Owner's Manual CRRFTSMAN [] 6.5 Horse Power _] 3" diameter chipping m 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 Printed in U,S.A. Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Page Content 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, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the operator's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defe
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal 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 personal injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning. I Your chipper-shredder ,_ was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in DANGER" this manual.
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 adjustment, Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard. c. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. d.
Carton REMOVE CHIPPER-SHREDDER Contents FROM CARTON • • • • • Cut the corners of the carton. Remove all packing inserts. Remove all loose parts including owner's manual. See figure 1. Roll chipper-shredder out of the carton. Make certain all parts and literature have been removed before the carton is discarded. LOOSE PARTS Hopper Discharge (Refer to figure 1.) a. Hopper Assembly b. Discharge Chute c. Catcher Bag d. Bottle of Oil e. Safety Glasses (not shown in figure 1) f.
ATTACHING • DISCHARGE CHUTE Insert the hex bolt (that you earlier removed) from the left through the hole on the hopper and the inlet guide. Insert the hex nut onto the bolt from the other side. See figure 4 inset. 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.
to the stop washer on the inlet guide. See figure 6. ,_ device to hold the flap flap control in placerod inside the WARNING: This is a safety hopper while shredding branches. Do not operate the chipper-shredder without properly attaching this flap control rod. • • • Hopper • and hex nuts that you earlier removed• Do not tighten the nuts at this time. Make sure to place the cupped side of the washer against the chipper chute.
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 the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
& ,_ GAS AND OIL FILL-UP Oil (Packed with unit) • Tilt chipper-shredder toward the left (from behind the hopper). See figure 11. Check oil level. Put the unit back on the ground carefully. WARNING: Before using your chippershredder, refer to the safety rules on pages 3 and 4 of this manual again. Always be careful. 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.
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. • • NOTE: A noise will be heard when finding the start of the compression cycle. This noise is caused by the flails and fingers which are part of the shredding mechanism falling into place, and should be expected.
TO LOWER THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY 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 hopper assembly, use one hand to grasp the hand-hold at the top of the hopper assembly and lift slightly. Refer to figure 5.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE 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 and performance. The air cleaner consists of a precleaner or foam filter, and a paper filter. Never run the engine without air cleaner completely assembled. Engine Oil • • • • Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH.
To Service Air Cleaner: 1. 2. 3. • Service pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of use, or at least once a season. Service filter every 100 hours of use, or at least once a season. 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 of base and cover thoroughly. See figure 14. Clean pre-cleaner as follows: c.
CLEANING THE FLAIL SCREEN Remove the flail screen as instructed in previous section. Using a 1/2" wrench, remove the chipper chute by removing three hex nuts and washers. See figure 18. (Only two hex nut positions shown in figure.) 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.
ShreddingBlade Theshreddingblade 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 unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibration when rotatingat high speeds and may cause damage to the unit. The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a roundshaft screwdriver or nail. Remove metal from the heavy side until it is balanced evenly. See figure 21.
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. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable a/temative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
PROBLEM Engine fails to start POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 3. Faulty spark plug 4. Throttle control not in correct position Loss of power; operation erratic 1. Spark plug wire loose 2. Unit running on Choke 3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 4. Water or dirt in fuel system 5. Carburetor out of adjustment 6. Dirty air cleaner Engine overheats 1. Carburetor not adjusted properly 2. Engine oil level low CORRECTIVE 1. 2. 3. 4.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 6.5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN Key No Pe_ No 770-1231A 1 2 3 4 6 6.5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER _11480 Key No Description Owner's Manual MODEL 247.775870 Pa_ No Description 38 710-0157 Hex Bolt 5/16-24 X .75" Stop Washer 39 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16" Id 681-0111 Inlet Guide Assembly 40 710-1054 Flat Hd. Screw 5/16-24 X .75" 681-0144 Arm Bracket Assembly 41 781-0490 710-0542 Hex Flange Bolt: 5/16-18 8.375" (gr.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN CHIPPER-SHREDDER 6,5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 143.986501 FOR MODEL 247.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 6.5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 143.986501 CHIPPER-SHREDDER 65 FOR MODEL 247.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN CHIPPER-SHREDDER Key No. 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 Part No. 37120A 26727 31857 30969 651051 37108 37110 37111 32600 36621 36622 30200 36831 651053 29216 37109 40004 40005 36070 36071 40006 40007 20381 32875A 32610A 35616 36611 37040 36623A 651015 30200 36624 36625 27897 30574A 30590A 30591 36057 650488 610961 611205 650815 650816 34443B 610118 651007 36054 6.5 H.P.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 6.5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 143.986501 CHIPPER-SHREDDER FOR MODEL 247.775870 Key No. Pad No. Descri_ion Key No. Part No. Description 305 307 308 310 313 325 327 341 342 35554 35499 37079 36902 34080 29443 35392 36644 651010 Oil FiJlTube "O"-Ring Fill Tube Clip Dipstick Spacer Wire Clip Starter Plug Fuel Tank Bracket Screw, 1/4-20 x 7/8" 370A 370B 380 390 400 416 417 900 900 36261 35703 640025B 590736 36720 36085 650760 --- Lubrication Decal Speed Control Decal Carburetor (Incl.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 6.5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL 143,986501 CHIPPER-SHREDDER Recoil FOR MODEL 247.775870 Starter O Key No. Part No. Description 590736 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590705 590535 590701 Rewind Starter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 Spring Pin (Incl, 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y Starter Housing Ass'y Starter Rope (98" x 9/64" Dia.) Starter Handle O Key No. Part No.
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