Craftsman 247.795950 manual

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    OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 247.795950 Caution: Readand Follow All Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment i z CRRFTSMRN® 5 HORSEPOWER 3 CUTTING STAGE MULCHING AND BAGGING CHIPPER-SHREDDER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustment Repair Parts SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A[...]

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    I&,PERSONALINJURY. S, .FETY RULES WARNING: TO REDUCE THE PCTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING I SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN I TRAINING • Read this owner's manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this machin_. Be com- pletely familiar with the [...]

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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 in the United States. We have competent, w[...]

  • Page 4

    TABI.E OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 3 WARRANTY ............................................................... 3 INDEX ......................................................................... 4 ACCESSORIES ............................[...]

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    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Flat --_/1_ Washer ( ( 'j | 5/16" I.D. 'q" 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 in the engine. After assembly, see opera- tion section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. NOTE: To determine right [...]

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    Spacers: Housiltg Assem aly 13olt He]( Nut 3hute D .=flector Hand Knob FIGURE 2. Stop Hopper !-_F--_ Washer Pivot _ "_/_ _o Door //_ / "_'_Y_ /! II II11 ! / 3pper // t l /l_'_ I _ _uiae // _,-__ _ Release A., ;sembly t/ ,_ _t_ J I llll _ Bar II /Jill XHexBolt /// I 1 fill 8-3/8"Long II/ Inset 1 °Ill Y Flat Washer /[...]

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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 pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight around the chute opening. Release plunger to lock it intoposition. See figure 5. TIRES Recommended tire pressure is 24 p.s.i. OPERATION KNO[...]

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    TO STOP ENGINE • Move engine shut-off switch to OFF positon. See figure 6 and 14. • Disconnect spark plug wire and move a_ay from spark plug to prevent accidental startir g while equipment is unattended. See figure 13. • Close fuel shut-off valve when equipment s not in use to prevent fuel leakage. See figure 14. HOWTO USE YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDD[...]

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    • 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 10. Hopper Assembly GAS AND 01L FILL-UP (Oil Packed with Unit) OIL Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service cla[...]

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    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 Sc'een" in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section. WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THA1 ALCO- HOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOI-OL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN AITRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS [...]

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    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .c°.c.°o°.° ,,,., / F, L ,N OATES V I-- o Oil Pivot Points _3 O 8: Clean Shredder "_ _/ 13. Check Engine Oil _J Change Engine Oil _ 1,1.1 Service Air Cleaner _/ z z Clean Engine Cylinder _/ _' uJ Spark Plug _4' _r Muffler _/ CHECK GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE[...]

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    AIR CLEANER The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust, etc., from entering the carburetor and being forced into the engine and is important to engine life _ nd per- formance. Never run your engine without air cleaner com- pletely assembled. To Service Air Cleaner: Service pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of use, or at least once a season. Servic[...]

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    STORAGE 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. 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 AND SPACE HEATERS, FURNACES, CLOTHES DRYERS, [...]

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    .,, Chute Deflector _! "a',.'° _ _ _ Clips, _1 t_ _ _ _--_i Clevis 1 /1 7F-D Washers(.,._'_.'_ / _ /_i/ sFlai/n Hand Knob., FIGURE 19. SHARPENINGOR REPLACING THE BLADES CHIPPER BLADES • Disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. • Remove the flail screen as instructed in _revious section. • R[...]

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    • 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 balanc[...]

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    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start Loss of power; operation erratic Engine overheats Too much vibration Unit does not discharge Rate of discharge slows considerably or composition of discharged material changes POSSIBLE CAUSE !(S) • Engine shut-off _, witch OFF. • Fuel shut-off val_'e closed. • Fuel tank emp[...]

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    SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NO. 247.795950 Repair Parts !9 50 47 17[...]

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    SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPP ER-SHREDDER MODEL NO. 247.795950 Repair Parts KEY NO. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 PART NO. 742-0571 710-1254 736-0217 736-0247 11459B 711-0564 711-0833A 711-0834 715-0249 736-0192 681-0030 781-0490 710-1054 712-0411 736-0119 710-0825 736-0142 750-079[...]

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    BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 133412-0059-01 Repair Parts REF. NO. 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 11 t3 13J 14 15 2OO 227 230 305_ 306 307 308 337 383 528 552 562 592 614 615 616 635 869 87O 871 978 979 982 1019 PART NO. 495133 399268 *299819 214040 *272157 495774 *27549 94621 66578 94221 94167 94679 94387 223886 494906 94742 94619 224820 94680 224[...]

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    BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 133412-0059-01 Repair Parts REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12 *270080 16 *270125 *270126 495845 18 493916 19 495660 20 495307 21 66768 22 94682 24 222698 25 393819 393820 393821 393822 26 399067 399014 399015 399016 27 26026 28 298909 298908 29 299430 390459 30 221890 32 94745 33 211119 34 261044 35 260552[...]

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    BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 133412-0059-01 Repair Parts REF. PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. 51 52 53 95 98 104 108 111 116 118 124 125 127 130 131 133 134 137 141 164 611 634 634A 955 ,., 975 oA .A -A *272295 *272585 94706 94098 398185 224783 262820 *493765 94681 495652 223470 493556 398187 °398188 495651 281247 494451 495650 493640 Gask[...]

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    : I II BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 133412-0059-01 Repair Parts REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 182 184 185 187 187A 188 429 601 957 958 972 224709 93559 94010 393815 495218 94357 281190 93053 493988 494539 495345 Bracket--Fuel Tank Screw--Hex Hd. Nut--Hex Line-Fuel (11" Long, Cut to Suit) Pipe--Fuel (Molded) Screw--Hex Head Cover[...]

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    BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 133412-0059-01 Repair Parts REF, PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 23 37 73 304 305 332 333 335 356 356A 363 455 851 297229 222443 224633 494790 94619 92284 397358 93414 495135 495118 19069 494770 221798 Flywheel--Magneto Guard--Flywheel Screen--Rotating Housing--Blower (Red) Screw--Blower Housing Mounting Nut--Fl[...]

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    OWNER'S MANUAL 247.795950 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS I;;RRFTSMRN® 5 HORSEPOWER 3 CUTTING STAGE MIJLCHING AND BAGGING CltlPPER-SHREDDER Ea(:h chipper-shredder has its own model number. Each enc ine has its own model number. The model number for your chipper-shredder will be found on ;_ label attached to the frame. ThE, model number for the engi[...]