Checkidlespeedand re-adjust to 1750 rpm, if

necessary.

Engine should accelerate smoothly, If it does not, adjust idle mixture valve counter-elcckwise 1/8 turn.

be assembled to the carburetor before

_lb ARNING: Air cleaner and its cover must starting the engine.

Adjusting 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.

Tires

Recommended operating tire pressure is 24 p.s.i. (sidewall of tire may give tire manufacturer's

recommended pressure). Equal tire pressure should be maintained on both tires.

_lb beadsARNING:may causeExcessivepressurewhentire/rimassemblyto burstwithseating force sufficienttocause serious injury,

Replacing Fuel Filter

Drain the gasoline tank by running the engine till it runs out of gasoline.

Using a set of pliers,squeeze and unclampthe fuel line hose. Remove the oldfilter, See Figure 23,

Replace with a new filter and reclamp.

Filter

Clamp

Figure 23

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Craftsman 247.775890 manual Adjusting Engine Speed, Replacing Fuel Filter