Craftsman 247.795950, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ructions BeforeOperating ThisEquipment i z CRRFTSMRN 5 HORSEPOWER 3 CUTTING STAGE MULCHING AND BAGGING CHIPPER SHREDDER Assembly Operation CustomerResponsibilities Serviceand Adjustment RepairParts SEARS ROEBUCK ANDCO HoffmanEstates IL 60179 U S A Printed in U S A 770 8473H 1 95 ...

Page 2: ...ION When feeding shreddable material into this e_luipment be extremely careful that pieces of metal rock_ bottles cans or other foreign objects are not included Personal injury or damage to the machine could result if the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration immediately stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire from ...

Page 3: ...RNING This unit is equipped with an internal combus tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a 8park arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effec tive working order by the operator Jn the State of Californ...

Page 4: ...ing 8 Storage 13 F Fuel 9 L Lubrication 11 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Schedule 11 Engine 11 12 Chipper Sh redder 11 O Oil 9 Operating Tips 8 R Repair Replacement Parts 17 23 Responsibilities Customer 3 11 13 S Safety Rules 2 Sharpening 14 15 Service Recommendations 11 Spark Plug 12 Specifications 3 Storage 13 T Table of Contents 4 Trouble Shooting 16 U Unclogging 13 14 Unpacking 5 W Warranty 3 ACCE...

Page 5: ...or the hopper assembly hopper hood and upper leaf ramp section have been sub assembled upper guide assembly chute deflec tor and the catcher bag The hardware pack safety glasses and bottle of oil are also included in the carton The hardware pack contains the parts shown in figure 1 shown full size TOREMOVE CHIPPER SHREDDER FROM CARTON Cut the corners of the carton Remove all packing inserts Roll c...

Page 6: ...om the sides and squeeze in and slide it over the inlet guide so the edges are under the stop washers Adjust so the holes in the upper guide assembly are aligned with the holes in the inlet guide Insert the hex bolt 8 3 8 long through the upper guide assembly and the inlet guide Secure with flat washer and lock nut NOTE Make certain the upper guide assembly can pivot by lifting it up until it lock...

Page 7: ...ational Standards Institute OPERATINGCONTROLS RELEASE BAR Used to release the hopper when raising or lowering See figure 6 CHOKE LEVERmUsed to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when starting a cold engine See figure 6 and 14 STARTER HANDLE Used to manually start the engine See figure 6 ENGINE SHUT OFF SWITCHmUsed to stop the engine See figures 6 and 14 FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE Used to stop the ...

Page 8: ...and small twigs can be raked into the hopper assembly when the hopper assembly is lowered to the ground See figure 8 Small branch es up to 1 2 diameter recommended or 1 diameter maximum can also be fed into the hopper assembly in this position See figure 9 The chipper shredder is designed for three ifferent methods of operation Leaves and small branches up to 1 2 d ameter recommended or 1 diameter...

Page 9: ... Refer to Service and Adjustments section 5W30 SAE 30 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your oil level more fre quently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Fill engine with oil as follows Remove oil fill dip stick See figure 12 With chi...

Page 10: ...he 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 See figure 14 Grasp starter handle see figure 13 and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compres sion cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Let the rope rewind slowly NOTE A noise will be heard when f...

Page 11: ...e 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 SAE 30 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils SE30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi vis cosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your oil level more fre q...

Page 12: ...er Cartrid Cover Base Slot FIGURE 16 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 contami nate the fuel system Yearly or every 25 hours whichever occurs first remove the blower housing and clean the areas shown in figure 17 to avoid overspeeding overheating and engine damage Clean more ...

Page 13: ...g stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carbure tor if using fuel stabilizer Drain all the oil from the crankcase this should be done after the engine has been operated and is still warm and refill the crankcase with fresh oil If you have drained the fuel tank protect the inside of the engine as follows Remove spark plug pour approximately 1 2 oun...

Page 14: ...ed toward the slotted opening in the impeller assembly Torque bolts and nuts to 250 350 inch pounds 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 21 Remove the six hex lock nuts and lock washers from the housing weld bolts using a 1 2 w...

Page 15: ...APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS Never attempt to change maximum engine speed It is pre set at the factory and should be changed only by a qualified service technician who has the necessary equipment The carburetor may need re adjusting if engine lacks power or does not idle properly If adjustments are needed proceed as follows Close idle mixture valve see figure 24 clockwise f _ finger tight only Forc...

Page 16: ...hten all bolts and nuts Make all necessary repairs If vibration continues have unit serviced by a SEARS Service Center Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Clean flail screen and inside of blower housing See Service Adjustments section of this manual Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Remove lodged object Sharpen or replace shredding and chipper blades NOTE Fo...

Page 17: ...SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H P CHIPPER SHREDDER MODEL NO 247 795950 Repair Parts 9 50 47 17 ...

Page 18: ...ex Bolt 5 16 18 x 8 38 Lg Back Up Plate Flat Hd Scr 5 16 24 75 Lg Hex Top L Nut 5 16 2 Gr 5 L Wash 5 16 I D Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 3 7_ Lg FI Wash 281 I D x 50 O D Chute Hinge Spacer 66 Lg Clevis Pin 5 Dia x 4 32 Lg Hex Ctr L Nut 1 4 20 I hd Cotter Pin Shredder Screen Internal Cotter Pin 3 _ Dia Chute Deflector Ass y Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd Gr 5 Bell Wash 345 I D 88 Hand Knob Chipper Door Rod Torsion Sprin...

Page 19: ... Ass y Governor Washer Governor Lever Screw Hex Hd Shield Cylinder Screw Cylinder Shield Cover Cylinder Head Plug Spark Wrench Spark Plug Tube Breather Bushing Governor Crank Bolt Governor Lever Nut Hex Cotter Pin Retainer E Ring Crank Governor Elbow Spark Plug Seat Intake Valve Seat Exhaust Valve CobaliteO Guide Exhaust Valve Note 63709 Guide Intake Valve Gasket Cover Cover Oil Gard Screw Oil Gar...

Page 20: ...case Coy Seal Oil Plug Oil Filler Screw Crankcase Covel Mounting Sem Key Flywheel Piston Ass y Std Piston Ass y 010 O S Piston Ass y 020 O S Piston Ass y 030 O S Ring Set Piston Std Ring Set Piston 010 O S Ring Set Piston 020 O S Ring Set Piston 030 O S Lock Piston Pin Pin Ass y Piston Std Pin Ass y Piston 005 _ Rod Ass y Connecting Rod Ass y Connecting 020 Undersize Crankl in Bore Dipper_onn Rod ...

Page 21: ...ld in Kit Only Shaft Choke Manifold Intake Elbow Fuel Pipe Seal Shaft Sold in Kit Only Seal Choke Shaft Sold in Kit Only Screw Fuel Bowl Bowl Assembly Carburetor REF PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 159 445 535 642 843 966 969 971 280871 494511 495246 281188 280149 494902 94120 94727 Support Filter Filter Air Cleaner Element Air Cleaner Cover Air Cleaner Sleeve Lever Base Air Cleaner Screw Hex Head Screw He...

Page 22: ...Fuel Included in Gasket Set Part No 495661 REF PART NO NO DESCRIP_ON 55 56 57 58 59 60 65 69 69A 456 459 461 515 608 1016 494846 493824 262594 280406 396892 393152 94686 280973 224322 224321 492833 262626 262625 494782 224278 Housing Rewind Starter Pulley Rewind Starter Spring Rewind Starter Rope Rewind Starter Cut to Required Length Insert Starter Handle Handle Rewind Starter Screw Starter Mtg Wa...

Page 23: ...93762 398188 495661 271485 270920 272309 490937 271736 Seal Oil Gasket Cylinder Head Gasket Valve Cover Gasket Crankcase 015 Thick Standard Gasket Crankcase 005 Thick Gasket Crankcase 009 Thick Seal Oil GasketJCarburetor Mtg Gasket Intake Port Pin Hinge Sold in Kit Only Gasket Sealing Sold in Kit Only Valve and Spring Needle Carburetor Overhaul Kit Plug Welch Valve Inlet Includes Seat Gasket Bowl ...

Page 24: ...Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOI LOWlNG INFORMATION P_ ODUCT 5 H P Chipper Shredder M DEL NUMBER 247 795950 EI_GINE MODEL NO 133412 0059 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION YOL r Sears merchandise has added value when you con ider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with SezLrs trained technicians professional technicians specifically trained on Sears products having t...