Craftsman 247.797855 Owner's Manual

5 horsepower 3 cutting stage mulching and bagging

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Caution:
ReadandFollow
All SafetyRules
andInstructions
BeforeOperating
ThisEquipment
5 HORSEPOWER
3 CUTTnNG STAGE
MULCHING AND BAGGING
CHiPPER-SHREDDER
Assembly
Operation
CustomerResponsibilities
Serviceand Adjustment
RepairParts
®
SEARS,ROEBUCK ANDCO.,Hoffman Estates, i L
Printed in U.S.A.
60195U.S.A.
770-7110H
9192
(R920818)

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  • Page 1 5 HORSEPOWER 3 CUTTnNG STAGE MULCHING AND BAGGING Caution: CHiPPER-SHREDDER ReadandFollow All SafetyRules andInstructions Assembly BeforeOperating Operation ThisEquipment CustomerResponsibilities Serviceand Adjustment RepairParts SEARS,ROEBUCK ANDCO.,Hoffman Estates, i L Printed in U.S.A. ® 60195U.S.A. 770-7110H 9192 (R920818)
  • Page 2: Carburetor

    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.
  • Page 3 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..
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5 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-...
  • Page 6 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...
  • Page 7: Engine Speed

    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...
  • Page 8 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_)+...
  • Page 9: Storage

    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.
  • Page 10 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, ®...
  • Page 11: Lubrication

    ® 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-...
  • Page 12 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,.
  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    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...
  • Page 14 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...
  • Page 15 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-...
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL NOS. 247.797854 Repair Parts 247.797855...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Blade 742-057I 710-0818 Hex Patch Bolt 3/8-24 x 2" Lg_ (Gro 8) (247.797854) 710-1254 Hex Patch Bolt 3/8-24 x 2,25" Lg, (247.797855) 714-0t14 Sq. Key 1/4 x 2°0" Lg° (247°797854) 736-0217 L-Wash, 3/8" I.D HoD. 736-0247 FI-Wash. ,,406" LD, x 1,25"...
  • Page 19 BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE Repai r Parts REFo PART DESCRIPTION 494846 Housing-Rewind 493824 Pulley-Rewind 262594 Spring-Rewind 280406 Rope-Rewind Cut to Required Length 396892 Insert-Starter 393152 Handle-Rewind 94686 Screw-Housing 280973 Washer 224322 Washer 92987 Nut-Hex, 224321 Retainer 492833 PawI-Starter 262626 Pin-Spring 262625...
  • Page 20 BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE Repair Parts REF, PART DESCRIPTION *'27t936 Gasket-Carburetor 495426 Carburetor Assembly 93499 Screw*Throttle Valve to Shaft 223793 Throttle-Carburetor 490048 Shaft and Lever-Throttle 491177 Valve & Shaft Group-Choke Valve-Needle 231533 Screw-Hex. Head 94616 220352 Plug-Welch 127A 223789 Plug-Welch 26336...
  • Page 21 BRIGGS AND STRATTON 5 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NOS. 135212-0272-01 Repai r Parts REFo PART NO,, DESCRIPTI *270080 Gasket-Crankcase Std.) *270125 Gasket-Crankcase *270126 Gasket-Crankcase 493916 Cover Assy.-Crkcse 495660 Bushing-Crankcase *298504 Seal-Oil 66768 Plug-Oil Filler 94682 Screw-Cover 298904 Piston Assyo (Std) 298905 Piston Assembly (.0 298906 Piston Assembly (,0...
  • Page 22 BRIGGS AND STRATrON 5 H.P. ENGINE Repair Parts REF. PART DESCRIPTION 395990 Cylinder Assembly 214040 Head-Cylinder *272157 Gasket-Cylinder Head 495774 Breather Assy. Gasket-Valve Cover *27549 94621 Screw-Breather Mtg. 66578 Grommet-Breather 94221 Screw-Cylinder Head (2-3/32" Long) 94679 Screw*Cylinder Head (2-15/32" Long) 94387 Plug-Pipe 495649...

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