Craftsman 247.795850 - Manual (Page 11)

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.
WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCO­
HOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR
USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT
MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND
FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM
OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. TO AVOID
ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL SYSTEM
SHOULD BE EMPTIED OR TREATED WITH FUEL
STABILIZER BEFORE STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS
OR LONGER. USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON.
SEE
“STORAGE” SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION.
NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR CLEAN­
ER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMA­
NENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
Spark Plug,
Wire and-
Boot
Oil Fill and
Fuel Dipstick
Fill Cap
Throttle
Control
TO START ENGINE
A
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
PROPERLY INSTALLED AND IS
SECURED WITH THE HAND KNOBS.
• Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark
plug. See figure 13.
• Place the throttle control lever in FAST position
(UP).
• Push primer two or three times prior to starter oper­
ation. See figure 14. Use sharp pushes and wait
about two seconds between each push. In cold
weather (50°F or below), push primer five times.
NOTE: Primer may be needed to restart a warm
engine after a short shut-down.
• Grasp starter handle (see figure 13) and pull rope
out slowly until engine reaches start of compres­
sion cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this
point). Let the rope rewind slowly.
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 mech­
anism falling into place, and should be expected. In
addition, the flails and fingers will be noisy after the
engine is started, until the impeller reaches full speed.
• Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind
slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against
starter.
NOTE: To prevent the unit from sliding, place your
foot against the tire.
• Repeat preceding two instructions until engine
fires.
NOTE: If engine does not start after three attempts,
push primer two times and pull starter rope again.
TO STOP ENGINE
• Move throttle control lever to STOP position (DOWN).
• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended.
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