Craftsman 247.775860 - Manual (Page 14)

Muffler
A
WARNING: Do not operate the chipper­
shredder without a muffler, or tamper with
the exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or
spark arresters could create a fire hazard.
A
Inspect periodically, and replace if necessary. If
your engine is equipped with a spark arrester
screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for
cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.
WARNING: Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug wire, and move it
away from spark plug before performing
any adjustments or repairs.
4. LUBRICATION
Lubricate the pivot points on the release bar, hopper
assembly, chute deflector and chipper chute once a
season using a light oil. See figure 16
Figure 16: Lubrication Chart
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS
1. REMOVING THE FLAIL
SCREEN
If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove
the flail screen and clean area as follows.
•
Stop engine, make certain the chipper­
shredder has come to a complete stop and
disconnect spark plug wire from the spark
plug before unclogging the chute.
• Remove the two hand knobs on each side of
the discharge chute (also called the chute
deflector).
• Lift the discharge chute up, and keep it out
of the way.
• Remove two hairpin clips from the clevis
pins which extend through the housing.
Remove the clevis pins. See figure 17.
• Pull the flail screen from inside the housing.
See figure 17.
• Clean the screen by scraping or washing
with water.
• Reinstall the screen.
• Put the discharge chute back to its original
position and tighten the hand knobs.
NOTE: Be certain to reassemble the flail screen
with the curved side down.
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