Craftsman 247.77588O User manual

Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
8.5 Horse Power
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
Model No.
247.77588O
CAUTION: Before using this product,
read this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
770-1228A
Printed in U.S.A. (3/98)

Content Page 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
Forone year from thedate ofpurchase,whenthis Craftsmanchipper-shredderismaintained,lubricated,and
tunedupaccordingtothe operatingand maintenance instructionsintheowner'smanual,Sears willrepair,free of
charge, anydefectin materialorworkmanship.
Thiswarrantyexcludes blades, chipperblades, flails,air cleaners, spark plugs, catcherbags and tires whichare
expendable parts and become worn dudng normal use.
Ifthis chipper-shredderisused for commercialor rentalpurposes, thiswarrantyappliesfor only30 days from the
date ofpurchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BYCONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER INTHE
UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE INTHE UNITED
STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legalrights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, II 60179
These accessories were
available when the chipper-
shredder was purchased.
They are also available at
most Sears retail outlets, and
service centers. Most Sears
stores can order repair parts
for you when you provide the
model number of your
Craftsman chipper-shredder.
Spark Air Engine Gas Stabilizer Tow HitchKit
Plug Filter Oil Can
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
HORSEPOWER:
CRANKCASE CAPACITY:
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
SPARK PLUG:
GAP
TIRE PRESSURE
8,5 H.R
26oz. SAE 30 ENGINE OIL
4 Quart (UNLEADED)
Champion (N4C)
.030
24 PSI
Model Number ............247.775880 ..........................
Serial Number ...........................................................
Date of Purchase ......................................................
Record both serial number and date of purchase and
keep in a safe place for future reference.
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attempting to operate your chipper shredder. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in per-
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,_ WARNING: The Engine Exhaustfrom this product containschemicalsknowntothe State ofCalifornia
tocause cancer, birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
GENERAL OPERATION
Read thisowner's guidecarefullyin itsentiretybefore
attemptingtoassemble thismachine. Read,
understand,and follow allinstructionsonthe machine
and inthe manual(s) beforeoperation. Be completely
familiar withthe controlsand the proper useofthe
machinebefore operating it. Keep thismanual in a
safe placefor future and regular referenceand for
orderingreplacement parts.
Your chipper-shredderisa powerful tool,not a
plaything. Therefore, exerciseextreme cautionat all
times. Your unit hasbeen designedto performtwo
jobs;to chipand shredvegetationfound ina normal
yard. Do notuse itfor anyother purpose.
Never allowchildrenunder age 16 tooperate the unit.
Children16 years and oldershouldonlyoperate the
unitunderclose parentalsupervision. Only
responsibleindividualswho are familiar withthese
rulesofsafe operationshouldbe allowedtouse your
unit,
Keep the area ofoperationclearofall persons,
particularlysmallchildrenand pets. Stopthe engine
whenthey are inthe vicinityof the unit. Keepwork
area clean and clearof branches or obstacleswhich
could cause you tostumbleor fall.
When feeding material intothisequipment, be
extremely carefulthat piecesof metal, rocks,bottles,
cans or otherforeign objectsare not included.
Personal injuryordamage tothe machine could result.
Always wear safetyglasses or safetygoggles,during
operationand while performingan adjustmentor
repair,toprotecteyesfrom foreign objectsthatmay be
thrownfrom the machine.
Wear sturdy,reugh-soled workshoes and closefitting
slacks and shirt. Shirt and slacksthat coverthe arms
and legs and steel-tood shoesare recommended. Do
notwear loosefitting clothesorjewelryand secure hair
so it is above shoulderlength. They can be caughtin
movingparts. Never operate a unitin barefeet,
sandalsor sneakers. Wear glovss whenfeeding
matedal in the chipperchute orshredder hopper.
Never placeyour hands,feet, orany partof your body
intothe shredder hopper,chipperchute,discharge
opening, or near anymovingpartwhilethe engine is
running. Keep clearofthe dischargeopeningat all
times. Ifit becomes necassarytopush matedal into
the chipperchute orshredder hopper, use a small
diameter stick, NOT YOUR HANDS.
If itisnecessaryfor any reasonto unclogthefeed
intakeordischargeopeningsorto inspectorrepair any
partofthe machinewhere a movingpart can come in
contact withyour bodyorclothing,stopthe machine,
allowitto cool,disconnectthe spark plugwirefrom the
spark plugand move itaway from the spark plug
before attemptingtounclog, inspector repair.
Donot operate unitwhileunderthe influence ofalcohol
or drugs.
The machine shouldonlybe operated ona level
surface. Never operate your unitona slippery,wet,
muddyor icysurface. Keep yourworkarea cleanand
clear ofbranchesorobstacleswhichcould causeyou
to stumbleand fall. Do notoverreach. Maintaining
properfooting and balanceis essentialtopreventing
accidents.
Do notallow an accumulationof processedmaterialto
buildupinthe dischargearea as thiswillprevent
properdischargeand can resultin kick-backfrom the
chipperchute.
Keep your face and bodybackfrom chipperchute to
avoidaccidentalbounce back ofany material.
Do nottransportmachine whileengine isrunning.
Ifthe cuttingmechanismstdkesa foreign objector if
your machineshouldstart makingan unusualnoiseor
vibration,immediately stopthe engineand allowthe
machine tocome to a complete stop. Disconnectthe
spark plugwire and move itawayfrom the spark plug.
Take thefollowing steps.
a. Inspectfor damage.
b. Repair or replaceany damaged parts.
o. Check for any loosepartsand tighten toassure
continuedsafe operation.
Never attempttoattachor remove catcher bagwhen
engine isrunning. Shutthe engineoff and waitfor the

impellertocometoacompletestop.Theimpeller
continuestorotatefor a few seconds after the engine
isshutoff. Never place any partofthe body inthe
impellerarea untilyou are sure the impellerhas
stoppedrotating.
Mufflerand engine become hotand cancause a bum.
Do nottouch.
Do notallow leavesor otherdebristobuild-upon
engine's muffler. The debriscouldignite and causea
fire.
Do notattemptto shredorchip materiallarger than
specifiedinthis manual. Personal injuryordamage to
the machinecould result.
Donotoperate engine ifaircleaner or cover over
carburetor air-intakeisremoved, exceptfor
adjustment. Removal of suchparts could createa fire
hazard.
Only useaccessoriesapprovedfor thismachine by the
manufacturer. Read, understand,and follow all
instructionsprovidedwiththe approvedaccessory.
Ifsituationsoccurwhichare not covered by this
manual, usecare and goodjudgment. Contactyour
dealer for assistance.
Keep dischargechute deflector,chipperchute door,
and all otherguards and safetydevicesin placeand
operatingpropady.
Only operate unitingooddaylight. Do notoperate unit
at nightor indark areas where yourvisionmay be
impaired,
CHILDREN
Tragic accidentscan occurifthe operatorisnotalerttothe
presence ofsmallchildren. Children are oftenattractedto
the chippar-shredderand the chippingand shredding
activity. Never assume thatchildrenwillremainwhere you
lastsaw them.
Keep childrenoutofthe workarea and underthe
watchful eye of a responsibleadultotherthan the
operator.
Be alert and turnthe unitoff ifa childentersthe area.
Never allowchildrenunderthe age of16 to operatethe
chipper-shredder,
SERVICE
Use extremecare in handlinggasolineand otherfuels.
They are extremely flammable andthe vapors are
explosive.
a. Storefuel and oil inapprovedcontainers,away
from heat andopen flame, and outof the reach of
children. Check and add fuel before startingthe
engine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while
the engine isrunning. Allow engineto coolat
least twominutesbefore refueling.
b. Replacogasolinecapsecurely and wipe offany
spilledgasolinebefore startingthe engine as it
may cause afireorexplosion.
c. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand other
sourcesof ignition.
d. Never refuelunit indoorsbecauseflammable
vaporswillaccumulate inthe area.
e. Never storethe machineor fuel container inside
where there isan openflame or spark suchas a
gas hotwater heater, space heater, clothesdryer
orfurnace.
Never runyour machine inan enclosed area asthe
exhaustfrom the enginecontains carbon monoxide,
whichisan odorless, tastelessand deadly poisonous
gas.
To reducefirehazard, keep engineand mufflerfree of
leaves,grass,and otherdebrisbuild-up. Clean upfuel
andoil spillage. Allowunitto cool at least 5 minutes
beforestoring.
Before cleaning,repairing,orinspecting,make certain
the impellerand all movingpartshave stopped.
Disconnectthe spark plug wire and keepwire away
from spark plugto prevent accidentalstarting. Do not
useflammable solutionsto clean airfilter.
Checkthe bladeand engine mountingscrews at
frequent intervalsfor propertightness. Also visually
inspect bladesfor wear and/or damage (e.g., bent,
cracked). Replacewithblades which meet original
equipmentspecifications.
Keep allnuts,bolts,and screws fight to be sure the
equipmentisin safe workingcondition.
Never tampar withsafety devices. Checktheir proper
operationregularly.
After strikingaforeign object,immediatelystopthe
engine,disconnectthespark plugwire from the spark
plug,and thoroughlyinspectthe unitfor anydamage.
Repair damage before startingand operatingunit.
Do notalter ortamperwiththe engine's governor
setting. The governor controlsthe maximum safe
operatingspeed ofthe engine. Over-speedingthe
engineis dangerousand will causedamage to the
engineand toother movingpartsof the machine.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Restrictthe use ofthispowermachine to
persons who read, understandand follow the
warningsand instructionsinthis manualand on
the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
This unitis equipped with an internalcombustion egine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest-
covered, brush-coveredor grass-covered landunlessthe engine's exhaust systemis equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicablelocal orstate laws (ifany). Ifa spark arrester is used, it shouldbe maintained ineffective working
order by the operator.
In the State ofCaliforniathe above isrequired by law (Section4442 ofthe CaliforniaPublic ResourcesCode). Other
states may have similarlaws. Federal laws applyonfederal lands.A sparkarresterfor the mufflerisavailablethrough
your nearest Sears AuthorizedService Center (See the REPAIR PARTS sectionof thismanual.)

Hopper*
ChipperChute
Discharge Chute
Bottle
of Oil
Safety
Glasses
Catcher Bag
* The hopper is packedin the top insert
inyour chipper-shreddercarton.
Figure 1
IMPORTANT: Thisunitisshippedwithout gasoline
or oil inthe engine,Al_erassembly,see
OPERATION sectionofthismanualforproperfuel
and engine oilfill-up.
NOTE: Todetermine rightand left hand sidesof your
chipper-shredder, standbehind the unitwith the
engine farthest away from you.
Yourchipper-shredderhasbeencompletelyassembled
atthefactory, exceptforthehopperassembly,chipper
chute,dischargechuteandthecatcherbag.
These parts are shippedlooseinthe carton.Apairof
safetyglasses and a bottleofoil are also includedin
thecanon.
UNPACKING FROM CARTON
Cut the cornersof the canon.
Remove all packing inserts.
Remove all loose parts includingowner's
manual.See figure 1.
Rollchipper-shredderoutofthecanon.
Make certainall partsand literaturehave been
removedbefore the cartonis discarded.
LOOSE PARTS
(Refer tofigure 1.)
a, Hopper Assembly
b. DischargeChute
c. Chipper Chute
d. Catcher Bag
e. Bottle of Oil
f. Safety Glasses
g. Owner's Manual (not shown in figure 1)
TOOLS REQUIRED
1. 1/2"or AdjustableWrenches
2. 7/16" orAdjustableWrenches
3. 9/16"or AdjustableWrenches
4. Funnel
DISCONNECTING SPARK PLUG
Disconnect the sparkplug wire and move it
awayfrom the spark plug before assemblingthe
chipper-shredder. See figure 2.
SparkPlugWire
Figure 2
ATTACHING DISCHARGE CHUTE
Remove thewingknobs from each sideofthe
discharge openingon the chipper-shredder.See
figure3.
Usingtwo7/16"wrenches, removehex locknut,
twospacers, and the bexbolt fromtop ofthe
housingassembly.Foreasy assembly,do not
remove thesecondspacerfromthe hexbolt.
Placethedischargechute in positionon the
dischargeopening.Inserthexboltand spacer

through hingeon dischargechute and housing
(spacer fitsinside of hinge).See figure 3 inset.
Spac_er_-J-_
Hex Nut
--Hex Bolt
Hinge
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Hopper Pivot Door
Inlet Guide Opening
He_
Hopper Nut
Wing
Dischargl
Figure 3
Place secondspacerover hex boltinsidethe
otherpart ofthe hinge. Secure with hexlock
nut.Tightensecurely.
Secure both sidesofdischargechute tohousing
usingwingknobs thatyou earlier removed.
Tightenwingknobs.
ATTACHING HOPPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the8-3/8" longhexboltand the hexnut
fromthe bottomoftheinletguideopening.See
figure4 inset.
Placethe hopperassemblyon thegroundand
holditinthe positionshowninstep 1 infigure4.
Holdingthe hopper,pushhopperpivotdoor
down insidethe hopper.See figure 4.
Slidethe hopperassemblytowardsthe chipper-
shredderhousingsothatthe upperguideonthe
hopperassemblyslidesunder thestopwasher
on each side oftheinletguide,See figure 4.
Alignthetwo holes(one on each side)ofthe
lower hopperwiththetwoholes(one on each
side) ofthe inletguide. See figure4 inset.
insertthe hex bolt(thatyouearlier removed)
from the leftthroughthe holeon the hopperand
the inletguide. Insertthe hexnutontothe bolt
from the otherside.See figure4 inset.
Tightenthe bolttillthe locknutisengaged.
Make sure toremovesideplayfromthe bolt,but
the hoppershouldbeable to pivot.
Inlet 1.
Guide
Hopper
Figure 4
To raisethe hopper,holdthe hopperbythe
hand-holdand liftituptillitclicksintoposition.
To Iowerthe hopper,holdthehopperbythe
hand-holdand pullthe releasebar.The hopper
shoulddropdown. See figure 5.
Release Bar
Figure 5
The flap controlrodisalreadyattachedtothe hopper
atthe top.The otherendoftherodhastobe attached
tothestopwasher onthe inletguide.See figure6.
Raise thehoppertillitclicksintoposition.
Unscrewthe shoulderboltfrom thestopwasher
on theinletguide.See figure6.
Align the loose end oftheflapcontrolrodwith
the stopwasheron theinletguide.
Slidethe shoulderboltthroughthe openingin
theflap controlrod.Secure tightly.See figure 6.

&WARNING; Thisflapcontrolrod isa safety
device to hold theflap in place insidethe
hopperwhileshreddingbranches.Do not
operate the chipper-shredderwithout
properlyattachingthisflapcontrolrodtothe
unit.
Stop
Hex Washer*
Nut* //
=ettI /io_ Chipper
Chute
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Insertone each ofthehex bolts,lock nuts,and
flat washers(thatyou earlierremoved)through
each holeinthe chuteand the brace.Tighten
these boltstosecure brace tothechute.
Tightenboltssecuringthe bracetothelower
frame.Theseboltshadbeen removedeadier.
Tightenthethree nutsonthe weldstuds.
Cupped
Washer
Weld Stud
Weld Stud
Attachflap
controlrod
here
Flap Control
Rod
* Do not removethese hardware from the inletguide
assembly while attachingthe flap controlrod.
Figure 6
ATTACHING THE CHIPPER CHUTE
Your unitisshippedwith one end ofthe brace
already securedto the lower frame. Loosenthe
boltssecuringthe bracetothe frame.
Remove thethree cuppedwashersand hex
nutsfrom the weld studsbesidetheopeningon
the leftsideofthe housing.See figure7.
Remove thetwosets ofhexbolt,locknut,and
fiatwasher fromthetwo holesonthe upperend
ofthe brace as showninfigure7.
Placethe chipperchuteoverthe weldstudsso
the slotonthechute istowardsthebottom.Align
the three holesat the bottomofthe chutewith
the three weld studs.
Securewith thethree pairsofcuppedwashers
and hex nutsthatyou earlier removed.Do not
tightenthenutsat thistime. Make sureto place
the cuppedsideofthewasher againstthe
chipperchute.
Align the holestowardsthefront openingofthe
chutewiththe holesonthe brace.See figure7.
Washer
Chu_
Bmce
Figure 7
ATTACHING THE CATCHER BAG
Your chipper-shredderisequippedwitha catcherbag
tocatchthe shreddedmaterial.
To attachthebag, placethe openingofthe bag
overthechute deflectorand the chute flange.
Make sure itcompletelycoversthe chute
deflector.
Depress the plunger on the drawstring, and pull
on the drawstring until the bag istight around the
chute opening. Release plunger to lock it into
position. See figure 8.
Catcher Bag Plunger
Figure8

Read thisowner'smanual and safety rules before operatingyour chipper-shredder.Compare theillustration
infigure9 withyourchipper-shredderto familiarize yourselfwiththe locationofvariouscontrolsand
adjustments.Save this manualfor future reference.
_he operation of any chipper-shredder can result in foraign objects being thrown intothe
eyes,whichcan resultinsevere eye damage. Always wear safety glasses provided
withthe chipper-shredderbefore chippingor shredding,orwhileperformingany
adjustmentsor repairs.
Release
Bar
Rear Wheel
Lock Lever
Figure 9
OPERATING CONTROLS
(Refer toFigure9,)
Release Bar
Used torelease thehopperwhen raisingor lowering.
Choke Lever
Used toenrichthefuel mixtureinthe carburetor
when startinga coldengine.
Starter Handle
Used tomanuallystarttheengine.
Hopper Assembly
Allowsleavesand smallbranchesupto1"diameterto
be fedintothe impellerforchippingand shredding,
Lowerthehoppertocollectraked materialfor
shredding.
Throttle Control
Regulatesspeed ofthe engine.
Chipper Chute
Allows bulkyvegetationlikestalksor heavybranches
upto 3"diametertobe fedintotheimpellerfor
chippingand shredding.
Catcher Bag (not shown)
Used tocollectthe shredded material.
Rear Wheel Lock Lever
Used tolockthe rearwheels frommoving.
Stopping Engine
Move throttlecontrolleverto STOP position.
Disconnectspark plugwireand move awayfrom
spark plugto preventaccidentalstarting.
MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS
Sears chipper-shredders conform tothe safetystandardB71.6-1990 ofthe American National Standards Institute.
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WARNING: Beforeusingyourchipper-
shredder, again refer tothe safety rules on
pages 3 and 4 ofthismanual. Always be
careful.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Oil (Packed with unit)
Only usehigh quality detergent oil ratedwith
API serviceclassification SF, SG orSH. Select
theoil's viscositygradeaccordingtoyour
expectedoperatingtemperature.Followthe
chartbelow.
32°F Warmer
Colder _I
5W30 I SAE 30
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather,these
multiviscosity oilswillresult in increasedoil
consumptionwhen usedabove 32°F. Check theoil
level morefrequently toavoidpossible engine
damage from runninglow onoil.
Fill engine with oil as follows.
Remove oilfill dipstick. See figure 10.
Remove cap
and fill gas
Remove dipstick
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Figure 10
With chipper-shredder on levelground, use a
funnel to fillengine with oil to FULL mark on
dipstick.Capacityis approximately 26 ounces.
Becarefulnottooverfill.
Check oil level.
Add oilifnecessary.Replacedipstick and
tighten.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Oil bottle packed with unit
contains 26 oz. of oil.
Gasoline
WARNING: Experienceindicatesthatalcohol
blended fuels (calledgasohol or using ethanolor
methanol)canattractmoisturewhich leadsto
separationand formationofacidsduringstorage.
Acidicgas can damage thefuelsystemofan engine
whileinstorage. To avoidengineproblems, thefuel
systemshould be emptied before storage for30
daysor longer.Drain thegastank, start theengine
and letit run untilthefuel linesand carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel nextseason. See STORAGE
instructionsfor additionalinformation.Never use
engine or carburetor cleanerproducts in thefuel tank
orpermanent damage may occur.
Fillgas tank with gas asfollows.
Remove fuel cap. See figure 10.
Make sure the container (from which you will
pour the gasoline) isclean and free from rust or
foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may
be stale from long periods of storage in the
container.
Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free
automotive gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high
octane gasoline. See figure 10.
Replace fuel cap.
WARNING: Do not fill closer than 1/2inchoftopoffuel tank to preventspillsand to
allowfor fuel expansion.Ifgasolineis
accidentlyspilled,movechipper-shredder
away from area ofspill.Avoid creatingany
sourceof ignitionuntilgasolinevaporshave
disappeared.
Check thefuel levelperiodically toavoid running
out of gasoline while operating the chipper-
shredder.
If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or
chipping, itmay be necessaryto unclogthe unit
before itcan berestarted.Refer to"Removing
the FlailScreen"instructionsin SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENT section.
STARTING ENGINE
&WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator isstandingnear thechipper-
shredderwhilestartingoroperatingtheunit.
Do not operate thischipper-shredder
unlessthechutedeflectorhasbeenproperly
installedand securedwithhandknobs.

NOTE:TOprevent theunitfromsliding,place your
footfirmlyagainst thetire.
1. Attach spark
plug wire --
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3. Move choke
to "on" position
2. Place throttle
in Fast Position
4. Pullrope
Figure 1t
Attach sparkplug wire and rubber boot to spark
plug. See figure 11.
Place throttle in FAST position. See figure 11.
Move choke lever to CHOKE position (in the
direction ofthe arrow) as shown.
If restarting a warm engineafter a short
shutdown, movechoke leverto=NoChoke"
position.
Grasp starterhandle and pullropeout slowly
untilengine reaches startofcompressioncycle
(ropewillpullslightlyharderat thispoint).Let
the roperewindslowly.Pullropewitha rapidfull
armstroke.Letropereturntostarterslowly.See
figure 11.
When enginestarts,move chokeleverto half
chokepositionuntilengineruns smoothlyand
then to No Choke position.
If engine fails to start afterthree pulls, move
chokelevertoNo Choke positionand pullstarter
ropeagain.
Ifengine rims,butdoes not continue to run,
movechokeleverto FullChokepositionand pull
ropeagain.
Move choke leverto OFF positionas engine
warms up.
NOTE: Anoise will be heard when finding the start of
the compression cycle. This noise is caused by the
flails and fingers which are part oftheshredding
mechanism falling intoplace, and shouldbe
expected./n addition,theflails and fingers will be
noisyaftertheengine isstarted,untiltheimpeller
reaches furlspeed.
STOPPING ENGINE
Movestarterswitch to OFF position.
Disconnect spark plugwire andmoveawayfrom
sparkplugto preventaccidentalstarting.
USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER
AWARNING: Do not attempt toshredor
chipanymatedal otherthanvegetation
foundina normalyard(i.e., branches,
leaves,twigs,etc.).
The chipper-shredderisdesigned for two
different methodsofoperation.
a. Leavesand small branchesupto 1/2"
diameter(maximum)can befed intothe
hopperassemblywhen itisin the raisedor
loweredposition.See figure12.
b. Bulkymaterial,such as stalksor heavy
branches,up to3"in diametershouldbe
fed intothe chipperchute.See figure 12.
AWARNING: Do not put material larger
than isspecifiedinto the hopper, and/orinto
the chipperchute.Personalinjuryor
damage to themachinecould result.
Ifitbecomesnecessaryto pushmaterialintothe
chipper-shmdder,usea smalldiameterstick-
NOT YOUR HANDS. The stickshouldbesmall
enoughthat itwillbegroundup ifitgetsintothe
impellerassembly.
LOWER THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY
To lowerthe hopper assembly,useone handto
grasp the hand-hold at thetop of thehopper
assemblyand liftslightly.See figure 5.
Pullup onthe release bar,and lowerthehopper
assemblytothe ground.Releasethe bar.See
figure 5.
AWARNING: Never remove chute deflector
tillthe unit has completely stopped.Never
shut offthe engine until all chipping is
completed.
Forbest performance, it isimportant tokeep the
shreddingblade and the chipper blades sharp.Ifthe
composition of the material being discharged
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changes(becomesstdngy,etc.) or ifthe rate atwhich
the material is discharged slows down considerably, it
is likely that the shredding blade and/or chipper
blades are dull and need to be sharpened or
replaced. 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.
AWARNING: The chipper-shredder
dischargesmaterialswithconsiderable
velocity.Keep away from theareaaroundthe
dischargechute.Always stopthe engine and
disconnectsparkplugwirewhen removingor
attachingthebag,changing containers, or
removingtheshreddedmatarial.Wear safety
glassesandgloveswheneverusingyour
chipper-shredder.
Shredmaterialupto1/2inchindiameter
/Chip material upto 3 inches in diameter
Catch shredded material
in catcher bag
Lower the hopper to collect
raked material for shredding
Figure 12
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Alwaysobserve safetyruleswhen performing
any maintenance.
The warrantyonthischippershredderdoes not
coveritemsthat have been subjectedtooperator
abuse or negligence.To receivefull value from
thewarranty,operatormustmaintainthechipper-
shredderas instructedinthismanual.
Someadjustmentswillneed to be made
periodicallytomaintainyourunitproperly.
Alladjustmentsinthe Serviceand Adjustments
sectionofthismanualshouldbe checkedat least
once each season.
Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.
Periodicallycheck allfasteners and make sure
theseare tight.
AWARNING: Alwaysstopthe engineand
disconnect thespark plugwire before
performinganymaintenanceoradjustments.
Never remove discharge chute tillthe
engine hascompletelystopped.
CLEANING
Clean thechipper-shredderby runningwater
froma hosethrough the hopper assemblyand
chipperchutewiththeengine running.Allowthe
chipper-shreddertodrythoroughly.
Wash thebag pedodicallywithwater. Allow todry
thoroughlyinthe shade. Do notuse heat.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Onlyusehighqualitydetergent oilratedwith API
service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the
oil's viscosity grade according to your expected
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES o
MAINTENANCE _ _ ..,P e,_P _3 =_
sc. oo, o,O {o ,v.C o,TEs
Oil pivot points
0 Clean shredder _
a.
Check engine oil
,,, Change engine oil <_
Service air cleaner
ILl Clean engine _
Reset spark plug _
Clean muffler
operatingtemperature.Refer topage 9 ofthis To Service Air Cleaner:
manualfor viscositychart. 1.
The four-cycle engineofyourchipper-shredder
willnormallyconsumesomeoil.Therefore, 2.
checkengineoillevelregularlyapproximately
averyfivehoursofoperationand beforeeach 3.
usage.
Stop engineandwait several minutesbefore
checkingoillevel.Withengineon level ground,
the oilmustbe toFULL mark ondipstick.
Change engine oilafterthefirstfivehoursof
operation,and everytwenty-fivehours
thereafter.
To Drain Oil
Drainoilwhileengine iswarm. Followthe
instructionsgivenbelow.
Remove oildrainplug.Catchoilin a suitable
container.
When engine isdrainedof all oil,replacedrain
plugsecurely.
Refillwithfreshoil. Refer toGAS AND OIL
FILL-UP section.
Replace dipstick.
Air Cleaner
The air cleanerprevents damaging dirt, dust,etc.,
from enteringthecarburetorand beingforced into
the engineand isimportanttoengine lifeand
performance.The aircleanerconsistsof a pre-
cleaner orfoam filter,and a paperfilter.
Never run the enginewithoutair cleanercompletely
assembled.
Service pre-cleaner afterevery25 hours of use,
or at leastonce a season.
Servicefilterevery 100 hoursofuse, orat least
once a season.
Service pre-cleanerand filtermore oftenunder
dustyconditions.
Remove wingnutandcover.
Slidepre-cleanerofffilter.Cleanthe insideof
baseand coverthoroughly.
Clean pre-cleanaras follows:(See figure13.)
a. Wash inwaterand detergentsolution,and
squeeze(donottwist)untilalldirtisramoved.
b. Rinsethoroughlyinclear water.
c. Wrap ina cleanclothandsqueeze(donot
twist) untilcompletelydry,orallowtoairdry.
d. Saturatewithengineoilandsqueeze(don't
twist) todistributeoilandremoveexcessoil.
L Base
Foam Filter -- Wing Nut--
PaperFilter
Figure 13
NOTE: If the pre-cleaner is torn ordamaged in any
way, replace it.
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Ifnecessary,replacepaper filter(do notattempt
to clean). Installnewfilter on base.
Slidepre-cleaneroverfilter.
Installcoverand wingnut.
Tightenwingnutsecurely.
Clean Engine
Clean engine periodically. Remove dirt and
debris with aclothor brush.
Frequently remove grass clippings, dirt and
debris from cooling fins,air intake screen and
levers and linkage. See figure 14. This willhelp
ensure adequate cooling and correct engine
speed.
Clean cooling
Figure 14
Yearly orevery25 hours, whicheveroccursfirst,
removethe blower housing and clean the areas
shownin figure14 to avoidoverspeeding,
overheatingand engine damage.Clean more
oftenifnecessary.
NOTE: Cleaning witha forceful spray ofwater isnot
recommended as watercouldcontaminatethefuel
system.
WARNING: Temperature of muffler andnearbyareas may exceed 150° F(65°C).
Avoidtheseareas,
Spark Plug
Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to.030"
at least once a season or every 50 hours of
operation. See figure 15.Spark plug
replacement is recommended atthe start of
each season. Refer to engine parts list for
correct spark plug type.
' Feeler (
Plug
Figure 15
NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug
shouldbecleaned byscrapingor wire brushing and
washingwitha commercialsolvent.
Muffler
AWARNING: Do not operate the chipper-
shredder without a muffler, or tamperwith
the exhaustsystem.Damaged mufflersor
spark arresterscouldcreate a fire hazard.
Inspectperiodically, and replace if necessary. If
your engine isequipped with a spark arrester
screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for
cleaning and inspection. Replace ifdamaged.
&WARNING: Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug wire, and move it
away fromspark plugbeforeperformingany
adjustmentsor repairs.
LUBRICATION
Lubricate the pivot points on the release bar, hopper
assembly, chute deflector and chipper chute once a
season using a light oil. See figure 16
Figure 16: Lubrication Chart
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14

REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN
Ifthe discharge area becomes clogged, remove the
flailscreenand clean area as follows.
Stop engine, make certain the chipper-
shredder has come to acomplete stop and
disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug
before unclogging the chute.
Remove thetwohand knobs on each sideof
the dischargechute (alsocalledthe chute
deflector).
Liftthe dischargechute up,and keepitoutof
the way.
Remove twohairpinclipsfromtheclevispins
whichextend throughthehousing.Removethe
clevispins,See figure 17.
Pullthe flail screen from insidethe housing.
See figure 17.
Cleanthe screen by scrapingorwashingwith
water.
Reinstallthe screen.
Putthedischargechuteback to its original
positionand tightenthe handknobs.
NOTE: Be certainto reassemble the flail screen with
the curved side down.
Chute Deflector
Chipper Chute
Removethe flailscreenas instructedin previous
section.
Usinga 1/2"wrench, removethe chipperchute
by removingthree hexnutsand washers. See
figure 17,
Usinga 7/16" wrench,removethe brace
(holdingthechutetothe frame) byremovingthe
hex bolts.
NOTE: When re-assembling,thecuppedwasher
goes on theslottowardthebottom of thechipper
chute withthecuppedsideagainstthechute.
Rotate the impeller assemblyby hand untilyou
locate one of the two chipperblades in the
chipper chute opening. Remove the blade, using
a3/16" allen wrench on the outside of the blade
and 1/2" wrench on the impeller assembly
(inside the housing). See figure 18.
Slot Blade
HexNut,
Washer HandKnobs
Figure 17
SHARPENING OR REPLACING
THE BLADES
Chipper Blades
Disconnectspark plug wire and move it away
from spark plug.
Figure 18
Remove theotherbladeinthe same manner.
Replaceor sharpenblades.
Ifsharpening,makecertainto remove anequal
amountfrom each blade.
Reassemblein reverseorder.Make certain
bladesare reassembledwiththe sharpedge
facing the directionshownin figure18 (sharp
edge isassembled towardtheslottedopeningat
the bottom).
Torque boltsand nutsto250-350 inch-pounds.
Shredding Blade
The shredding blade may be removed for sharpening
or replacement as follows.
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Disconnectsparkplug wire and move itaway
from spark plug.
Lowerthehopperassembly.Block upthe
housing.See figure19.
Weld Bolt
Allen
Screw
Pipe
causedamagetotheunit.The bladecan betasted
for balance bybalancingitona roundshaft
screwddverornail.Removemetalfrom theheavy
sideuntilitisbalancedevenly.See figure20.
When reassemblingtheblade, tightencenter
bolttobetween 550 and 650 inch-poundsand
thetwo outerboltsto between250and 350 inch-
pounds,or lackingtorquewrench,tighten
securely.
1.insertscrewdriverthroughhole
d/
2. Bladeshouldbe parallelto ground
Screv_
Driver\ Blade
i I --
Ground
Torque Wrench Figure 20
Figure 19
Remove the sixhexlocknutsand lockwashers
from thehousingweld boltsusinga1/2"wrench.
Separate the chipper-shredderintotwo halves.
Remove the back-upplate.
NOTE: When reassembling, make certain the
embossed tab faces inward towards the impeller,and
opening on the back-up plate is toward the bottom of
the unit.
Remove the two hand knobs and cupped
washerswhichsecurethechutedeflector. Raise
thechute deflector.
Inserta 1/2"or 3/4" diameterpipethroughthe
flailscreenintothe impellertokeep itfrom
turning,or removetheflailscreenand inserta
piece ofwood(2 x4) intothe chuteopening.
Removethe twooutsidescrewson theblade,
usinga 3/16" allenwrenchand a 1/2"wrench.
Remove theblade byremoving the center bolt,
lockwasher and fiatwasher.
,_ WARNING: Usecautionwhen removing
theblade to avoidcontacting the weld bolts
on thehousing.
When sharpening the blade, follow theoriginal
angleofgrind as a guide. Itisextremely
important that each cutting edge receives an
equat amount of grinding to prevent an
unbalanced blade.
An unbalanced blade will cause excessive
vibration when rotating at high speeds and may
ADJUSTING CARBURETOR
AWARNING: Ifanyadjustmentsaremade to
the engine whiletheengineisrunning(e.g.
carburetor),keep clear ofall moving parts.
Becareful ofheated surfaces andmuffler.
The carburetor has been pre-set at the factory and
shouldnot requireadjustment.However, ifyour
enginedoes notoperate properlydue to suspected
carburetor problems,take yourchipper-shredderto
yournearestSEARS servicecenter.
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed onyour chipper-shredderhas been
set at the factory. Do not attempt to increase engine
speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe
the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your
chipper-shredder to the nearest SEARS service
center for repair and adjustment.
TIRES
Recommendedoperating tire pressure is 24 p.s.i.
(sidewalloftire maygive tire manufacturers
recommendedpressure).Equaltire pressureshould
be maintained on bothtires.
WARN ING: Excessivepressurewhenseating
beadsmay causetire/rimassemblytoburstwith
forcesufficienttocauseseriousinjury.
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Prepare your chipper-shredderfor storageat the end
oftheseason or iftheunitwillnot beusedfor 30 days
or more.
AWARNING: Never store machinewithfuel
inthefueltank insideofbuilding where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark,
or where ignitionsourcesare presentsuch
as hotwaterend space heaters,furnaces,
clothesdryers,stoves,electricmotors,etc.
Ayearly check-up by your localSears servicecenter
is agood way to make certain your chipper-shredder
will provide maximum performance for the next
season.
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
Clean the chipper-shredderthoroughly.
Wipe unitwithan oiledragto prevent rust (usea
light oilorsilicone).
ENGINE
IMPORTANT; Itisimportanttoprevent gum deposits
from forming inessentialfuel systempartssuchas
carburetor,fuel filter,fuel hose, ortankduring
storage.Also, experience indicatesthatalcohol
blendedfuels (calledgasohol or usingethanolor
methanol)can attractmoisturewhichleadsto
separationand formationofacidsduringstorage.
Acidicgas can damage the fuelsystemof anengine
whileinstorage.
Drainthe fuel tank.
Start the engine and let it rununtilthefuel lines
and carburetorareempty.
Draincarburetor bypressingupwardon bowl
drainwhichislocatedbelowthe carburetor.
Never use engineor carburetorcleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanentdamage
may occur.
Use fresh fuel nextseason.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptablealternativein
minimizing the formation offuel gum deposits during
storage.
Addstabilizerto gasoline infueltank orstorage
container.
Always follow the mixratiofoundon stabilizer
container.
Run engineat least 10 minutesafteradding
stabilizertoallowthe stabilizerto reachthe
carburetor.
Donotdrain thegastankand carburetorifusing
fuel stabilizer.Drainallthe oilfrom the
crankcase(thisshouldbe doneaftertheengine
has been operatedand isstillwarm) and refill
thecrankcasewithfresh oil.
Ifyouhave drainedthefuel tank, protectthe
insideoftheengine as follows.
Removespark plug,pourapproximately1/2
ounce(approximatelyonetablespoon)ofengine
oilintocylinderand crankslowlyto distributeoil.
Replacesparkplug.
OTHER
Do not storegasolinefromone season to
another.
Replaceyourgasolinecanifyourcanstartsto
rust.Rustand/ordirtin your gasolinewillcause
problems.Storeunitin a clean,dryarea. Do not
storenexttocorrosivematerials,suchas
fertilizer.
NOTE; ff storing inan unventilated or metal storage
shed, be certain torustprooftheequipment bycoating
witha lightoilorsilicone.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE CORRECTIVEACTION
Enginefailstostart 1.Fueltankempty,orstalefuel 1. Filltankwithclean,fresh fuel
2. Spark plugwiredisconnected 2. Connectwire tosparkplug.
3. Faultysparkplug 3. Clean, adjustgap or replace.
4. Throttlecontrolnotincorrect 4. MovethrottlecontroltoFAST
position position
Lossofpower;operationerratic 1. Spark plugwire loose
Engine overheats
Too much vibration
Unitdoes not discharge
2. Unitrunningon Choke
3. Blockedfuellineorstalefuel
4. Water ordirt in fuelsystem
5. Carburetor out ofadjustment
6. Dirty aircleaner
1. Carburetornotadjustedproperly
2. Engineoillevellow
1. Loosepartsordamaged
impeller
1. Dischargechute clogged
2. Foreignobjectlodgedin
impeller
1. Connect and tightensparkplug
wire
2. Movechoke leverto OFF
position
3. Cleanfuel line;filltankwith
clean,fresh gasoline.
4. Disconnect fuel lineat
carburetortodrainfuel tank.
Refillwithfresh fuel.
5. ContactyourSEARS service
center.
6. Serviceaircleaner.
1.
2.
1.
Contact yourSEARS service
center
Fillcrankcasewithproperoil
Stop engineimmediatelyand
disconnectsparkplug wire.
Tighten all bolts and nuts.Make
all necessary repairs. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by
e SEARS service center.
1. Stop engineimmediatelyand
disconnectsparkplug wire.
clean flailscreen and insideof
blower housing.
2. Stopengine immediatelyand
disconnectspark plugwire.
Remove lodgedobject.
Rate ofdischarge slows 1. Shreddingblade and/orchipping 1. Sharpen or replaceblade(s)
considerablyorcompositionof bladedull
dischargedmaterialchanges
Forrepairsbeyond the minor adjustments
listed above, pleasecontact yournearest
SEARS servicecenter.
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 8.5 H.P. CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL 247.775880
6
29
12
21 5
14 18
97
33
13
74
52
56
85 88
63
65
80 79 91
19

Key Part No
No
-- 770-1228A
1 11480
2681-0118
3 681-0144
4710-0542
710-0607
710-3256
7 712-0429
8 712-3027
9 714-0104
10 715-0129
11 726-0106
12 726-0135
13 728-0175
14 732-0546
15 732-0629
16 735-0127
17 735-0651
18 736-0119
19 738-0137A
20 738-0946
21 747-0531A
22 747-0747
23 747-1124
124 747-1125
,25 781-0492A
126 781-0633
27 781-0698
28 781-0715
29 781-0752
30 781-0754-0689
31 781-0755-0689
32 738-0813
33 731-1899
37 710-0751
38 736-0173
39 712-3027
40 749-1004
41 710-0106
43 712-3010
44 736-0242
45 735-0249
48 681-0068-0689
Description
Owner's Manual
Stop Washer
Inlet Guide Assembly
Arm Bracket Assembly
Hex Flange Bolt: 5/16-18 x
8.375" (Gr.5)
Hex Washer Head Self-Tap-
ping Screw: 5/16-18 x 0.5"
Button-Head Screw 1/4-20 x
0.5"
Lock Nut: 5/16-18
Hex Flange Lock Nut: 1/4-20
Internal Cotter Pin
Spiral Pin
Cap Nut
Speed Cap Nut
Pop Rivet
Torsion Spring
Hopper Door Spring
Rubber Washer
Hopper Flap
Lock Washer
Shdr. Scr: .340 x .285 x 1/4-20
Shdr. Scr: .56 x .165 x 5/16-18
Rel. Rod: 5/16" dia.
Hopper Door Rod
Flap Retaining Rod
Flap Retaining Bail
Hopper Pivot Door
Chute Flap Strip
Hopper Lock Bracket
Shredder Plate
Flap Mounting Bracket
Upper Hopper
Lower Hopper
Shredder Axle
Chipper Chute
Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x .625
Flat Washer .28 I.d. x .74 O.d.
Flanged Lock Nut
Chipper Chute Support
Hex Scr. 1/4-20 x .625 (Gr.2)
Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd. (Gr.5)
Bell Washer .345" I.d. x .88"
Shredder Chute Flap
Chipper Chute Assembly
Key PartNo
No
49 726-0214
50 734-0255
51 750-0793
52 712-3027
53 714-0149B
55 720-0170
56 710-0805
57 781-0510B
58 736-0366
59 734-1845
61 736-0170
63 681-0117-0689
65 710-0157
67
68 781-0490
69 712-0411
70 736-0119
71 681-0030
72 742-0571
73 781-0457-0637
74 681-0094
75 781-0735
76 715-0166
78 710-1054
79 710-3008
80 681-0004A-0689
82 710-0825
83 726-0211
85 711-0835
87 719-0329
88 711-0833B
89 710-1254
90 736-0217
91 736-0247
92 732-0306
93 7360117
94 714-0104
95 711-1304
96 736-0160
97 734,-1797
98 726-0299
99 747--0982
100 764-0501
Description
Push Cap 5/8" dia,
AirVaIve
Chute Hinge Spacer
Hex Ctr.Lock Nut 1/4-20 Thd.
Internal CotterPin
Hand Knob
Hex Bolt5/18-18 x 1.5"
Shredder Frame
Flat Washer 1,12 x ,64 x .120
Wheel Assembly
Special LockWasher
Flail HousingAss'y, -- Inner
Hex Bolt5/16-24 x ,75"Lg,
Engine,Tecumseh 143.988503
Chipper Blade
HexTopLockNut 5/18-24
(Gr. 5)
Lock Washer 5/16" I.d.
impeller assembly
Shredder Blade
Shredder Screen
Discharge Chute Assembly
Retaining Clip
Spring Roll Pin
Flat Head Scr. 5/16-24 x .75"
Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x .75" (Gr.5)
Flail Housing Ass'y. -- Outer
Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 3.75"
U Nut 5/16-18
Clevis Pin
Flail Blade
Clevis Pin
Hex PatchBolt 3/8-24x2.25"
(Gr.8)
Lock Washer 3/8"
Flat Washer .406" I.d. x 1.25"
Compression Spring
Flat Washer
Internal Cotter Pin
Axle Shaft
Flat Washer
Complete Wheel: Grey
Push Cap
Lock Rod
Shredder Bag
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