Turn the unit off and let the engine cool before refueling e Fuel your chipper-shredder in a clean smoke while refueling e Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times except during refueling.
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Manual.. ONEYEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMANGAS CHIPPER-SHREDDER For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Chipper-Shredder tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship..
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Maintenance: Agreement Schedule ... Engine ... Chipper-Shredder TABLE OF CONTENTS STORAGE ... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING ... 16 REPAIR PARTS--CHIPPER-SHREDDER REPAIR PARTS--ENGINE PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE i i,,i lUl INDEX Oil ... Operating Tips ... Parts Ordering ..tt,_tt,,r,tt,::tt,...,,,tt,t.t.ttttotrt.tt,tt...t . ,:,6 Repair/Replacement...
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NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your chipper-shredder, stand behind and face the hopper (engine is at the front of the unit), Your chipper-shredder has been completely assem-...
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After assembling securely _ATTACHING THE CATCHER BAG Your chipper-shredder is equipped with a catcher bag to catch the shredded material, CERTAIN SPARK PLUG FROM SPARK...
KNOW YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER. Compare the illustrations with your chipper-shredder and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference_ Oil Fill...
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HOW TO USE YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER Do not attempt to shred or chip any materiat other than vegetation found in a normal yard (Leo, branches, leaves, twigs, etc_)+...
Release the bar. See figure t0. FIGURE 10. e Bulky material, such as stalks or heavy branches, up to 3" in diameter, should be fed into the chipper chute See figure 11 ARNING: MAKE CERTAIN PER CHUTE DOOR IS CLOSED NOT IN USE.
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Spark Plug, Muffler Fill Wire and Boot Dipstick FIGURE 13. TO STARTENGINE WARNING: BE SURE NO ONE OTHER THAN NEAR THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER THE OPERATOR STARTING OR OPERATING. OPERATE THIS CHIPPER-SHREDDER UNLESS THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED SECURED WITH THE HAND KNOBS, ®...
® Follow the Maintenance Schedule abover. CHIPPER-SHREDDER LUBRICATION Lubricate the pivot points on the release bar, hopper assembly, chute deflector arid chipper chute once a season using a light oil ENGINE ENGINE OIL Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API ser-...
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CLEANING e The chipper-shredder water from a hose through and chipper chute with the engine running. Allow every the chipper-shredder e Wash the bag periodically with water. Al!ow to dry thoroughly in the shade,. Do not use heat,.
SPACE HEATERS, FURNACES, CLOTHES DRYERS, STOVES, ELECTRIC MOTORS, ETC. NOTE: A yearly check-up by your local Sears Service Center is a good way to make certain your chipper- shredder will provide maximum performance next season, CHIPPER-SHREDDER e Clean the chipper-shredder...
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Remove the chipper chute by removing three hex nuts and washers. A I/2" wrench is required. See figure 18. NOTE: When reassembling, the cupped washer goes on the bottom of the chipper chute with the cupped side against the chute. ® Rotate the impeller assembly...
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Move throttle control to tDLE position_ If engine does not idle, repeat third step. e Test the engine by using the chipper-shredder_ engine tends to stall or die out, it usually indicates that the mixture is slightly lean and it may be nec-...
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Clean flail screen and inside of blower housing See Service/Adjustments section of this manual e Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove lodged object. e Sharpen or replace shredding and chipper blades. H,I... i,, i1' i' i r_lr,,i,,,,,H,,llll,I' model...
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NOS. 247.797854 Repair Parts 247.797855...