Craftsman 247.795950 manual To Startengine, To Stop Engine, oO;,on

the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or chipping, it may be necessary to unclog the unit before it can be

restarted. Refer to "Removing the Flail Sc'een" in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section.

WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THA1 ALCO- HOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOI-OL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN AITRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND

FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. TO AVOID

ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL S_STEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED OR TREATED WITH FUEL STABILIZER BEFORE STORAGE FOR 3( DAYS OR LONGER. USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SE!ASON.

SEE "STORAGE" SECTION FOR ADDIIlONAL

INFORMATION.

NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR (;LEAN-

ER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMA- NENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

	Spark	I_lug,
	Wire and Boot
Fuel	Under	(;over)

Muffler

Oil

Fill

Di _stick

Handle

FIGURE 13.

TO STARTENGINE

&THAN THE OPERATOR IS STANDING NEAR THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER WHILE

STARTING OR OPERATING. D() NOT OPERATE THIS CHIPPER-SHREDDER UNLESS THE CHUTE DEFLECTO:I HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED ._ND IS SECURED WITH THE HAND KNOB.€;.

•Open cover (on top of fuel tank) and attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug if neces- sary. Replace cover. See figure 13.

•Open fuel shut-off valve by turning in dire(:tion of

arrow. See figure 14.WARNING: BE SURE NO ONE OTHER

•Place the throttle control lever in FAST position. See figure 14.

NOTE: If the throttle control lever fails to stay in the 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 finding the start of the compression cycle. This noise is caused by the flails and fingers which are part of the shredding mech- anism falling into place, and should be expected. In addition, the flails and fingers will be noisy after the engine is started, until the impeller reaches full speed.

•Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on start handle. Let rope rewind

slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against starter.

NOTE: To prevent the unit from sliding, place your foot against the tire.

•Repeat preceding two instructions until engine fires. When engine starts, move choke lever on

engine halfway between CHOKE and RUN.

NOTE: If engine does not fire after three attempts, move choke lever halfway between CHOKE and RUN )osition and try a ain. See figure 14.

On

	oO;,on
Fuel Shut-Off	Throttle Engine Shut-Off
Valve	Switch

(_hoke' _hoke Run

J Ixl Position_l f I

CHOKE

FIGURE 14.

TO STOP ENGINE

•Move throttle control lever to SLOW position.

•Move engine shut-off switch to OFF position. See figure 14.

•Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.

•Close fuel shut-off valve when equipment is not in use to prevent fuel leakage.

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