TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM

Engine fails to start

Loss of power; operation erratic

Engine overheats

Too much vibration

Unit does not discharge

Rate of discharge slows considerably or composition of discharged material changes

POSSIBLE CAUSE !(S)

Engine shut-off _,witch OFF.

Fuel shut-off val_'eclosed.

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

Faulty spark plu(.i.

Spark plug wire loose.

Unit running on (,HOKE.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

Water or dirt in ftlel system.

Carburetor out o adjustment.

Dirty air cleaner.

Carburetor not a,Jjusted properly.

Engine oil level I_)w.

Loose parts or d;tmaged impeller.

Discharge chute clogged.

Foreign object Io :lged in impeller.

Shredding blade and/or chipper blades dull.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Move to ON position.

Open fuel shut-off valve.

Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.

Connect wire to spark plug.

Clean, adjust gap or replace.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire. Move choke lever to OFF position. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline.

Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

Adjust carburetor or contact your SEARS Service Center.

Service air cleaner. See Customer Responsibilities section of this manual.

Contact your SEARS Service Center.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.

Make all necessary repairs. If vibration continues, have unit serviced by a SEARS Service Center.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean flail screen and inside

of blower housing. See Service/Adjustments section of this manual.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove lodged object.

Sharpen or replace shredding and chipper blades.

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustm_ nts listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS Service Center.

HOW TO ORDI-R REPLACEMENT PARTS

Each chipper-shredder has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number.

The model number for your chipper-shredd_,_r will be found on a label attached to the frame.

The model number for the engine will be fou_ld on the blower housing of the engine.

All parts listed herein may be ordered throu(jh Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and mcst Retail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

*PRODUCT - "5 H.P. Chipper-Shredder"

*MODEL NUMBER - 247.795950

*ENGINE MODEL NO. - 133412-0059-01

*PART NUMBER

*PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide

staffed with Sears trained technicians...professional technicians specifically trained on Sears products, having the parts, tools and the equipment to insure

that we meet our pledge to you..."we service what we sell."

IF YOU NEED REPAIR

SERVICE OR PARTS:

REPAIR SERVICE 1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

ORDERING PARTS 1-800-FeN-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

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247.795950 specifications

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