Craftsman 247.77586 sideuntilitisbalancedevenlySeefigure20, Adjusting Carburetor, Engine Speed

equalamountofgrindingto preventan unbalancedblade. Anunbalancedbladewillcauseexcessive

vibrationwhenrotatingathighspeedsandmay causedamagetotheunit.Thebladecanbetested forbalancebybalancingitonaroundshaft screwdriverornail.Removemetalfromtheheavy

sideuntilitisbalancedevenlySeefigure20. .

Whenreassemblingtheblade,tightencenter bolttobetween550and650inch-poundsand thetwoouterboltstobetween250and350inch-

pounds,orlackingtorquewrench,tighten

securely.

1. Insert screw driver through hole

d./

2. Blade should be parallel to ground

Screv_

Driver_Bla_d_e

/

Ground

Figure 20

3. ADJUSTING CARBURETOR

WARNING: If any adjustments are made to

the engine while the engine is running (e.g.

carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.

The carburetor has been pre-set at the factory and should not require adjustment. However, if your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your chipper-shredder to your nearest SEARS service center.

4. ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed on your chipper-shredder has 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.

5. TIRES

Recommended operating tire pressure is 24 p.s.i. (sidewall of tire may give tire manufacturers recommended pressure). Equal tire pressure should be maintained on both tires.

_	beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with
	ARNING: Excessive pressure when seating
	force sufficient to cause serious injury.

Prepare your chipper-shredder for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

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