Craftsman 247.776370 manual To Stop Engine, Shredding, CHiPPiNG, Lowering the Hopper Assembly

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NOTE:A noisewillbe heardwhenfindingthestart of the compression cycle.Thisnoiseis causedbythe flailsandfingers,whicharepart of the shreddingmechanism,andit shouldbeexpecteduntilthe impeller reachesfull speed.

6.Pullthe ropewitha rapid,continuous,full arm stroke.Keepa firm grip onthe starterhandle.Letthe roperewindslowly.

7.Repeat,if necessary,until enginestarts.When enginestarts, movechokecontrolgraduallyawayfromthethrottlecontrol.

8.Ifenginefalters,movechokecontrolbacktowardthethrottle controlandrepeatsteps5 through7.

9.ALWAYSkeepthe throttlecontrolin the START/RUN_11 positionwhenoperatingthe chippershredder.

TO STOP ENGINE

1.Movethrottlecontrolleverto slow(turtle)'_ position.

Wheneverpossible,graduallyreduceenginespeedbefore stoppingengine.

2. Movethrottlecontrolleverto STOPor OFF _ position.

3.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit to the retainingpostto preventaccidentalstartingwhilethe equipmentis unattended.

SHREDDING

Yardwastesuchas leavesandpineneedlescan be placedinthe hopperfor shredding.Aftermaterialhas beenprocessedby the shred- derbladeandflails,it will beforcedoutof thechutedeflector,and,if attached,intoa debriscollectionbag.

Observethe followingguidelineswhenshreddingyarddebris:

,,Neverattemptto shredmaterialotherthan normalyard debris (leaves,twigs,pinecones,etc.).

,,Avoidshreddingfibrousplantssuchas tomatovinesuntiltheyare thoroughlydriedout. Freshvinesdo not shredwell andtendto wrapthemselvesaroundthe impellerandflails.

,,Placereasonableamountsof debrisintothe hopperat a time. Do notoverloadthe hopper.

,,Allowthe materialinthe hopperto bedrawnintothe bladesand shreddedbeforeaddingadditionaldebristo the hopper.Failureto dueso mayresultin a cloggedhopper,cloggedchutedeflectoror a stalledengine.

CHiPPiNG

Branchesupto 3" in diametercanbe fed intothe chipperchute. Observethe followingguidelineswhenchippingbranches:

,,Keepbothhandsfirmlyonthe branchas youfeed it intothe chipperchute.

,,Neverfeed morethanonebranchintothe chipperchuteat a time.

,,Neverfeedanythingotherthan branches(orwood)intothe chipperchute.

,,Apply intermittentpressure(force,inshortpulses)whilefeeding larger(3-inchdiameter)branchesinto the chipperchute,to avoid boggingor stallingthe engine.

IMPORTANT:Neverfeed brancheswitha diametergreaterthan three (3) inchesintothe chipperchute.Doingso can resultin serious damagetoyour unit'schipperblades,flailsorimpeller.

NOTE:Forbestperformance,alwaysoperatethe unitwithsharp chipperblades.If a noticeablelossin performanceis encountered whilechippingbranches,the chipperbladesshouldbe replaced.

LOWERING THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY

1.Withone handgraspthe handleat the top ofthe hopperassem- bly and liftslightly.

2.Withthe otherhandpullout onthe releaserodand lowerthe hopperassemblyto the ground.SeeFigure10.

TO EMPTY BAG

1.Un-clipdrawstringandloosenbagfromchutedeflectoropening.

2.Emptybagandreattachto thedischargechuteopening.Pullon the drawstringuntilthe bagis tightaroundthechuteopeningand clip the drawstringtightagainstthe chutedeflector.

IMPORTANT:The flail screenis locatedinsidethe housingin the dischargearea.If theflail screenbecomesclogged,removeand cleanas instructedinthe Serviceand Maintenancesection.For best performance,it is also importantto keepthe chipperbladesharp.

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Contents FORMNO.789-03235 08/14/2007 Operators ManualTroubleShooting ServiceandMaintenanceServiceNumbers RepairProtectionAgreementPage Personswhoread,understand,followthewarningsandinstruc InstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryWhenyouseethissymbolTraining Preparation Operation Maintenance & StorageThis page left intentionallyblank To Avoid Serious Injury To Avoid Serious iNJURYRemoving UNiT from Carton Attaching the Hopper AssemblyAttaching the Chipper Chute Attaching the Chute DeflectorAttaching the BAG Chuteto the impellerhousingChipper Chute Hopper AssemblyThrottle Control Release RODGAS and OIL FILL=UP Colder 32F Warrn Oil Viscosity ChartTo Start Engine FirstTime UseTo Stop Engine Lowering the Hopper AssemblyShredding CHiPPiNGAlwaysstopengineanddisconnectsparkplugwire beforeperforminc MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations EngineClean Equipment Sharpening or Replacing Chipper Removing the Flail ScreenBlades Secondbladeandrepeatthe stepsaboveSharpening or Replacing the SHRED= Maintenance ScheduleDER Blade Preparing the Engine Cleanengineof surfacedebrisPreparing the Chipper Shredder Andblowerhousing Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageallWire.ContactyourSearsParts& RepairCenter OpeningChipper Shredder -- IVlodel No HexCap Screw1/4-20x Chipper Shredder -- IVlodel No WheelComplete,10.0x 4.0Gray 22 1B 366 366Emissions Label 691242 Pin-FloatHinge 794188 CylinderAssembly 399269695807 Valve-Choke 790624 Shaft-Choke692317 Connector-Hose 790631 Base-AirCleaner692310 Switch-Stop 398188 Kit-Needle/Seat693617 Dipstick/TubeAssembly 692076 Boot-SparkPlug493537s Filter-PreCleaner 790633 Cover-AirCleanerSears Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty CoverageModerate Cubierta posterior Serviciode instalaci6nde Sears Informaci6nadicional y preciosIlamealPreparativos CapacitacionInstruccionesqueaparecenen estemanualyen la mtquina Mantenimiento Y Almacenamiento OperacionC61VlO Sacar LA Unidad DE LA Caja Apertura DE LA Caja DE CartonPiezas Sueltas Dentro DE LA Caja Instalacion DE LA Tolva MontajeDE LA Cortadora COLOCACl6N DEL CanalSostienenel canalde lacortadoraa lacaja del motor COLOCACl6N DE LA BolsaMontaje DE LA Tolva Canal DE LA CortadoraAngulad Varilla DE LiberacionGasolina Llenado DE Gasomna Y AceitePara Encender EL Motor PrimerusoPara Detener EL Motor CorteTrituracion Como Bajar EL Montaje DE LA TolvaMantenimiento DE Motor Recomendaciones GeneralesServicio a La Bujia El Cartucho El Preencarc LaTapaLimpieza DEL Equipo LubricacionExtraccion DE LA Pantalla DE DES= Granado Limpieza Del MotorAfilado O Cambio DE LA Cuchilla DE LA Trituradora Afilado O Recambio DE LAS Cuchillas DE LA CortadoraCortadora Esptrragosde la soldadurade lacaja Precauci6ncuandosaquela cuchillaparaevitarelcontactocon losLubricaci6ncon petr61eoligero Unaditivode gasolinaalgas enelLA PREPARACl6N LA Cortadora PREPARACl6N DEL MotorTrituradora Yaquelos motoresalmacenaronmtsde 30dfasPage Es necesarioajustarelcarburador XimoSears Flujode aire restringido El motorrecalientaLleneel c.rtercon la adecuadaselecci6nde aceite Detengael motorde inmediatoy desconecteelPequeotodoterrenodebesaberque, sinembargo,Sears lepuedenegar La etiqueta de emisiones de su motor Call anytime, day or night Our Home

247.776370 specifications

The Craftsman 247.776370 is a robust and versatile lawn tractor designed to meet a variety of landscaping needs. This machine merges performance with advanced technology, making it a valuable asset for homeowners and lawn care enthusiasts alike. One of the standout features of the 247.776370 is its powerful engine. Equipped with a reliable 24 HP Briggs & Stratton V-Twin engine, this lawn tractor delivers consistent power and performance, ensuring efficient operation over large areas. This engine setup is particularly beneficial for tackling tougher mowing tasks, including tall grass and uneven terrains.

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One of the key technologies incorporated into this model is its automatic choke system, which simplifies starting and ensures the engine runs smoothly in different temperature conditions. Furthermore, the tractor features a comfortable high-back seat designed to provide support during extended use, enhancing overall user experience.

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