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MODELNOS.
247.797852
247.797853
5 HORSEPOWER
3 CUTTUNG STAGE
MULCHUNG AND BAGGING
Caution:
CHBPPER-SHREDDER
ReadandFollow
AllSafetyRules
andinstructions
Assembly
BeforeOperating
Operation
ThisEquipment
Maintenance
Serviceand Adjustment
RepairParts
SEARS,ROEBUCK ANDCO.,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 PERSONAL INJURY. TRAINING e If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or e Read this owner's manual carefully in its entirety before vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the attempting to assemble or operate this machine Be com- spark plug wire from the spa
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i CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears PRODUCT SPECRRCATRONS 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- Horsepower: 5 0 edy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/ Department. We have competent, well4rained technicians Displacement: 12,57 cu. in. and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this ma
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 2 STORAGE ......................................................................... 12 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ............................ 13-15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .................................. 3 SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................ 15 WARRANTY ...................................................
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTnONS IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO- m LINE or OIL After assembly, see operation section of r._i7 this manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommen- dations. NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your Flat ---_/t_ chipper-shredder, stand behind and face the hopper Washer [ _ ) ] (engine is at the front of the unit). 5/16" I.D. Your chipper-shredder has been completely assem- bled at the factory, except for the hopper assembly (hopper hood and upper leaf
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HOWTOSET-UP YOURCHIPPER-SHREDDER MAKE CERTAIN THE SPARK PLUG] Bolt WIRE IS DISCONNECTED AND MOVED / AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG / Chute BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE CHIPPER- / Deflector SHREDDER. j Hex Nut ,. _"-ATTACHING THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY e Remove the hand knobs and cupped washers from each side of the discharge opening on the left side Knob of the chipper-shredder J e 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
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e To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag string, and pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight over the chute deflector so it completely covers the around the chute opening Release plunger to lock it chute opening. Depress the plunger on the draw- into position, See figure 5, OPERATION KNOWYOURCHIPPER-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
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Caution: Experience indicates that alcohol blended BEFORE STARTING fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) GAS AND OIL FILL-UP can attract moisture which leads to separation and NOTE: ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL FILL formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can CRANKCASE WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING. BE damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING O
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e Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke, The chipper-shredder is designed for three different Keep a firm grip on start handle Let rope rewind methods of operation slowly Do not let starter handle snap back against e Leaves and small branches up to 1/2" diameter can starter be fed into the hopper assembly when it is in the raised position See figure 10 If it becomes neces- e Repeat preceding two instructions until engine sary to push material into the chipper-shredder, fires When e
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e Bulky material, such as stalks or heavy branches, up to 3" in diameter, should be fed into the chipper chute See figure 14 WARNING: MAKE CERTAIN THE CHIP- PER CHUTE DOOR IS CLOSED WHEN NOTINUSE. 3"Maximum Diame_r No 1/2" Diameter FIGURE 12. e 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 Chipper Chute the bar'. See figure 13. Hopper Assembly FIGU
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water is not recommended as water could contami- When engine is drained of all oil, replace drain plug nate the fuel system, securely_ e Refill with fresh oil Above 32°, use oil labeled SAE Yearly or every 25 hours, whichever occurs first. remove the blower housing and clean the areas 30 or 10W30 Below 32 °, use oil labeled 5W20 shown in figure 16 to avoid overspeeding, overheating Capacity is approximately 1-1/4 pints Refer to and engine damage Clean more often if necessary "Gas and Oil Fill-Up
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STORAGE NEVER STORE YOUR CHIPPER- any gasoline left in the tank to minimize gum deposits AN EN- and acids If the tank is almost empty, mix stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a separate container and add CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA _SHREDDER INDOORS OR IN IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK. some to the tank Always follow instructions on FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, stabilizer container. Then run engine at least 10 SPARK OR PILOT' LIGHT FROM A FUR- minutes after stabilizer is added to allow mixtu
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SERVKCE & ADJUSTMENT NOTE: When reassembling, the cupped washer goes WARNING: ALWAYS STOP ENGINE on the bottom of the chipper chute with the cupped AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE side against the chute AND MOVE IT AWAY FROM SPARK I PLUG BEFORE PERFORMING ANY e Rotate the impeller assembly by hand until you ADJUSTMENTS OR REPA RS. locate one of the chipper blades in the chipper chute opening Remove the blade, using a 3/16" REMOVING THEFLAILSCREEN allen wrench on the outside of the blade and 1/2"
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e When reassembling the blade, tighten to between 550 and 650 inch pounds, or lacking torque Allen wrench, tighten securely Screws FLAILS The flails, located inside the housing, may be reversed when they become dull It is suggested that this procedure be performed by your nearest Sears Pi Service Department Sharp CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT of WARNING: IF ANY ADJUSTMENTS ARE ENGINE IS RUNNING (E.G. CARBURE- MAUE TO THE ENGINE WHILE THE TOR), KEEP CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS. BE CAREFUL OF HEATED SUR- FA
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• Test the engine by using the chipper-shredder If ENGINESPEED engine tends to stall or die out, it usually indicates Your engine speed has been factory set Do not that the mixture is slightly lean and it may be nec- attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in essary to open ( _ ) the needle valve slightly to personal injury, If you believe the engine is running provide a richer mixture This richer mixture may too fast or too slow, take your chipper-shredder to the cause a slight uneven
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TROUBLE SHOO'rING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start e Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel e Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel • Spark plug wire disconnected e Connect wire to spark plug e Faulty spark plug e Clean, adjust gap or replace Loss of power; e Spark plug wire loose e Connect and tighten spark plug wire operation erratic e Unit running on CHOKE e Move choke lever to OFF position e Blocked fuel line or stale fuel e Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gas
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NOS. 247.797852 Repair Parts 247.797853 22 11 7 57 Model 59 35 36 17
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.R CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NOS. 247.797852 Repair Parts 247.797853 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO, NO, NO, 13431 37 710-0157 Blade (247 797852) Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x _75" Lg, 742-0571 38 736-0119 L-Wash, 5/16" I.D,* Blade (247.797853) 710-0818 39 7t0-3008 Hex Patch Bolt 3/8-24 x 2" Lg Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 75" Lg (Gr 8) (Gr 5) 3 714-0114 40 710-0380 Sq. Key 1/4 x 2.0" Lg, Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75" Lg* 4 736-0217 L-Wash 3/8" I.D HD. 41 681-0004 Flail Housing Ass'y,--L
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BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 130212-3250-01 Repair Parts 26 7 337 35 36 741 16 615 230 SEEREPAIRINS'TRt_TION MANUAL 219 46 220 (_22 19
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BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 130212-3250-01 Repair Parts 3o5__ 24 71 73 305 655 37 *REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL= 2O
