Craftsman 247.795940 - Manual (Page 8)

To lower the hopper assembly to the ground, use
one hand to grasp the top of the hopper assembly.
Push down on the release handle, and pivot the
hopper assembly to the right. See figure 8.
• Bulky material, such as stalks or heavy branches,
up to 3" in diameter, should be fed into the chipper
chute. See figure 9.
A WARNING: MAKE CERTAIN THE CHIP­
PER CHUTE DOOR IS CLOSED WHEN
NOT IN USE.
3" Maximum
FIGURE 9.
IMPORTANT: There is a flail screen located inside
the housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen
becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in
the Service and Adjustments section. For best per­
formance, it is important to keep the shredding blade
and the chipper blades sharp. If the composition of
the material being discharged changes (becomes
stringy, etc.) or if the rate at which the material is dis­
charged slows down considerably, it is likely that the
shredding blade and/or chipper blades are dull and
need to be sharpened or replaced. Refer to Service
and Adjustments section.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
OIL
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API ser­
vice classification SG. Select the oil’s viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
Colder ------------------------ 32°F----------------- ► Warmer
5W30 SAE30
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi­
viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your oil level more fre­
quently to avoid possible engine damage from run­
ning low on oil.
• Fill engine with oil as follows. Remove oil fill dip­
stick. See figure 10. With chipper-shredder level,
use a funnel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on
dipstick. Capacity is approximately 1-1/4 pints. Be
careful not to overfill. Tilt chipper-shredder toward
the left (from behind the hopper), then re-level.
Check oil level. Refill to FULL mark on dipstick if
necessary. Replace dipstick and tighten.
GAS
• Remove fuel cap and fill fuel tank with about 1-7/8
quarts of clean, fresh, lead-free grade automotive
gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high octane gaso­
line. Be certain container is clean and free from
rust or foreign particles. Never use gasoline that
may be stale from long periods of storage in the
container. Replace fuel cap.
A WARNING: DO NOT FILL CLOSER THAN
1/2 INCH OF TOP OF FUEL TANK TO
PREVENT SPILLS AND TO ALLOW FOR
FUEL EXPANSION. IF GASOLINE IS
ACCIDENTLY SPILLED, MOVE CHIPPER-
SHREDDER
AWAY FROM AREA OF
SPILL. AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE
OF IGNITION UNTIL GASOLINE VAPORS
HAVE DISAPPEARED.