Cleaning, Spark plug, Muffler – Sears 247.799892 User Manual
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WARNING: PERIODICALLY CLEAN MUF
FLER AREA TO REMOVE ALL GRASS,
DIRT AND COMBUSTIBLE DEBRIS.
CLEANING
•
The
chipper-shredder
may
be
cleaned
by
running
water
from
a
hose
through
the
hopper
assembly
and
chipper
chute
with
the
engine
running.
Allow
the chipper-shredder to dry thoroughly.
•
Wash
the
bag
periodically
with
water.
Allow
to
dry
thoroughly in the shade. Do not use heat.
Clean Out
Chaff and Dirt
FIGURE 11.
SPARK PLUG
The
spark
plug
should
be
cleaned
and
the
gap
reset
to .030" at least once a season or every 50 hours of
operation.
See
figure
12.
Spark
plug
replacement
is
recommended
at
the
start
of
each
season.
Refer
to
engine parts list for correct spark plug type.
NOTE:
Do
not
sandblast
spark
plug.
Spark
plug
should
be
cleaned
by
scraping
or
wire
brushing
and
washing with a commercial solvent.
MUFFLER
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.
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.
STORAGE
Prepare
your
chipper-shredder
for
storage
at
the
end
of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days
or more.
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WARNING:
NEVER
STORE
MACHINE
WITH FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK INSIDE
OF
BUILDING
WHERE
FUMES
MAY
REACH AN OPEN FLAME OR SPARK, OR
WHERE
IGNITION
SOURCES
ARE
PRESENT SUCH AS HOT WATER AND
SPACE HEATERS, FURNACES, CLOTHES
DRYERS, STOVES, ELECTRIC MOTORS,
ETC.
NOTE:
A
yearly
check-up
by
your
local
Sears
Service
Center
is
a
good
way
to
make
certain
your
chipper-
shredder
will
provide
maximum
performance
for
the
next season.
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
• Clean the chipper-shredder thoroughly.
•
Wipe unit with an oiled rag to prevent rust (use a
light oil or silicone).
ENGINE
IMPORTANT:
IT
IS
IMPORTANT
TO
PREVENT
GUM
DEPOSITS
FROM
FORMING
IN
ESSENTIAL
FUEL
SYSTEM
PARTS
SUCH
AS
CARBURETOR,
FUEL
FILTER,
FUEL
HOSE,
OR
TANK
DURING
STORAGE.
ALSO,
EXPERIENCE
INDICATES
THAT
ALCOHOL
BLENDED
FUELS
(CALLED
GASOHOL
OR
USING
ETHANOL
OR
METHANOL)
CAN
ATTRACT
MOISTURE
WHICH
LEADS
TO
SEPARA
TION
AND
FORMATION
OF
ACIDS
DURING
STOR
AGE.
ACIDIC
GAS
CAN
DAMAGE
THE
FUEL
SYS
TEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
•
Drain the fuel tank.
•
Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.
•
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
•
Use fresh fuel next season.
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