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Owner’s Manual

CRAFTSMAN

8.0 Horse Power

3” diameter chipping capacity

CHIPPER-SHREDDER

Model No.

247.775860

CAUTION: Before using this product,

read this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

Printed in U.S.A.

770-0549M

(R970110)

Content

Page Content

Page

Warranty Information

Service & Adjustment

Safe Operation Practices

Off-Season Storage

Assembly

Trouble-Shooting

Operation

Repair Parts

Maintenance

WARRANTY INFORMATION

One-Year Warranty on Craftsman Chipper-Shredder

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman chipper-shredder is maintained, lubricated, and

tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the operator’s manual. Sears will repair, free

of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.

This warranty excludes the blades, chipper blades, flails, air cleaners, spark plugs, catcher bags and tires which

are expendable parts and become worn during normal use.

If this chipper-shredder is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the

date of purchase.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE

UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED

STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817wa, Hoffman Estates, II 60179

ACCESSORIES

These accessories were

available when the chipper

shredder was purchased.

They are also available at

most Sears retail outlets,

catalog and service centers.

Most Sears stores can order

repair parts for you when you

provide the model number of

your chipper-shredder.

Spark Air

Plug Filter

Engine Gas

Oil Can

Stabilizer

Tow Hitch Kit

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

HORSEPOWER;

8H.P.

CRANKCASE CAPACITY:

26oz. SAE 30 ENGINE OIL

PULE TANK CAPACITY:

4 Quart (UNLEADED)

RESISTOR SPARK PLUG:

(N4C)

GAP

.030

TIRE PRESSURE

24 PSI

Model Number

..........................................................

Serial Number...........................................................

Date of Purchase.......................................................

Record both serial number and date of purchase and

keep in a safe place for future reference.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not foilowed, could endanger the per-

sonai safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before

attempting to operate your chipper shredder. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in per

sonal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.

DANGER

Your chipper-shredder was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in

this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the oper

ator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious

injury to yourself or others.

WARNING; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

1. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety before

attempting to assemble this machine. Read,

understand, and follow all instructions on the machine

and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely

familiar with the controls and the proper use of the

machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a

safe place for future and regular reference and for

ordering replacement parts.

• Your chipper-shredder is a powerful tool, not a

plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all

times. Your unit has been designed to perform two

jobs; to chip and shred vegetation found in a normal

yard. Do not use it for any other purpose.

• Never allow children under age 16 to operate the unit.

Children 16 years and older should only operate the

unit under close parental supervision. Only

responsible individuals who are familiar with these

rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your

unit.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

particularly small children and pets. Stop the engine

when they are in the vicinity of the unit. Keep work

area clean and clear of branches or obstacles which

could cause you to stumble or fall.

• When feeding material into this equipment, be

extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles,

cans or other foreign objects are not included.

Personal injury or damage to the machine could result.

• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles, during

operation and while performing an adjustment or

repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be

thrown from the machine.

• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting

slacks and shirt. Shirt and slacks that cover the arms

and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Do

not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry and secure hair

so it is above shoulder length. They can be caught in

moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet,

sandals or sneakers. Wear gloves when feeding

materiai in the chipper chute or shredder hopper.

Never place your hands, feet, or any part of your body

into the shredder hopper, chipper chute, discharge

opening, or near any moving part while the engine is

running. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all

times. If it becomes necessary to push material into

the chipper chute or shredder hopper, use a smail

diameter stick, NOT YOUR HANDS.

If it is necessary for any reason to unclog the feed

intake or discharge openings or to inspect or repair any

part of the machine where a moving part can come in

contact with your body or ciothing, stop the machine,

aliow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire from the

spark plug and move it away from the spark plug

before attempting to unclog, inspect or repair.

Do not operate unit while under the influence of alcohol

or drugs.

The machine should only be operated on a level

surface. Never operate your unit on a slippery, wet,

muddy or icy surface. Keep your work area clean and

clear of branches or obstacles which could cause you

to stumble and fall. Do not overreach. Maintaining

proper footing and balance is essential to preventing

accidents.

Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to

build up in the discharge area as this will prevent

proper discharge and can result in kick-back from the

chipper chute.

Keep your face and body back from chipper chute to

avoid accidental bounce back of any material.

Do not transport machine while engine is running.

If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if

your machine should start making an unusual noise or

vibration, immediately stop the engine and allow the

machine to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the

spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug.

Take the following steps.

a. Inspect for damage.

b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.

c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure

continued safe operation.

Never attempt to attach or remove catcher bag when

engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait for the

impeller to come to a complete stop. The impeller

continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine

is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the

impeller area until you are sure the impeller has

stopped rotating.

• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn.

Do not touch.

• Do not allow leaves or other debris to build-up on

engine’s muffler. The debris could ignite and cause a

fire.

• Do not attempt to shred or chip material larger than

specified in this manual. Personal injury or damage to

the machine could result.

• Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over

carburetor air-intake is removed, except for

adjustment. Removal of such parts could create a fire

hazard.

• Only use accessories approved for this machine by the

manufacturer. Read, understand, and follow all

instructions provided with the approved accessory.

• If situations occur which are not covered by this

manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your

dealer for assistance.

• Keep discharge chute deflector, chipper chute door,

and all other guards and safety devices in place and

operating properly.

• Only operate unit in good daylight. Do not operate unit

at night or in dark areas where your vision may be

impaired.

2. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the

presence of small children. Children are often attracted to

the chipper-shredder and the chipping and shredding

activity. Never assume that children will remain where you

last saw them.

• Keep children out of the work area and under the

watchful eye of a responsible adult other than the

operator.

• Be alert and turn the unit off if a child enters the area.

• Never allow children under the age of 16 to operate the

chipper-shredder.

3. SERVICE

• Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels.

They are extremely flammable and the vapors are

explosive.

a. Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away

from heat and open flame, and out of the reach of

children. Check and add fuel before starting the

engine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while

the engine is running. Allow engine to cool at

least two minutes before refueling.

b. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any

spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it

may cause a fire or explosion.

c. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other

sources of ignition.

d. Never refuel unit indoors because flammable

vapors will accumulate in the area.

e. Never store the machine or fuel container inside

where there is an open flame or spark such as a

gas hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer

or furnace.

• Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the

exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide,

which is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous

gas.

• To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and muffler free of

leaves, grass, and other debris build-up. Clean up fuel

and oil spillage. Allow unit to cool at least 5 minutes

before storing.

• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain

the impeller and all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep wire away

from spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Do not

use flammable solutions to clean air filter.

• Check the blade and engine mounting screws at

frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also visually

inspect blades for wear and/or damage (e.g., bent,

cracked). Replace with blades which meet original

equipment specifications.

• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

• After striking a foreign object, immediately stop the

engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark

plug, and thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage.

Repair damage before starting and operating unit.

• Do not alter or tamper with the engine’s governor

setting. The governor controls the maximum safe

operating speed of the engine. Over-speeding the

engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the

engine and to other moving parts of the machine.

4. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Restrict the use of this power machine to

persons who read, understand and follow the

warnings and instructions in this manual and on

the machine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester

meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual.)

ASSEMBLY

Hopper

Discharge Chute

Chipper Chute

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline

or oil in the engine. After assembly, see

OPERATION section of this manual for proper fuel

and engine oil fill-up.

NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your

chipper-shredder, stand behind the unit with the

engine farthest away from you.

Your chipper-shredder has been completely assembled

at the factory, except for the hopper assembly, chipper

chute, discharge chute and the catcher bag.

These parts are shipped loose in the carton. A pair of

safety glasses and a bottle of oil are also included in

the carton.

1. REMOVE CHIPPER-SHREDDER

FROM CARTON

• Cut the corners of the carton.

• Remove all packing inserts.

• Remove all loose parts including owner’s

manual. See figure 1.

• Roll chipper-shredder out of the carton.

• Make certain all parts and literature have been

removed before the carton is discarded.

2. LOOSE PARTS

a. Hopper Assembly

b. Discharge Chute

c. Chipper Chute

d. Catcher Bag

e. Bottle of Oil

f. Safety Glasses

g. Owner’s Manual (not shown in figure 1)

Safety

Glasses

Catcher Bag

Bottle

of Oil

Figure 1

3. TOOLS REQUIRED

1. 1/2" or Adjustable Wrenches

2. 7/16" or Adjustable Wrenches

3. Funnel

4. DISCONNECTING SPARK PLUG

• Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it

away from the spark plug before assembiing the

chipper-shredder. See figure 2.

5. ATTACHING DISCHARGE CHUTE

• Remove the wing knobs from each side of the

discharge opening on the chipper-shredder. See

figure 3.

• Using two 7/16" wrenches, remove hex iock

nut, two spacers, and the hex boit from top of

the housing assembiy. For easy assembly, do

not remove the second spacer from the hex bolt.

• Place the discharge chute in position on the

discharge opening. Insert hex bolt and spacer

through hinge on discharge chute and housing

(spacer fits inside of hinge). See figure 3 inset.

• Piace second spacer over hex boit inside the

other part of the hinge. Secure with hex lock nut.

Tighten securely.

• Secure both sides of discharge chute to housing

using wing knobs that you earlier removed.

Tighten wing knobs.

6. ATTACHING HOPPER ASSEMBLY

• Remove the 8-3/8” iong hex bolt and the hex nut

from the bottom of the inlet guide opening.

• Piace the hopper assembiy on the ground and

hoid it in the position shown in step 1 in figure 4.

• Holding the hopper, push hopper pivot door

down inside the hopper. See figure 4.

• Siide the hopper assembiy towards the chipper

shredder housing so that the upper guide on the

hopper assembly slides under the stop washer

on each side of the inlet guide. See figure 4.

• Align the two hoies (one on each side) of the

iower hopper with the two hoies (one on each

side) of the iniet guide.

• insert the hex boit (that you earlier removed)

from the ieft through the hole on the hopper and

the iniet guide. Insert the hex nut onto the bolt

from the other side. See figure 4 inset.

Tighten the bolt. This will secure the hopper

assembly to the inlet guide.

To raise \he hopper, hold the hopper by the

hand-hold and lift it up till it clicks into position.

To lowerthe hopper, hold the hopper by the

hand-hold and pull the release bar. The hopper

should drop down. See figure 5.

1. Lift hopper up

7. ATTACHING THE CHIPPER

CHUTE

• Remove the three cupped washers and hex

nuts from the weld studs beside the opening on

the left side of the housing. See figure 6.

Chipper

Chute

• Remove the two sets of hex bolt, lock nut, and

flat washer from the two holes on the upper end

of the brace.

• Place the chipper chute over the weld studs so

the slot on the chute is towards the bottom. Align

the three holes on the chute with the three weld

studs. See figure 6.

• Secure with the three pairs of cupped washers

and hex nuts that you earlier removed. Do not

tighten the nuts at this time. Make sure to place

the cupped side of the washer against the

chipper chute.

• Your unit is shipped with one end of the brace

already secured to the lower frame. Loosen the

bolts securing the brace to the frame.

• Align the holes on the chute with the holes on

the brace. See figure 6.

• insert one each of the hex bolts , lock nuts, and

flat washers (that you earlier removed) through

each hole in the chute and the brace. See figure

6 for the correct order. Tighten the bolts.

• Tighten the bolts securing the brace to the frame.

• Tighten the three nuts on the weld studs.

8. ATTACHING THE CATCHER BAG

Your chipper-shredder is equipped with a catcher bag

to catch the shredded material.

• To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag

over the chute deflector so it completely covers

the chute deflector.

• Depress the plunger on the draw- string, and pull

on the drawstring until the bag is tight around the

chute opening. Release plunger to lock it into

position. See figure 7.

Weld Stud

Figure 6

OPERATION

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.

The operation of any chipper-shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result

in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses provided with the chipper-shredder or eye shields before

chipping or shredding, or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

1. KNOW YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER

Hopper Assembly

Chipper

Chute

Figure 8

Starter Handle

2. OPERATING CONTROLS

Release Bar

Used to release the hopper when raising or lowering.

See figure 8.

Choke Lever

Used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor

when starting a cold engine. See figure 8.

Starter Handle

Used to manually start the engine. See figure 8.

Hopper Assembly

Allows leaves and small branches upto 1” diameter to

be fed into the impeller for chipping and shredding.

Lower the hopper to collect raked material for

shredding.

Throttle Control

Regulates speed of the engine. See figure 8.

Chipper Chute

Allows bulky vegetation like stalks or heavy branches

upto 3” diameter to be fed into the impeller for

chipping and shredding. See figure 8.

Catcher Bag (Not Shown)

Used to collect the shredded material.

MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS

Sears chipper-shredders conform to the safety standard B 71.6 -1990 of the American National Standards Institute.

stopping Engine

Move throttle control lever to STOP position.

Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from

spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

WARNING: Before using your chipper

shredder, again refer to the safety rules on

pages and 4 of this manual. Always be

careful.

3. GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

Oil (Packed with unit)

• Only use high quality detergent oil rated with

API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select

the oil’s viscosity grade according to your

expected operating temperature. Follow the

chart below.

Colder

32°F

5W30

Warmer

SAE 30

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,

etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these

multiviscosity oils will result in increased oil

consumption when used above 32°F. Check the oil

level more frequently to avoid possible engine

damage from running low on oil.

Fill engine with oil as follows.

• Remove oil fill dipstick. See figure 9

Remove dipstick

Remove cap

• With chipper-shredder on level ground, use a

funnel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on

dipstick. Capacity is approximately 26 ounces.

Be careful not to overfill.

• Check oil level.

• Add oil if necessary.

• Replace dipstick and tighten.

NOTE: Do not overfill. Oil bottle packed with unit

contains 26 oz. of oil.

Gasoline

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which leads to

separation and formation of acids during storage.

Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine

while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel

system should be emptied before storage for 30

days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine

and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE

instructions for additional information. Never use

engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank

or permanent damage may occur.

Fill gas tank with gas as follows.

• Remove fuel cap.

• Make sure the container (from which you will

pour the gasoline) is clean and free from rust or

foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may

be stale from long periods of storage in the

container.

• Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free

automotive gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high

octane gasoline. See figure 9.

• Replace fuel cap.

WARNING: Do not fill closer than 1/2 inch

of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to

allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is

accidently spilled, move chipper-shredder

away from area of spill. Avoid creating any

source of ignition until gasoline vapors have

disappeared.

Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running

out of gasoline while operating the chipper

shredder.

If 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.

4. STARTING ENGINE

WARNING: Be sure no one other than

the operator is standing near the chipper

shredder while starting or operating. Do not

operate this chipper-shredder unless the

chute deflector has been properly installed

and is secured with the hand knobs.

NOTE: To prevent the unit from sliding, place your

foot firmly against the tire.

plug.

Move starter switch to “ON” position.

Move choke lever to CHOKE position (in the

direction of the arrow),

if restarting a warm engine after a short

shutdown, move choke lever to “No Choke”

position.

Grasp starter handie and pull rope out slowly

until engine reaches start of compression cycle

(rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let

the rope rewind slowly.

Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope

return to starter slowly.

When engine starts, move choke lever to half

choke position until engine runs smoothly and

then to No Choke position.

If engine fails to start after three pulls, move

choke lever to No Choke position and pull starter

rope again.

If engine fires, but does not continue to run,

move choke lever to Full Choke position and pull

rope again.

Move choke lever to OFF position as engine

warms up.

NOTE: A noise will be heard when finding the start of

the compression cycle. This noise is caused by the

flails and fingers which are part of the shredding

mechanism falling into place, and should be

expected. In addition, the flails and fingers will be

noisy after the engine is started, until the impeller

reaches full speed.

5. STOPPING ENGINE

• Move starter switch to OFF position.

• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from

spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

6. USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER

WARNING: Do not attempt to shred or

chip any material other than vegetation

found in a normal yard (i.e., branches,

leaves, twigs, etc.).

The chipper-shredder is designed for three

different methods of operation.

a. Leaves and small branches up to 1''

diameter (maximum) can be fed into the

hopper assembly when it is in the raised or

lowered position. See figure 12.

b. Bulky material, such as stalks or heavy

branches, up to 3” in diameter should be

fed into the chipper chute. See figure 12.

WARNING: Do not put material larger

than is specified into the hopper, and/or into

the chipper chute. Personal injury or

damage to the machine could result.

• If it becomes necessary to push material into the

chipper-shredder, use a small diameter stick -

NOT YOUR HANDS. The stick should be small

enough that it will be ground up if it gets into the

impeller assembly.

7. LOWER THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY

• To lower the hopper assembly, use one hand to

grasp the hand-hold at the top of the hopper

assembly and lift slightly. See figure 5.

• Pull up on the release bar, and lower the hopper

assembly to the ground. Release the bar. See

figure 5.

WARNING: Never remove chute deflector

till the unit has completely stopped. Never

shut off the engine until all chipping is

completed.

For best performance, it is important to keep the

shredding blade and the chipper blades sharp. If the

composition of the material being discharged

changes (becomes stringy, etc.) or if the rate at which

the material is discharged slows down considerably, it

is likely that the shredding blade and/or chipper

blades are dull and need to be sharpened or

replaced. Refer to Service and Adjustments section.

IMPORTANT: There is a flail screen located inside

the housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen

becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in

the Service and Adjustments section.

WARNING: The chipper-shredder

discharges materials with considerable

velocity. Keep away from the area around the

discharge chute. Always stop the engine

and disconnect spark plug wire when

removing or attaching the bag, changing

containers, or removing the shredded

material. Wear safety glasses and gloves

whenever using your chipper-shredder.

MAINTENANCE

1. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Always observe safety rules when performing

any maintenance.

• The warranty on this snow thrower does not

cover items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value from

the warranty, operator must maintain the chipper

shredder as instructed in this manual.

• Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to maintain your unit properly.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual should be checked at least

once each season.

Follow the maintenance schedule given below.

Periodically check all fasteners and make sure

these are tight.

WARNING: Always stop the engine and

disconnect the spark plug wire before

performing any maintenance or

adjustments. Never remove discharge

chute till the engine has completely stopped.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE

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SERVICE DATES

Oil pivot points

Clean shredder

Check engine oil

Change engine oil

Service air cleaner

Clean engine

Reset spark plug

Clean muffler

2. CLEANING

• Clean the chipper-shredder 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 thoroughly in the shade. Do not use heat.

3. ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil

• Only use high quality detergent oil rated with

API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select

the oil’s viscosity grade according to your

expected operating temperature. Refer to

page 9 of this manual for viscosity chart.

• The four-cycle engine of your chipper

shredder will normally consume some oil.

Therefore, check engine oil level regularly

approximately every five hours of operation

and before each usage.

• Stop engine and wait several minutes before

checking oil level. With engine on level ground,

the oil must be to FULL mark on dipstick .

• Change engine oil after the first five hours of

operation, and every twenty-five hours

thereafter.

To Drain Oil

Drain oil while engine is warm. Follow the

instructions given below.

• Remove oil drain plug. Catch oil in a suitable

container.

• When engine is drained of all oil, replace drain

plug securely.

• Refill with fresh oil. Refer to GAS AND OIL

FILL-UP section.

• Replace dipstick.

Air Cieaner

The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust, etc.,

from entering the carburetor and being forced into

the engine and is important to engine life and

performance. The air cleaner consists of a pre

cleaner or foam filter, and a paper filter.

Never run

the engine without air cleaner completely assembled.

To Service Air Cleaner:

1. Service pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of use,

or at least once a season,

2. Service filter every 100 hours of use, or at least

once a season.

3. Service pre-cleaner and filter more often under

dusty conditions.

• Remove wing nut and cover.

• Slide pre-cleaner off filter. Clean the inside of

base and cover thoroughly.

Cooling Fins

BASE-

PAPER FILTER FOAM HLTER (IF SO EQUIPPED)

COVER

WING NUT

Figure 13

• Clean pre-cleaner as follows:

a. Wash in water and detergent solution, and

squeeze (do not twist) until all dirt is

removed.

b. Rinse thoroughly in clear water.

c. Wrap in a clean cloth and squeeze (do not

twist) until completely dry, or allow to air dry.

d. Saturate with engine oil and squeeze (don’t

twist) to distribute oil and remove excess oil.

NOTE: If the pre-cleaner is torn or damaged in any

way, repiace it.

• If necessary, replace paper filter (do not attempt

to clean). Install new filter on base.

• Slide pre-cleaner over filter.

• Install cover and wing nut.

• Tighten wing nut securely.

Clean Engine

• Clean engine periodically. Remove dirt and

debris with a cloth or brush.

• Frequently remove grass clippings, dirt and

debris from cooling fins, air intake screen and

levers and linkage. This will help ensure

adequate cooling and correct engine speed.

See figure 14

Figure 14

• Yeariy or every 25 hours, whichever occurs first,

remove the blower housing and clean the areas

shown in figure 14 to avoid overspeeding,

overheating and engine damage. Clean more

often if necessary.

NOTE: Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not

recommended as water could contaminate the fuei

system.

WARNING: Temperature of muffler and

nearby areas may exceed 150° F(65°C).

Avoid these areas.

Spark Plug

• Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to .030"

at least once a season or every 50 hours of

operation. See figure 15. Spark plug

replacement is recommended at the start of

each season. Refer to engine parts list for

correct spark plug type.

NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug

should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and

washing with a commercial solvent.

Muffler

WARNING: Do not operate the chipper

shredder without a muffler, or tamper with

the exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or

spark arresters could create a fire hazard.

Inspect periodically, and replace if necessary. If

your engine is equipped with a spark arrester

screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for

cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.

WARNING: Always stop engine,

disconnect spark plug wire, and move it

away from spark plug before performing

any adjustments or repairs.

4. LUBRICATION

Lubricate the pivot points on the release bar, hopper

assembly, chute deflector and chipper chute once a

season using a light oil. See figure 16

Figure 16: Lubrication Chart

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS

1. REMOVING THE FLAIL

SCREEN

If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove

the flail screen and clean area as follows.

• Stop engine, make certain the chipper

shredder has come to a complete stop and

disconnect spark plug wire from the spark

plug before unclogging the chute.

• Remove the two hand knobs on each side of

the discharge chute (also called the chute

deflector).

• Lift the discharge chute up, and keep it out

of the way.

• Remove two hairpin clips from the clevis

pins which extend through the housing.

Remove the clevis pins. See figure 17.

• Pull the flail screen from inside the housing.

See figure 17.

• Clean the screen by scraping or washing

with water.

• Reinstall the screen.

• Put the discharge chute back to its original

position and tighten the hand knobs.

NOTE: Be certain to reassemble the flail screen

with the curved side down.

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Craftsman 247.775860 User Manual [en, es]

Owner’s Manual

CHIPPER-SHREDDER

247.775860

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Information

ACCESSORIES

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

1. GENERAL OPERATION

2. CHILDREN

3. SERVICE

4. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

ASSEMBLY

Discharge Chute

2. LOOSE PARTS

e. Bottle of Oil

Figure 1

3. TOOLS REQUIRED

4. DISCONNECTING SPARK PLUG

5. ATTACHING DISCHARGE CHUTE

6. ATTACHING HOPPER ASSEMBLY

8. ATTACHING THE CATCHER BAG

OPERATION

1. KNOW YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER

Starter Handle

2. OPERATING CONTROLS

Release Bar

Choke Lever

Throttle Control

MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS

3. GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

Oil (Packed with unit)

Gasoline

4. STARTING ENGINE

5. STOPPING ENGINE

6. USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER

MAINTENANCE

1. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

2. CLEANING

3. ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil

To Drain Oil

Air Cieaner

To Service Air Cleaner:

Cooling Fins

Muffler

4. LUBRICATION

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS