Craftsman 987.799601 manual Possiblecause

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TROUBLESHOOTING

POINTS

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLECAUSE

 

 

CORRECTION

Lossof Vacuum

1

Vacuuminletorvacuumhosec_ogged,

 

1

Checkfor andremoveanyobstruction

 

 

 

 

 

(Page26)

 

2

Collectionbagfull

 

2

Removeandemptybag(Page12)

 

3

Dischargeopeningclogged

 

3

Removecollectionbagto clean

 

 

 

 

 

opening(Page12)

 

4

Processingchamberclogged

 

4

Checkfor andremoveany obstruction

 

 

 

 

 

(Page26),

 

5.

Enginenotreachingfull RPM

 

5

See"EngineRunsPoorly"at beginning

 

 

 

 

 

of chart,

UnusualVibrationor Noise

1.

Solidobjectjammedin unit

 

1

Checkfor andremoveanyobstruction

 

 

 

 

 

SeePage26.

 

2, Chipperbladelooseor damaged,

 

2, Tightenor replace(Page30)

 

3

Rotorassemblyout of baiance,

 

3

ContactSearsServiceCenter

 

4

Chipperbladetoanvilclearanceincorrect

4

ContactSearsServiceCenter(correct

 

 

 

 

 

clearanceis 030"-,090")

 

5

Enginecylindershaftorcrankshaftisbent

5

ContactSearsServiceCenter

 

 

or damaged

 

 

 

 

6

Looseenginemountingbofts

 

6

Tightenbolts (Page29)

 

7,

Looseor m{ssingboltsonunit,

 

7

Tightenor replacebolts(Page29)

 

8,

Engineshaftbearingsdamaged

 

8

ContactSearsServiceCenter

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Contents SEA/ S Training Safety RulesPreparation Operation Maintenance and Storage Safety DecalsProduct Specifications Limited ONE Year WarrantyMaintenance Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesTable of Contents Attachments Engine AccessoriesVacuum Hose Check ALL Nuts and Bolts for AssemblyUnfold the Handlebars see Figure TightnessAssembly Assembly ConfigurationsTo Install Shredder Screen Assembly for WALK-BEHIND Vacuuming or Using the ChipperRemove or Install Shredder Screen To Remove Shredder ScreenAdjust the Vacuum Inlet Height Install Collection BAGInstall Vacuum Inlet CAP Installed Assembly for Blower OperationAdjust Handlebars Adjust the Vacuum Inlet HeightInstall Vacuum Inlet CAP Install Blower DeflectorRemove the Shredder Screen Move Handlebars to Vacuuming Position Assembly for Optional Vacuum Hose OperationRemove Blower Deflector if Installed Handlebars in VacuumInstall Collection BAG CAUTiORBaffle Plate Removal Install Baffle PlateInstall Hose Remove Vacuum Inlet CAPOperation Know Your CHIPPERiVACStep t ADD OIL to Engine DahgerBefore Starting Engine ADD Gasoline to the Fuel TankOperation PRE-STARTING ProceduresSafetyinterlock System To Add GasolineGeneral Operation Starting the Engine Stopping the EngineVacuuming and Chipping Guide Vacuuming OperationChipping Operation Materials to AvoidOperation WALK-BEHIND Vacuuming OperationWalk-Behind Vacuuming Tips and Hints Vacuum Hose Operation Tips for Using the Vacuum HoseOperation Blower Operation Blower operationChipper Operation Tips for Using the ChipperChipper Flap is Worn or Missing Clearing Jams and Clogs Stop the Engine Immediately and wait for allImportant Service Message MaintenancescheduleCheck and Change Engine OIL Customer Responsibilities Service the AIR FilterIf SO Equipped Lubrication Carburetor and Ignition System InformationCheck Bolts and Nuts for Tightness Check The Spark PlugWARNIH8 ServiceAdjustments DanserBoltSize Service and AdjustmentsTorque Specifications Locationof BoltsStorage OFF-SEASON StorageCorrection Troubleshooting PointsProblem Possible CausePossiblecause Rotatingcumng Blade Inletcaporhose MustbeinstalledDecals Do Nottouch Muffleror AdjacentareasCRAFTSMAI!5 HP CHIPPER/VACMODELNUMBER987.799601 12iPart CRAFTSMAN5 HP CHIPPER/VACMODELNUMBER987.799601Part Description QTY Description QTYMODELand SERIALIZe CRAFTSMAN4-CYCLE EngineNumbershere CRAFTSMAN4-CYCLE Enginemodel HO Part Name TefRewindstarterno Fig RepairpartsCarburetorno Fig Hosekit noPage Page Page For Repair Service Call this Toll Free Number Part Number Part Description

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