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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODELNO.
247.795950
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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 60179 U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A. 770-8473H 1/95
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S, .FETY RULES WARNING: TO REDUCE THE PCTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING I SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN I&,PERSONALINJURY. I 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 attempting to assemble or operate this machin_. Be com- vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the pletely familiar wi
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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- Engine Oil: SAE 30 trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repa
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TABI.E OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 11, 12 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 3 STORAG E ................................................................ 13 WARRANTY ............................................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ........................... 13-15 INDEX ......................................................................... 4 T
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS iMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO- 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 --_/1_ chipper-shredder, stand behind the unit with the Washer ( ( 'j | 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 (hopper hoo
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Spacers: Housiltg HOWTOSET-UP YOURCHIPPER-SHREDDER Assem aly 13olt WIRE IS DISCONNECTED AND MOVED ,_ AWAY MAKE CERTAIN FROM THE THE SPARK SPARK PLUG PLUG 3hute BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE CHIPPER- D .=flector SHREDDER. REFER TO FIGURE 13, PAGE 10. He]( 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 ins
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tightaround thechuteopening.Release plunger to • To attachthe bag,placethe openingOfthe bag lockit intoposition. Seefigure5. overthechutedeflector soit completely coversthe chuteopening.Depress the plungeronthe draw- TIRES string,andpullon thedrawstring untilthebag is Recommended tire pressure is 24 p.s.i. 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 yours
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TOSTOPENGINE No Larger Than \ 1/2" Diameter • Move engine shut-off switch to OFF positon. See Recommended) figure 6 and 14. Or 1" Diameter (Maximum) • Disconnect spark plug wire and move a_ay from spark plug to prevent accidental startir g while equipment is unattended. See figure 13. • Close fuel shut-off valve when equipment s not in use to prevent fuel leakage. See figure 14. HOWTOUSEYOURCHIPPER-SHREDDER Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard
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GASAND 01LFILL-UP(OilPacked withUnit) • To lower the hopper assembly, use one hand to OIL grasp the handle at the top of the hopper assembly 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 temperature. Hopper Colder < 32°F = Warmer Assembly 5W30 SAE 30 NOTE: Althoug
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the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or chipping, • Place the throttle control lever in FAST position. it may be necessary to unclog the unit before it can be See figure 14. restarted. Refer to "Removing the Flail Sc'een" in NOTE: If the throttle control lever fails to stay in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section. desired position or if it is hard to move, refer to the service and adjustment section. WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THA1 ALCO- • Move choke lever to CHOKE position. HOL BLENDED
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .c°.c.°o°.° ,,,., / F, L ,N OATES V I-- o Oil Pivot Points _3 O 8: Clean Shredder "_ _/ 13. Check Engine Oil _J Change Engine Oil _ 1,1.1 Service Air Cleaner _/ z z Clean Engine Cylinder _/ _' uJ Spark Plug _4' _r Muffler _/ CHECK Colder _< 32°F _ Warmer GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG 5W30 SAE 30 WARNING: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (SE30, 10W30, etc.) improve sta
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AIR CLEANER The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust, etc., from entering the carburetor and being forced into the engine and is important to engine life _nd per- formance. FIGURE 16. Never run your engine without air cleaner com- CLEAN ENGINE pletely assembled. Clean engine periodically. Remove dirt and debris To Service Air Cleaner: with a cloth or brush. Cleaning with a forceful spray of Service pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of use, or at water is not recommended as water could contami
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STORAGE • Drain the fuel tank. Prepare your chipper-shredder for storage at the end 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 stabi
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Replace or sharpen blades. If sharpening, make cer- .,, Chute Deflector _! tain to remove an equal amount from each blade. Reassemble in reverse order. "a',.'° Make certain blades are reassembled with the sharp edge facing the direction shown in figure 19 (sharp _\ _\ _ Clips, _1 t_ _ _ _--_i Clevis 1\ /1 edge is assembled toward the slotted opening in the impeller assembly). Torque bolts and nuts to 250-350 inch pounds. SHREDDING BLADE 7F-D The shredding blade may be removed for sharpening or r
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NOTE: A DIRTY AIR CLEANER WILL CAUSE • When sharpening the blade, follow the original ENGINE TO RUN ROUGH. BE CERTAIN AIR angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important CLEANER IS CLEAN AND ATTACHED TO THE that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of CARBURETOR BEFORE ADJUSTING CARBURE- grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbal- TOR. DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUST- anced blade will cause excessive vibration when MENTS. FACTORY SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTO- rotating at high speeds
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TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSE!(S) Engine fails to start • Engine shut-off _,witch OFF. Move to ON position. • Fuel shut-off val_'e closed. Open fuel shut-off valve. • Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. • Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. • Faulty spark plu(.i. Clean, adjust gap or replace. Loss of power; • Spark plug wire loose. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. operation erratic • Unit running on (,HOKE. Move
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NO. 247.795950 Repair Parts !9 50 47 17
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPP ER-SHREDDER MODEL NO. 247.795950 Repair Parts KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 742-0571 Blade 40 710-0380 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x t .75" Lg.* 710-1254 Hex Patch Bolt 3/8-2z x 41 681-0004 Flail Housing Ass'y.--L.H. 2.25" Lg. (Gr. 8) 42 781-0474A Flail Housing Ass'y.--R.H. 4 736-0217 L-Wash. 3/8" I.D.H.B 43 735-0639 Spark Plug Boot 5 736-0247 FI-Wash..406" I.D. x .25" 44 133412-0059-01 Engine--B&S 133412-0059-01 O.D. Hdn. 45 747-0531A Release Bar 6
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BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 133412-0059-01 Repair Parts 614 11 230 @_.._ 615 REF. PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 495133 Cylinder Assembly 2 399268 Bushing--Cylinder 3 *299819 Seal--Oil 5 214040 Head--Cylinder 7 *272157 Gasket--Cylinder Head Breather--Valve Chamber 8 495774 9 *27549 Gasket--Valve Cover _562 10 94621 Screw--Breather Mtg. Grommet--Breather Tube 11 66578 94221 t3 Screw--Cylinder Head (2-5/16" Long) 13J 94167 Stud--Cylinder Head 14 94679 Screw--Cylinder Head (2-15/32" Lon
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BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 133412-0059-01 Repair Parts REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12 *270080 Gasket--Crankcase (.01fi Thick, Std.) *270125 Gasket--Crkcse. (.005" "1" lick) *270126 Gasket--Crkcse. (.009" T lick) 16 495845 I Crankshaft Note: To Replace Cranks _aft Gear Pin--Order Part No. 230978. 18 493916 Cover Ass'y.--Crankcase 19 495660 Bushing_rankcase Coy 20 495307 Seal--Oil 21 66768 20 Plug--Oil Filler 22 94682 Screw--Crankcase Covel Mounting Sem 24 222698 Key--Flywheel 2
