Craftsman 247.775870 manual

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    Owner's Manual CRRFTSMAN [] 6.5 Horse Power _] m 3" diameter chipping capacity CHIPPER-SHREDDER Model No. B 247.775870 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. i Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Printed in U,S.A.[...]

  • 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-shredder is maintained, lubricated[...]

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    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 sym[...]

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    Do not ailow leaves or other debris to build-up on engine's muffler. The debris could ignite and cause a fire. Do not attempt to shred or chip material larger than specified in this manual. Personal injury or damage to the machine could result. Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over carburetor air-intake is removed, except for adju[...]

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    Carton Contents Hopper Discharge Chute Catcher Bag __Bottle of Oii Chipper Chute • You will find the hopper in the top insert inside the carton. Figure 1 IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. After assembly, see OPERATION section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil fill-up. NOTE: To determine right and l[...]

  • Page 6

    ATTACHING DISCHARGE CHUTE • Remove the wing knobs from each side of the discharge opening on the chipper-shredder. See figure 3. • Using two 7/16" wrenches, remove hex lock nut, two spacers, and the hex bolt from top of the housing assembly. For easy assembly, do not remove the second spacer from the hex bolt. • Place the discharge chute[...]

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    to the stop washer on the inlet guide. See figure 6. ,_ 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 attaching this flap control rod. Hopper Attach flap control rod f here and hex nuts that you earlier removed• Do not ti[...]

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    I Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your chipper-shredder. Compare the illustration in I figure9withy_urchipper_shreddert_fami_iarizey_urselfwiththe__cati_n_fVari_usc_ntr__sandadjustments_ _1 Save this manual for future reference. I The operation of any chipper-shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into t[...]

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    & WARNING: Before using your chipper- shredder, refer to the safety rules on pages 3 and 4 of this manual again. 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 according to your expected operating temp[...]

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    WARNING: Do not fill closer than 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is accidently spilled, move chipper-shredder away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared. Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out of gasoline while oper[...]

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    blades are dull and need to be sharpened or replaced. To sharpen or replace the blades, refer to Service and Adjustments section. 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 14. TO LOWER THE HOP[...]

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    ENGINE MAINTENANCE Engine Oil • Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. Refer to page 9 of this manual for viscosity chart. • The four-cycle engine of your chipper-shredder will normally consume some oil. There[...]

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    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 least once a season. 3. Service pre-cleaner and filter more often under dusty conditions. Remove wing nut and cover. For location, see figure 14 inset. Slide pre-cleaner off filter. Clean the inside [...]

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    CLEANING 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. • Remove the two hand knobs on each side of the discharge chute. Lift the discharge chute up, and kee[...]

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    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. See figure 20. Weld Bolt Allen Screws Pipe Blade Figure 20 • Remove the six hex lock nuts and lock washers from the housing weld bolts us[...]

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    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 and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc. A yearly check-up by your local Sears service center is a good way to make certain your chipper-[...]

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    PROBLEM 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 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 3. Faulty spark plug 4. Throttle control not in correct positio[...]

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    SEARS CRAFTSMAN 6.5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247.775870 29 ,/62 66 8 13 17 48 64 42 42 j 'i 53 58 18[...]

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    SEARS CRAFTSMAN 6.5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247.775870 Key No 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Pe_ No 770-1231A _11480 681-0111 681-0144 710-0542 710-0607 710-3256 712-0429 712-3027 714-0104 715-0129 726-0106 726-0135 728-0175 732-0546 732-0629 735-0127 735-0651 736-0119 738-013[...]

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    SEARS CRAFTSMAN 6,5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 143.986501 FOR CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247.775870 310 -- 279 161A 307 I 305 161 308 159 4O 41 / s 82 182 185 / 184 _ • 154 155 173 }--43 130A _207 252 130 135 6 240 120 126 125 38 2 16 245 245A / 900 119 250A / 5 251 20[...]

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    SEARS CRAFTSMAN 6.5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 143.986501 FOR CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247.775870 65 60 341 lOO 342 25A 292 110 313 26 £0 370A 261 261A I 260 390 287 / O / 327 21[...]

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    SEARS CRAFTSMAN 6.5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 143.986501 FOR CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247.775870 Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 2 4 5 14 15 16 19 2O 25 25A 26 30 35 37 38 40 41 42 43 45 46 48 49 5O 60 64 65 69 70 72 75 80 81 82 83 86 89 90 92 93 100 101 103 110 37120A 26727 31857 30969 651051 37108 37110 37111 32600 36621 36622 3[...]

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    SEARS CRAFTSMAN 6.5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 143.986501 FOR CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247.775870 Key Pad No. No. 305 35554 307 35499 308 37079 310 36902 313 34080 325 29443 327 35392 341 36644 342 651010 Descri_ion Key Part No. No. Oil FiJlTube 370A 36261 "O"-Ring 370B 35703 Fill Tube Clip 380 640025B Dipstick 390 590736 Spacer 400 36720 Wire Clip [...]

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    SEARS CRAFTSMAN 6.5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 143,986501 FOR CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247.775870 Recoil Starter O O Key Part Description No. No. 590736 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 590698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590705 12 590535 13 590701 Rewind Starter Spring Pin (Incl, 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley &am[...]

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    For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to yourhome Call 7 am - 7 prn, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) For in-homemajor 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 andRepair Center in your area s_u_s Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week[...]