OWNER'S MANUAL MODELNO. 247.795950 i z CRRFTSMRN® Caution: ReadandFollow AllSafetyRules andInstructions BeforeOperating This Equipment 5 HORSEPOWER 3 CUTTING STAGE MULCHING AND BAGGING CHIPPER-SHREDDER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustment Repair Parts SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., HoffmanEstates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.
S, .FETY RULES WARNING: TO REDUCE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. THE PCTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS THE FOLLOWING I MAY RESULT IN I I&,PERSONALINJURY. TRAINING • Read this owner's manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this machin_. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper Jse of this machine before operating it. Keep this manua in a safe place for future and regular reference and fc" ordering replacement parts.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Chipper-Shredder. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/ Department in the United States. We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual.
TABI.E OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 3 WARRANTY ............................................................... 3 INDEX ......................................................................... 4 ACCESSORIES ......................................................... 4 ASSEMBLY ............................................................ 5-7 OPERATION ..............................................
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 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 recommendations. Flat --_/1_ Washer ( ( 'j | 5/16" I.D. 'q" Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 Thread NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your chipper-shredder, stand behind the unit with the engine the farthest away from you. See figure 6.
Spacers: Housiltg Assem aly 13olt 3hute D .=flector He]( Nut Hand Knob FIGURE 2. Stop Hopper !-_F--_ Pivot _ Door //_ /! // // t/ II II II11 ! Washer "_/_ _o / "_'_Y_\ \/ t l /l_'_I _ _,-_\_ _ ,_ _t_ J I \llll _ /// /Jill XHexBolt I \\1 II/ Inset /// Guide FIGURE 3. fill 8-3/8"Long \\1 °Ill Y Flat Washer _ Hex Lock Nut Hopper Pivot Door Bar Release Bar 3pper _uiae A.,;sembly Hopper Asstimbly t l pper Leaf Ilamp S .
• To attachthe bag, placethe openingOfthe bag overthechutedeflectorso it completely coversthe chuteopening.Depressthe plungeron the drawstring,andpull on the drawstringuntilthe bag is tightaroundthechuteopening.Releaseplungerto lockit intoposition.Seefigure5. TIRES Recommended tire pressure is 24 p.s.i. OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER.
TOSTOPENGINE • Move engine shut-off switch to OFF positon. figure 6 and 14. \ See • Disconnect spark plug wire and move a_ay from spark plug to prevent accidental startir g while equipment is unattended. See figure 13. No Larger Than 1/2" Diameter Recommended) Or 1" Diameter (Maximum) • Close fuel shut-off valve when equipment s not in use to prevent fuel leakage. See figure 14. HOWTOUSEYOURCHIPPER-SHREDDER Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard (i.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 the bar. See figure 10. Hopper Assembly GASAND 01LFILL-UP(OilPacked withUnit) 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. Colder < 32°F = Warmer 5W30 Release Bar FIGURE 10.
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. • Place the throttle control lever in FAST position. See figure 14. NOTE: If the throttle control lever fails to stay in the desired position or if it is hard to move, refer to the service and adjustment section. • Move choke lever to CHOKE position. • Place the engine shut-off switch in ON position.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .c°.c.°o°.° ,,,., F,,N OLATES / V I-- o Oil Pivot Points _3 O 8: Clean Shredder "_ _/ 13. Check Engine Oil _J Change Engine Oil 1,1.1 _ z Service Air Cleaner _/ z uJ Clean Engine Cylinder _/ _' Spark Plug _4' _r Muffler _/ CHECK Colder GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WARNING: ALWAYSPERFORMING STOP THE ENGINE WIRE BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. • Periodically are tight.
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 performance. Never run your engine without pletely assembled. To Service Air Cleaner: FIGURE 16. air cleaner com- CLEAN ENGINE Clean engine periodically. Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or brush. Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not recommended as water could contaminate the fuel system.
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. • Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season.
Replace or sharpen blades. If sharpening, make certain to remove an equal amount from each blade. Reassemble in reverse order. .,, Chute Deflector _! "a',.'° _\ _ _\ _ _ Clips, _1 _--_i Clevis 1\ Make certain blades are reassembled with the sharp edge facing the direction shown in figure 19 (sharp edge is assembled toward the slotted opening in the impeller assembly). Torque bolts and nuts to 250-350 inch pounds. t_ /1 7F-D Washers(.,._'_.'_\\\ / _\ /_i/ SHREDDING BLADE The shredding blade ma
NOTE: A DIRTY AIR CLEANER WILL CAUSE ENGINE TO RUN ROUGH. BE CERTAIN AIR CLEANER IS CLEAN AND ATTACHED TO THE CARBURETOR BEFORE ADJUSTING CARBURETOR. DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS. • 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.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE !(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start • Engine shut-off _,witch OFF. • Fuel shut-off val_'e closed. • Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. • Spark plug wire disconnected. • Faulty spark plu(.i. Move to ON position. Open fuel shut-off valve. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. Connect wire to spark plug. Clean, adjust gap or replace. Loss of power; operation erratic • • • Spark plug wire loose. Unit running on (,HOKE. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
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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 PART NO. 495133 399268 *299819 214040 *272157 495774 *27549 94621 66578 94221 13J 14 94167 94679 15 2OO 227 230 305_ 306 307 308 337 383 528 552 562 592 614 615 616 635 869 87O 871 94387 223886 494906 94742 94619 224820 94680 224740 802592 89838 231818 231079 92613 231082 93306 93307 231077 66538 211787 211436 262001 978 979 982 1019 REF. NO.
BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 133412-0059-01 Repair Parts REF. NO. PART NO.
BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 133412-0059-01 Repair Parts REF. 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 REF. NO. 159 445 535 642 843 966 969 971 PART NO. *272295 *272585 94706 94098 398185 224783 262820 oA *493765 94681 495652 223470 493556 398187 °398188 495651 281247 494451 .A -A 495650 493640 PART NO. 280871 494511 495246 281188 280149 494902 94120 94727 DESCRIPTION Gasket--Carburetor Mtg.
: BRIGGS I AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL II NO. 133412-0059-01 Repair Parts 429 REF. NO. PART NO. 182 184 185 187 224709 93559 94010 393815 187A 188 429 601 495218 94357 281190 93053 957 958 972 493988 494539 495345 DESCRIPTION Bracket--Fuel Tank Screw--Hex Hd. Nut--Hex Line-Fuel (11" Long, Cut to Suit) Pipe--Fuel (Molded) Screw--Hex Head Cover--Spark Plug Clamp---Fuel Pipe (Gree_ Note: 93807 Clamp--Fue Pipe (Black) Cap-Fuel Tank Valve Ass'y.--Fuel Shut-( Tank Ass'y.
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I;;RRFTSMRN® OWNER'S MANUAL 5 HORSEPOWER 3 CUTTING STAGE MIJLCHING AND BAGGING CltlPPER-SHREDDER 247.795950 Ea(:h chipper-shredder has its own model enc ine has its own model number. number. The model number for your chipper-shredder on ;_ label attached to the frame. ThE, model number for the blower housing of the engine. engine will Each will be found be found on the All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores.
