are reassembled with the sharp Pins edge facing the direction shown in figure 18 (sharp edge is assembled toward the slotted opening in the impeller assembly). Torque bolts and nuts to 250-350 inch pounds. SHREDDING BLADE _Hex The shredding blade may be removed for sharpening Flail Nuts, Screen or replacement as follows. Washer
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NOTE:Usecaution whenremoving thebladetoavoid CARBURETORADJUSTMENT contacting theweldboltsonthehousing. WARNING: IF ANY ADJUSTMENTS ARE • Whensharpeningthe blade,followthe original ,_ MADE TO THE ENGINE WHILE THE angleof grindasa guide.It isextremely important ENGINE IS RUNNING (E.G. CARBURE- thateachcuttingedgereceives anequalamountof TOR), KEEP CLEAR OF ALL MOVING grinding to prevent anunbalanced blade.Anunbal- PARTS. BE CAREFUL OF HEATED SUR- ancedbladewill causeexcessive vibrationwhen FACES A
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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. • Engine not primed correctly. • Follow priming instructions in operation section. • Throttle control not in correct • Move throttle control to FAST position. starting position. • Faulty spark plug. • Clean, adjust gap or replace. Loss of power; • Spark plug wire Joose. • Connect and
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NO. 247.795850 Repair Parts 22 3231 23 \ \ \ \ 56 ! l 47 t ! 57 51 \ 77 78 _6 _5 63 \ z6 5,_ t 79 59 34 61 35 18
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NO. 247.795850 Repair Parts CEY PART PART i KEY DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. _10. NO. I NO, ! 736-0119 L-Wash. 5/16" I.D.* 742-0571 Blade I 38 Hex Patch Bolt 3/8-24 x ! 39 710-3008 710-1254 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x .75" Lg. 2.25" Lg. (Gr. 8) (Gr. 5) 4 736-0217 L-Wash. 3/8" I.D.H.D. _ 40 710-0442 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5" Lg.* 5 736-0247 FI-Wash..406" I.D. x 1.25" 41 681-0004 Flail Housing Ass'y.--L.H. O.D. Hdn. 42 781-0474A Flail Housing Ass'y.--R.H. 6 11459B
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.955003 Repair Parts 135 125 \ \ // \ \ \ \ g , 1 I I 2O
