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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN 8.5 Horse Power CHIPPER-SHREDDER Model No. 247.77588O 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. 770-1228A Printed in U.S.A. (3/98)[...]

  • Page 2

    Content Page Content Page Warranty Information 2 Service & Adjustment 14 Safe Operation Practices 3 Off-Season Storage 16 Assembly 5 Trouble-Shooting 17 Operation 8 Repair Parts 18 Maintenance 11 One-Year Warranty on Craftsman Chipper-Shredder For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman chipper-shredderis maintained, lubricated,[...]

  • Page 3

    This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per- sonal 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 symb[...]

  • Page 4

    impeller tocome toa complete stop. The impeller continues torotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the impeller area untilyou are sure the impeller has stopped rotating. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a bum. Do not touch. Do not allow leaves or other debris to build-up on engine'[...]

  • Page 5

    Hopper* Chipper Chute Discharge Chute Bottle of Oil Safety Glasses Catcher Bag * The hopper is packed in the top insert in your chipper-shredder carton. Figure 1 IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine, Al_er assembly, see OPERATION section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil fill-up. NOTE: To determine right[...]

  • Page 6

    through hinge on discharge chute and housing (spacer fits inside of hinge). See figure 3 inset. Spac_er _-J-_ Hex Nut --Hex Bolt Hinge Hopper Pivot Door Inlet Guide Opening He_ Hopper Nut Wing Dischargl Figure 3 Place second spacer over hex bolt inside the other part of the hinge. Secure with hex lock nut. Tighten securely. Secure both sides of d[...]

  • Page 7

    & WARNING; This flap control rod is a safety device to hold the flap in place inside the hopper while shredding branches. Do not operate the chipper-shredder without properly attachingthis flap control rod to the unit. Stop Hex Washer* Nut* // =ett I / io_ Chipper Chute Insert one each of the hex bolts,lock nuts, and flat washers (that you [...]

  • Page 8

    Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your chipper-shredder. Compare the illustration in figure 9 with your chipper-shredder to familiarize yourselfwith the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. _ he operation of any chipper-shredder can result in foraign objects being thrown [...]

  • Page 9

    WARNING: Before using yourchipper- shredder, again refer to the safety rules on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Always be careful. 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 accordingto your expected operating temperature. Fol[...]

  • Page 10

    NOTE: TO prevent the unit fromsliding, place your foot firmly against the tire. 1. Attach spark plug wire -- 3. Move choke to "on" position 2. Place throttle in Fast Position 4. Pull rope Figure 1t Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug. See figure 11. Place throttle in FAST position. See figure 11. Move choke lever to CHO[...]

  • Page 11

    changes (becomes stdngy, 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 fl[...]

  • Page 12

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES o MAINTENANCE _ _ ..,P e,_P _3 =_ sc. oo, o,O { o ,v.C o,TEs Oil pivot points 0 Clean shredder _ a. Check engine oil ,,, Change engine oil <_ Service air cleaner ILl Clean engine _ Reset spark plug _ Clean muffler operatingtemperature. Refer to page 9 of this To Service Air Cleaner: manual for viscosity chart. 1. The fo[...]

  • Page 13

    If necessary, replace paper filter (do not attempt to clean). Installnew 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 a[...]

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  • Page 15

    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[...]

  • Page 16

    Disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Lower the hopper assembly. Block up the housing. See figure 19. Weld Bolt Allen Screw Pipe cause damage to the unit.The blade can be tasted for balance by balancing it on a round shaft screwddver or nail. Removemetal from the heavy side untilit is balanced evenly. See figure 20. When reas[...]

  • Page 17

    Prepare your chipper-shredder for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. A WARNING: Never store machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside of building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, or where ignition sources are present such as hot water end space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves[...]

  • Page 18

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, orstale fuel 1. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Faulty spark plug 3. Clean, adjust gap or replace. 4. Throttle control not in correct 4. Move throttlecontrol to FAST position position Loss of power; o[...]

  • Page 19

    SEARS CRAFTSMAN 8.5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247.775880 6 29 12 21 5 14 18 97 33 13 74 52 56 85 88 63 65 80 79 91 19[...]

  • Page 20

    Key Part No No -- 770-1228A 1 11480 2 681-0118 3 681-0144 4 710-0542 710-0607 710-3256 7 712-0429 8 712-3027 9 714-0104 10 715-0129 11 726-0106 12 726-0135 13 728-0175 14 732-0546 15 732-0629 16 735-0127 17 735-0651 18 736-0119 19 738-0137A 20 738-0946 21 747-0531A 22 747-0747 23 747-1124 124 747-1125 ,25 781-0492A 126 781-0633 27 781-0698 28 781-0[...]

  • Page 21

    SEARS CRAFTSMAN 8.5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 143.988503 FOR CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247.775880 35 4OO 310 3O5 757 87 7O 69 2g0 101 1t0 182 251 21[...]

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    SEARS CRAFTSMAN 8.5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 143.988503 FOR CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247,775880 Key Part No. No. -- m 1 35385 2 27652 4 5 30969 15 30699C 15A 17 18 19 20 25 26 28 30 35 38 37 38 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 45 47 48 49 5O 60 65 69 70 71 72 75 30700 650494 33454 29916 651028 34663 35319 36460 650561 30322 36283A 29826 29918 29216 29642 40011 40012 40[...]

  • Page 23

    SEARS CRAFTSMAN 8.5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 143.988503 FOR CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247,775880 Key Part No. No. 185 34707 186 34667 200 34677 203 31342 204 651029 206 610973 207 33878 209 650821 215 35882 223 650378 224 27915A 238 28820 239 27272A 240 37104 242 33267 245 33268 245A 35881 250 33269A 251 650513 260 36250 261 650788 262 29747B 264A 650802 265[...]

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    SEARS CRAFTSMAN 8.5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 143.988503 FOR CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247.775880 Carburetor Key Part Description No. No. 640112 1 631776A 2 631970 4 631184 ,._ 5 631183 11 6 64O109 _12 7 650506 i 10 632740 "15 13 11 632043 // 12 631184 13 631183 14 631753 15 630735 16 632164 17 651025 18 630766 20 640027 20A 64O053 25 631867 27 631024 28[...]

  • Page 25

    SEARS CRAFTSMAN 8.5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 143.988503 FOR CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247.775880 Recoil Starter 590746 13 12 "8 6_'_6 ¢p-.4 Key Part Description No. No. 590746 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590679 4 590601 5 590678 6 590680 7 590412 8 590681 11 590747 12 590535 13 590701 Recoil Starter Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Sprin[...]

  • Page 26

    For the repair or replacement partsyou need delivered directlyto your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) For in-home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-8OO-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800[...]