Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
5 HORSEPOWER
3 CUTTING STAGE
MULCHING AND BAGGING
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
O a PERSONAL INJURY.
TRAINING
® Read this owner's manual carefully in its entirety before
attempting to assemble or operate this machine,. Be com
pletely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this
machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
® Children must never be allowed to operate this equipment.
® No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while
taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions.
® This equipment should never be operated in the vicinity
of children, pets or other persons
® 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,
® Never place your hands or any part of your body or cloth
ing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute, or near
any moving part while the machine or engine is running.
® If it is necessary for any reason to inspect or repair the
feeding chamber or any part of the machine where a mov
ing part can come in contact with your body or clothing,
stop the machine, allow it to cool, disconnect the spark
plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the
spark plug before attempting such inspection or repair,
PREPARATION
® Wear safety glasses provided with your unit while operat
ing the chipper-shredder to prevent injury from any mate
rial which may be ejected out of the openings,
® Wear proper apparel Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing,.
Wear gloves when handling material
® HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE as It is an extremely
flammable fuel.
® Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do not fill the
fuel tank indoors, while the engine is running, or while the
engine is still hot. Turn the unit off and let the engine coo!
before refueling
® Fuel your chipper-shredder in a clean area. Do not
smoke while refueling
® Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times except during
refueling
® Avoid spilling gasoline or oil Wipe the unit clean of any
spilled fuel or oil.
® Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away from heat
or open flame, and out of reach of children
® This machine should be operated only upon a level surface,
® Assure that ail screws, nuts and bolts and other fasteners
are properly secured.
OPERATION
® When feeding shreddable 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
If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if
your machine should start making an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away
from the spark plug. Allow the machine to stop and take
the following steps:
Inspect for damage.
Replace or repair any damaged parts.
Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure contin
ued safe operation
The engine must be kept clean of debris and other accu
mulations.
Do not allow an accumulation of processed materia! to
build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper
discharge and can result in kick-back from feed opening
Never place your hands or any other part of your body or
clothing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute or
near any moving part while the engine is running.
Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good work
ing condition to assure continued safe operation.
Always stand dear of Ihe discharge area when operating
this machine.
Keep your face and body back from the feed opening to
avoid accidental bounce back of any material.
Do not over-reach. Keep proper balance and footing at all
times
The engine governor settings on your machine must not
be altered, changed, or tampered with The governor
controls the maximum safe operating speeds and pro
tects the engine and all moving parts from damage
caused by overspeed.
Do not transport machine while engine is running.
Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over
carburetor air intake is removed, except for adjustment.
Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
® When this equipment is stopped for servicing, inspection,
storage or to change an accessory, make sure the spark
plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug and moved
away from the spark plug. The machine should be
allowed to cool down before making such inspection,
adjustments, service, etc Maintain your machine with
care and keep it clean for the best and continued safe
operation..
® Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter,
® When not in use, your machine should be stored out of
the reach of children Keep where gasoline fumes will not
reach an open flame or spark. For long periods of stor
age, refer to the "Storage” section of this manual
A
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS—ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Craftsman Chipper-Shredder It has been designed, engi
neered and manufactured to give you the best possible
dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem
edy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/
Department- We have competent, well-trained technicians
and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your chipper-shredder
properly Always observe the “SAFETY RULES "
MODEL
NUMBER,
SERIAL
NUMBER,
DATE OF
PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A LABEL ATTACHED TO THE FRAME OF THE
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.,
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
® Read and observe the safety rules.
® Foiiow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your chipper-shredder
® Foiiow the instructions under "Maintenance” and "Storage" sections of this Owner’s Manual
WARRANTY
ONE YEAR LKVIITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHIPPER-SHREDDER
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Chipper-Shredder is maintained, lubricated and
tuned up according to the instructions in the owner’s manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in
material and workmanship
If this Craftsman Chipper-Shredder Is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30
days from the date of purchase
This warranty does not cover:
® Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, chipper blades, flails, air cleaners,
maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAiLABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN CHIPPER-SHREDDER TO THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT 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 may vary from stale to
state,
SEARS. ROEBUCK AND CO. , Department 731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, !L 60684
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an interna! 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 main
tained 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 (see
page 23) is available through your Sears Authorized Service Center.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Fìat-"
Washer
5/16" I.D.
Hex Lock
Nut 5/16-18
Thread
Hex Bolt
-5/16-18 X 8-3/8" Long
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO
LINE or OIL After assembly, see operation section of
this manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommen
dations,
NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your
chipper-shredder, stand behind and face the hopper
(engine is at the front of the unit).
Your chipper-shredder has been completely assem
bled at the factory, except for the hopper assembly
(hopper hood and upper leaf ramp section have been
sub-assembled), upper guide assembly, chute deflec
tor and the catcher bag. The hardware pack and safe
ty glasses are also included in the carton.
The hardware pack contains the parts shown in figure
1 (shown full size).
TO REMOVE CHIPPER-SHREDDER FROM CARTON
Cut the corners of the carton Remove all packing
inserts. Roll chipper-shredder out of the carton Make
certain all parts and literature have been removed
before the carton is discarded.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Phillips Screwdriver
(2) 1/2" or Adjustable Wrenches
(2) 7/16" or Adjustable Wrenches
Truss Machine Screws
1/4-20 X 1/2" Long
Hex Lock Nuts
1/4-20 Thread
FIGURE 1.
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Spacers
(Inside
iHinge).
Hand
Knob
IHex Bolt
8-3/8" Long
Flat Washer
Hex Lock Nut
FIGURE 3.
Hopper Pivot
Door. /y—
_______
Hopper Ae^bly
----------------!-----
ASSEMBLE THIS \U Truss Screws
TRUSS SCREW Vy
AND NUT FIRST ¡f;i^
‘ ' Upper
Release
Bar
Remove Truss
Upper Screw and Nut
Guide
Assembly
FIGURE 4.
FIGURE 5
Hex Boit
Chute
Deflector
Upper
Guide
Assembly
Leaf
Ramp
Section
Plunger
HOW TO SET-UP YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER
MAKE CERTAIN THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE IS DISCONNECTED AND MOVED
AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG
BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE CHIPPER
SHREDDER.
■-»-ATTACHING THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY
® Remove the hand knobs and cupped washers from
each side of the discharge opening on the left side
of the chipper-shredder.
® Remove hex lock nut, two spacers and hex bolt
from inside the hinge on top of the discharge open
ing, Do not remove one spacer from the hex bolt.
® Place the chute deflector in position on the dis
charge opening Insert hex bolt and spacer through
hinge on chute deflector and housing (spacer fits
inside of hinge). See figure 2.
® Place second spacer over hex bolt, inside other
part of hinge Secure with hex lock nut. Tighten
securely.
® Secure both sides of chute deflector to housing
using hand knobs and cupped washers (cupped side
of washers go against chute deflector).
^ATTACHING THE UPPER GUIDE ASSEMBLY
Place upper guide assembly in position on frame,
making certain edges of the upper guide assembly
are underneath stop washers, and the release bar is
in the slots. See figure 3 insert hex bolt 8-3/8" long
through upper guide assembly and frame. Secure
with flat washer and hex lock nut
NOTE: Make certain upper guide assembly can pivot
by pulling up on release bar and lowering upper guide
assembly, if necessary, loosen hex lock nut a turn or
two. Put the upper guide assembly back into the
raised position.
^ATTACHING THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY
Your chipper-shredder has been shipped with the
upper leaf ramp section attached to the hopper
assembly. See figure 4. Attach the hopper assembly
to the upper guide assembly as follows Be certain to
place heads of all truss machine screws inside of
hopper assembly.
® Remove one truss machine screw and nut from
each side of hopper assembly as shown in figure 4.
Push hopper pivot door down inside lower part
of hopper as you place hopper assembly (both
pieces) inside upper guide assembly. Replace
truss screws and nuts just removed, using the hole
shown in figure 4, one on each side. Tighten finger
tight only,
® Place the six truss machine screws and nuts found
in hardware pack in the remaining holes of hopper
assembly, alternating sides of the unit and tighten
ing finger tight only.
® After assembling all eight screws, tighten them
securely.
^attachingthe CATCHER BAG
Your chipper-shredder is equipped with a catcher bag
to catch the shredded material.
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® To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag
over the chute deflector so it completely covers the
chute opening. Depress the plunger on the draw
string, and puli on the drawstring until the bag is tight
around the chute opening Release plunger to lock it
into position. See figure 5.
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.
MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS
Sears chipper-shredders conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute,
OPERATING CONTROLS (See figure 6)
RELEASE BAR—Used to release the hopper when
raising or lowering .
CHOKE LEVER—Used to enrich the fuel mixture in
the carburetor when starting a cold engine.
BEFORE USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER, AGAIN REFER TO THE “SAFETY RULES” AS SHOWN ON
PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL.
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 the safety glasses pro
vided with the chipper-shredder or eye shields before chipping or shredding, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for
over spectacles or standard glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.
STARTER HANDLE—Used to manually start the
engine,
THROTTLE CONTROL—Controls engine speed and
stops the engine.
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BEFORE STARTING
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
NOTE: ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL FILL
CRANKCASE WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING. BE
VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER
THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL
OR FUEL
Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades
30or10W30 ^
C 5W30
-20° 0° 32° 60° 80° 100°
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE
NEXT OIL CHANGE. ALL OILS MUST BE A P I.
SERVICE CLASSIFICATION SD, SE OR SF
® Fill engine with oil as follows. Remove oil fill dip
stick. See figure 7 With chipper-shredder level,
use a funnel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on
dipstick. Capacity is approximately 1-1/4 pints Be
careful not to overfill. Tilt chipper-shredder toward
the left (from behind the hopper), then re-level.
Check oil level Refill to FULL mark on dipstick if
necessary. Replace dipstick and tighten.
Caution: 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
empty before storage for 30 days or longer. Refer to
"Storage” section of this manual for details. Use fresh
fuel each season,
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel lank or permanent damage may result
NOTE: USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL. STORE IN
APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS.
USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS,
® Remove fuel cap and fill fuel tank, See figure 8,
Use fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasoline.
Capacity is 3 quarts. Replace fuel cap.
WARNING: DO NOT FILL CLOSER
THAN 1/2 INCH OF TOP OF FUEL TANK
TO PREVENT SPILLS AND TO ALLOW
A
FOR FUEL EXPANSION. IF GASOLINE
IS ACCIDENTLY SPILLED, MOVE CHIP
PER-SHREDDER AWAY FROM AREA
OF SPILL. AVOID CREATING ANY
SOURCE OF IGNITION UNTIL GASO
LINE 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 unciog the unit before it can be
restarted. Refer to "Removing the Flail Screen" on
page 13.
TO START ENGINE
WARNING: BE SURE NO ONE OTHER
THAN THE OPERATOR IS STANDING
A
® Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark
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
out slowly until engine reaches start of compres
sion cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this
point). Let the rope rewind slowly.
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 mech
anism 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.
NEAR THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER
WHILE STARTING OR OPERATING. DO
NOT OPERATE THIS CHIPPER-SHRED
DER UNLESS THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED
AND IS SECURED WITH THE HAND
KNOBS.
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® Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on start handle.. Let rope rewind
slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against
starter.
® Repeat preceding two instructions until engine
fires When engine starts, move choke lever on
engine halfway between CHOKE and RUN.
NOTE: If engine does not fire after three attempts,
move choke lever halfway between CHOKE and RUN
position and try again See figure 9,
The chipper-shredder is designed for three different
be fed into the hopper assembly when it is in the
raised position See figure 10 If it becomes neces
sary 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 gets into the impeller assembly
WARNING: DO NOT PUT MATERIAL
LARGER THAN 1/2" IN DIAMETER INTO
THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY. MATERIAL
UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 3" IN DIAMETER
MATERIAL MAY BE FED INTO THE
CHIPPER CHUTE. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO SHRED OR CHIP ANY MATERIAL
LARGER THAN 3" IN DIAMETER. PER
SONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE
MACHINE COULD RESULT.
FIGURE 9
® Move throttle control to IDLE position for a few min
utes warm-up Move choke lever to RUN position
as engine warms up.
NOTE: In order to idle smoothly, a new engine may
require 3 to 5 minutes running above slow idle speed
Idle speed has been adjusted to be correct after this
break-in period.
TO STOP ENGINE
® Move throttle control lever to STOP position See
figure 9.
® Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended,
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,
leaves, twigs, etc,).
WARNING: THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER
DISCHARGES MATERIALS WITH CON
SIDERABLE VELOCITY. KEEP AWAY
FROM THE AREA AROUND THE CHUTE
DEFLECTOR. ALWAYS STOP THE
ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE WHEN REMOVING
OR ATTACHING THE BAG WHEN
CHANGING CONTAINERS OR WHEN
REMOVING THE SHREDDED MATERI
AL. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND
GLOVES WHENEVER USING YOUR
CHIPPER-SHREDDER.
No Larger
Than 1/2"
V
\
Hopper
Assembly
FIGURE 10.
® Leaves and small twigs can be raked into the hop
per assembly when the hopper assembly is low
ered to the ground. See figure 11. Small branches
up to 1/2" diameter can also be fed into the hop
per assembly in this position. See figure 12,
^Diameter
\
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No Larger Than
1/2" Diameter
FIGURE 12.
To lower the hopper assembly, use one hand to
grasp the handle at the top of the hopper assembly
and lift slightly. Pull up on the release bar, and
lower the hopper assembly to the ground. Release
the bar. See figure 13..
® Bulky material, such as stalks or heavy branches,
up to 3" in diameter, should be fed into the chipper
chute See figure 14.
WARNING: ПЛАКЕ CERTAIN THE CHIP
PER CHUTE DOOR IS CLOSED WHEN
A
NOT IN USE.
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOIVIMENOATIONS
® Periodically check ail fasteners and be sure they
are tight.
® Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule on
page 15.
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
LUBRICATION
Lubricate the pivot points on the release bar, hopper
assembly, chute deflector and chipper chute once a
season using a light oil.
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 on page 13 For
best performance, it is important to keep the shred
ding blade and the chipper blades sharp. If the com
position 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, page 13.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
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 level, the oil must be to FULL mark
on dipstick (refer to figure 7) Change engine oil after
the first five hours of operation, and every twenty-five
hours thereafter
® Drain oil while engine is warm.
Remove oil drain plug. Refer to figure 7. Tip the
chipper-shredder, and catch oil in a suitable con
tainer.
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When engine is drained of all oil, replace drain plug
securely.
® Refill with fresh oil. Above 32°, use oil labeled SAE
30 or 10W30. Below 32°, use oil labeled 5W20.
Capacity is approximately 1-1/4 pints Refer to
nate the fuel system.
Yearly or every 25 hours, whichever occurs first,
remove the blower housing and clean the areas
shown in figure 16 to avoid overspeeding, overheating
and engine damage. Clean more often if necessary .
WARNING: PERIODICALLY CLEAN
MUFFLER AREA TO REMOVE ALL
A
GRASS, DIRT AND COMBUSTIBLE
DEBRIS.
Clean Out
i Chaff and Dirt
FIGURE 16.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset
to ,030" at least once a season or every 50 hours of
operation. See figure 17. 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.
\
Screw
Screw
Cover
FIGURE 15.
CLEAN ENGINE
Clean engine periodically. Remove dirt and debris
with a cloth or brush Cleaning with a forceful spray of
MUFFLER
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.
CLEANING
® 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
thoroughly in the shade. Do not use heat.
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STORAGE
NEVER STORE YOUR CHIPPER
SHREDDER INDOORS OR IN AN EN
CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA
IF GASOLINE REGAINS IN THE TANK.
FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME,
SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT FROM A FUR
NACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES
DRYER, CIGARETTE, ETC.
To prevent engine damage if chipper-shredder is not
used for more than 30 days, follow the steps beiow.
NOTE: GASOLINE MUST BE REMOVED OR
TREATED TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM
FORMING IN THE TANK, FILTER, HOSE AND CAR
BURETOR DURING STORAGE ALSO DURING
STORAGE, ALCOHOL-BLENDED GASOLINE THAT
USES ETHANOL OR METHANOL (SOMETIMES
CALLED GASOHOL) ATTRACTS WATER. IT ACTS
ON THE GASOLINE TO FORM ACIDS WHICH DAM
AGE THE ENGINE.
To remove gasoline, run engine until tank is empty
and engine stops Then disconnect fuel line at carbu
retor or fuel tank. Be careful not to damage fuel line,
fittings or fuel tank, Drain any remaining fuel from the
system If you do not want to remove gasoline, Sears
Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No, 33500 may be added to
any gasoline left in the tank to minimize gum deposits
and acids,, if the tank is almost empty, mix stabilizer
with fresh gasoline in a separate container and add
some to the tank Always follow instructions on
stabilizer container. Then run engine at least 10
minutes after stabilizer is added to allow mixture
to reach carburetor. Store chipper-shredder in
safe place. See warning in previous column.
You can help keep your engine in good operating
condition during storage by:
® Changing oil.
® Lubricating the piston/cyiinder area by first remov
ing the spark plug and squirting clean engine oil
into the spark plug hole Then cover the spark plug
hole with a rag to absorb oil spray. Next, rotate the
engine by pulling the starter two or three times.
Finally, reinstall spark plug and attach spark plug
wire.
Protect the chipper-shredder during storage by:
® Thoroughly cleaning the chipper-shredder .
® if storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed,
coat metal parts with a light oil or silicone to pre
vent rust.
® Store in a clean, dry area Do not store next to cor
rosive materials, such as fertilizer.
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SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: ALWAYS STOP ENGINE
AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
AND MOVE IT AWAY FROM SPARK
PLUG BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS.
REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN
If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the
flail screen and dean area as follows,
® Stop the 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.
NOTE: Be certain to reassemble the flail screen with
the curved side down as shown in figure 18.
NOTE: When reassembling, the cupped washer goes
on the bottom of the chipper chute with the cupped
side against the chute,
® Rotate the impeller assembly by hand until you
locate one of the chipper blades in the chipper
chute opening,. Remove the blade, using a 3/16"
alien wrench on the outside of the blade and 1/2"
wrench on the impeller assembly (inside the hous
ing). See figuréis
e Remove the other blade in the same manner.
Chute Deflector-m
Hand Knobs
FIGURE 18.
SHARPENING OR REPLACING THE BLADES
CHIPPER BLADES
® Disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from
nuts and washers A 1/2" wrench is required. See
figure 18
Replace or sharpen blades If sharpening, make cer
tain to remove an equal amount from each blade.
Reassemble in reverse order.
Make certain blades are reassembled with the sharp
edge facing the direction shown in figure 19 (sharp
edge is assembled toward the slotted opening in the
impeller assembly),
SHREDDING BLADE
The shredding blade may be removed for sharpening
or replacement as follows,
@ Disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from
spark plug.
® Lower the hopper assembly. Block up the housing.
which secure the chute deflector, and raise the
chute deflector .
® Insert a 1/2" or 3/4" diameter pipe through the flail
screen into the impeller to keep it from turning, or
remove the flail screen and insert a piece of wood
{2 X 4) into the chute opening
® Model 247.797853 only: Remove the two outside
screws on the blade, using a 3/16“ alien wrench
and a 1/2" wrench,
® Remove the blade by removing the center bolt, lock
washer and flat washer.
NOTE: Use caution when removing the blade to avoid
contacting the weld bolts on the housing .
® When sharpening the blade, follow the original
angle of grind as a guide It is extremely important
that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of
grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbal
anced blade will cause excessive vibration when
rotating at high speeds and may cause damage to
the unit.
® The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it
on a round shaft screwdriver or nail. Remove metal
from the heavy side until it is balanced evenly See
figure 21
Nail
FIGURE 21.
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to com
pensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude
or load
NOTE: A DIRTY AIR CLEANER WILL CAUSE
ENGINE TO RUN ROUGH. BE CERTAIN AIR
CLEANER IS CLEAN AND ATTACHED TO THE
CARBURETOR BEFORE ADJUSTING CARBURE
TOR DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUST
MENTS. FACTORY SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTO
RY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS. ,
Never attempt to change maximum engine speed. It is
pre-set at the factory and should be changed only by
a qualified service technician who has the necessary
equipment
The carburetor may need re-adjusting if engine lacks
power or does not idle properly If adjustments are
needed, proceed as follows.
@ Close needle valve (see figure 22) clockwise
( r\) finger tight only. Forcing may cause damage.
clockwise ( o) until engine starts to lose speed
(lean mixture). Then slowly open needle valve
counterclockwise (<^) until engine JUST BEGINS
to run unevenly. This mixture should be rich
enough for best performance under load,
® Place throttle control in IDLE position.
If engine idles, no further adjustment is necessary.
If engine idles too fast, turn idle speed adjusting
screw counterclockwise ( ) until slower speed is
obtained
If engine dies, turn idle speed adjusting screw 1/4
turn clockwise ( ), Place throttle control in FAST|'
position and restart engine.
Move throttle control to IDLE position. If engine
does not idle, repeat step c
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® Test the engine by using the chipper-shredder. If
engine tends to stall or die out, it usually indicates
that the mixture is slightly lean and it may be nec
essary to open {^) the needle valve slightly to
provide a richer mixture. This richer mixture may
cause a slight unevenness in idling
Throttle
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not
attempt to increase engine speed or it may resuit in
personal injury. If you believe the engine is running
too fast or too slow, take your chipper-shredder to the
nearest SEARS Service Center for repair and adjust
ment,
SERVICE RECORD
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service
Check Fuel
Drain Fuel
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Oil Pivot Points
Service Air Cleaner
Clean Engine Cylinder Fins
Replace or Clean Spark Plug
First
Hours
Before Every Every
5Each25
UseHours
V
V
SCHEDULE
50
HoursSeason
V
V
a/
V
SERVICE DATES
Begin-Before
ning Each Storage
V
V
V
Spark Arrester Muffler
The Service Recommendations Chart is supplied to
assist the operator in proper maintenance of the chip
per-shredder. This is only a check list; instructions will
be found in the Maintenance and Service Adjustment
sections of this manual
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
Engine fails lo start
Loss of power;
operation erratic
Engine overheats
Too much vibration
Unit does not
discharge
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
® Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
® Spark plug wire disconnected.
® Faulty spark plug.
® Spark plug wire loose,.
® Unit running on CHOKE.
® Blocked fuel fine or stale fuel
® Water or dirt in fuel system..
• Carburetor out of adjustment
® Dirty air cleaner
® Carburetor not adjusted
properiy.
® Engine oil ievet low..
® Loose parts or damaged
impeller
® Discharge chute clogged
® Foreign object lodged in impeller
CORRECTIVE ACTION
® Fill lank with clean, fresh fuel..
® Connect wire to spark plug
® Clean, adjust gap or replace
® Connect and tighten spark plug wire
® Move choke lever to OFF position.
® Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean
fresh gasoline.
® Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel
tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
® Adjust carburetor or contact your SEARS
Service Center
® Service air cleaner See Maintenance section
of this manual
® Contact your SEARS Service Center
® Fill crankcase with proper oil
® Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and nuts
Make all necessary repairs If vibration continues,
have unit serviced by a SEARS Service Center,.
® Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire,, Clean flail screen and inside
of blower housing,. See Service/Adjustments
section of this manual,
® Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove lodged object,
Rate of discharge
slows considerably or
composition of
discharged material
changes
NOTE; For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS Service Center.
® Shredding blade and/or chipper
blades dull.
® Sharpen or replace shredding and chipper
blades
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NOS. 247.797852
Repair Parts 247.797853
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.R CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NOS. 247.797852
Bracket—Control(1/4" I D.)
Lever—Governor Control
Rivet—Governor Control Lever
Mounting
Lever Ass’y.—Governor
Washer—Governor Lever
Bell Crank
Screw—Self-Tapping
Lock Nut—Muffler
Muffler—Exhaust
Housing—Blower
Screw—Blower Housing
Mounting
Shield—Cylinder
Screw—Cylinder Shield
Mounting Sem(Direct Outlet)
Cover—Cylinder Head
Armature Assembly
Consists of the following;
392154 Screen (1 required)
223372 Deflector (1 required)
93705 Screw (4 required)
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OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NOS.
CiiPTSHii®
5 HORSEPOWER
3 CUTTING STAGE
MULCHING AND BAGGING
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
247.797852
247.797853
HOW TO ORDER
REPAIR PARTS
Each chipper-shredder has its own model number. Each
engine has its own model number.
The model number for your chipper-shredder will be found
on a label attached to the frame.
The model number for the engine will be found on the
blower housing of the engine.
Alt parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears,
Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
* PRODUCT - “5 H.P. Chipper-Shredder”
* MODEL NUMBER - 247.797852
247.797853
* ENGINE MODEL NO. -130212-3250-01
770-7110G 7/91
* PART NUMBER
* PART DESCRIPTION
Your Sears merchandise has added value when you con
sider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with
Sears trained technicians...professional technicians specifi
cally trained on Sears products, having the parts, tools and
the equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you...we
service what we sell.”
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A.
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