Craftsman 247.775870 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRRFTSMAN[]6.5 Horse Power _]m3" diameter chipping capacityCHIPPER-SHREDDERModel No. B247.775870CAUTION: Before using this pro

WARNING:Do not fill closer than 1/2 inchof top of fuel tank to prevent spills and toallow for fuel expansion. If gasoline isaccidently spilled, move c

blades are dull and need to be sharpened orreplaced. To sharpen or replace the blades, refer toService and Adjustments section.IMPORTANT: There is a f

ENGINE MAINTENANCEEngine Oil• Only use high quality detergent oilrated withAPI service classification SF, SG or SH. Selectthe oil's viscosity gra

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 le

CLEANING THE FLAIL SCREENIf the discharge area becomes clogged, remove theflail screen and clean area as follows.• Stop engine, make certain the chipp

ShreddingBladeTheshreddingblade may be removed for sharpeningor replacement as follows.• Disconnect spark plug wire and move itawayfrom spark plug.• L

AWARNING: Never store machine with fuelin the fuel tank inside of building wherefumes may reach an open flame or spark,or where ignition sources are p

PROBLEMEngine fails to startLoss of power; operation erraticEngine overheatsToo much vibrationUnit does not dischargeRate of discharge slowsconsiderab

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Content Page Content PageWarranty Information 2 Service & Adjustment 14Safe Operation Practices 3 Off-Season Storage 16Assembly 5 Trouble-Shooting

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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 6.5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 143,986501 FORCHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247.775870Recoil StarterOOKey Part DescriptionNo. No.5907361 590599A2 59060

Forthe repair or replacementpartsyouneeddelivereddirectlyto yourhomeCall7 am - 7 prn,7 daysaweek1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278)Forin-homemajorbrandrepa

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per-sonal safety and/or property of yourself and other

Do not ailow leaves or other debris to build-up onengine's muffler. The debris could ignite and cause afire.Do not attempt to shred or chip mater

Carton ContentsHopperDischarge ChuteCatcher Bag__Bottleof OiiChipper Chute• You will find the hopper in the top insert inside the carton.Figure 1IMPOR

ATTACHING DISCHARGE CHUTE• Remove the wing knobs from each side of thedischarge opening on the chipper-shredder. Seefigure 3.• Using two 7/16" wr

to the stop washer on the inlet guide. See figure 6.,_ WARNING: This flap control rod is a safetydevice to hold the flap in place inside thehopper whi

IRead this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your chipper-shredder. Compare the illustration in Ifigure9withy_urchipper_shreddert_

&WARNING: Before using your chipper-shredder, refer to the safety rules onpages 3 and 4 of this manual again.Always be careful.GAS AND OIL FILL-UP