Adjusting engine speed, Tires, Replacing fuel filter – Craftsman 247.775890 User Manual

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Check idle speed and re-adjust to 1750 rpm, if
necessary.
Engine should accelerate smoothly. If it does

not, adjust idle mixture valve counter-clockwise
1/8 turn.

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WARNING: Air cleaner and its cover must
be assembled to the carburetor before
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.

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WARNING: Excessive ptessure when seating
beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst writh

force sufficient to cause 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 unclamp the fuel

line hose. Remove the old filter. See Rgure 23.

Replace with a new filter and reclamp.

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