Craftsman 247.795950 - Manual (Page 10)

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 Sc een” in
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section.
WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAI ALCO­
HOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOhOL OR
USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT
MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATICiN 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 S^'STEM
SHOULD BE EMPTIED OR TREATED WITH FUEL
STABILIZER BEFORE STORAGE FOR 3( 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.
Sparkl’lug,
Wire and Boot
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-SHRE DDER
UNLESS THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR HAS
BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED / ND IS
SECURED WITH THE HAND KNOBS.
Open cover (on top of fuel tank) and attacli spark
plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug if neces­
sary. Replace cover. See figure 13.
Open fuel shut-off valve by turning in direction of
arrow. See figure 14.
• Place the throttle control lever in FAST position.
See figure 14.
NOTE: If the throttle control lever fails to stay in the
desired position or if it is hard to move, refer to the
service and adjustment section.
• Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
• Place the engine shut-off switch in ON position.
See figure 14.
• 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 start 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. When engine starts, move choke lever on
engine halfway between CHOKE and RUN.
NOTE: If engine does not fire after three attempts,
move choke lever halfway between CHOKE and RUN
position and try again. See figure 14.
On
Position
Fuei Shut-Off
Vaive
Fast
Position
Throttle
On
Position
Engine Shut-Off
Switch
CHOKE
FIGURE 14.
TO STOP ENGINE
• Move throttle control lever to SLOW position.
• Move engine shut-off switch to OFF position. See
figure 14.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended.
• Close fuel shut-off valve when equipment is not in
use to prevent fuel leakage.
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