Craftsman 247.775890 manual Starting Engine, Using Your Chipper-Shredder

A WARNING: Do not fill closer than 1/2 inch from the top of the fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is accidently spilled, move chipper- shredder away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared.

°Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out of gasoline while operating the chipper- shredder.

If 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 Screen in SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENT section.

Starting Engine

WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the chipper- shredder while starting or operating. Do not operate this chipper-shredder unless the chute deflector has been propedy installed and is secured with the hand knobs.

This engine conforms to the low emissions standard and is designed for maximum performance and life if operated with the choke fully open in RUN position.

1. Attach spark

before proceeding with starting procedure.

•Move stop switch to ON position. See Figure 12.

•Move choke control to CHOKE position. See Figure 12. If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move choke lever to RUN position.

•Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightlyharder_atthis point). Let the rope rewind slowly. See Figure 12.

•Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope --'" return to starter slowly.

•When engine starts, let the engine warm up for several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature. Then move choke lever towards RUN position until engine runs smoothly.

•Moving the choke gradually towards RUN allows the engine to accept small changes in speed and load until the choke is fully open at RUN position.

•Move choke lever to RUN position as engine warms up.

•If engine fails to start after three pulls, move choke lever to RUN position and pull starter rope again.

•If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever to Choke position and pull rope again.

plug wire

4. Move choke

2. Turn fuel valve

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 mechanism falling intoplace, and should be expected. In addition, the flails and fingers willbe noisy after the engine is started, until the impeller reaches fullspeed.

Stopping Engine

•Move stop switch to OFF-_osit'_n.

•Turn fuel shut-off valve to OFF position.

•Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

CHOKE position to stop the engine. Sedous

,_ WARNING: Do not move choke control to engine damage may occur.

5. Pull rope

Flgure 12

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

•Attach spark plug wire and robber boot to spark plug. See Figure 12.

•Always tum fuel shut.off valve to ON position

Using Your Chipper-Shredder

_lb	chip any material other than vegetation
	ARNING: Do not attempt to shred or
	found in a normal yard (i.e., branches,
	leaves, twigs, etc.).

•The chipper-shredder is designed for two different methods of operation.

a.Leaves and small branches up to 1/2" diameter (maximum) can be fed into the

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