OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 247.799E40 CRAFTSMAN ® Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and instructions Before Operating This Equipment 9 HORSEPOWER MULCHING AND BAGGING CHIPPER-VACUUM Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustment Repair Parts SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HoWman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. inted in U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES A THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANSER THE PERSONA SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR POWER CHIPPER-VACUUM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL— HEED ITS WARMING.
• Check and add fuel before starting the engine. Never • keep alt nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine Is running. in safe working condition. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation • Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled regularly.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Chipper-Vacuum. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem edy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/ Department in the United States. We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES............................... ....................... 2, 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS....................................4 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.................................. 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITiES................... 4, 12, 13 WARRANTY............................................................ 4 INDEX.................................................................... 5 ACCESSORIES...........................................................5 ASSEMBLY.....................
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO LINE or OIL In the engine. After assembly, see opera tion section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your chipper-vacuum, stand behind and face the unit (Refer to figure 7). Your chipper-vacuum has been completely assem bled at the factory except for the front wheels, hub caps, nozzle, chipper chute, support bracket and bag.
ATTACHING THE CHIPPER CHUTE AND SUPPORT BRACKET (See figure 4) • Remove the two hex lock nuts from the hex bolts which secure the right side of the upper handJe to the lower handle. Leave bolts and washers in place. • Remove three cupped washers and 5/16" hex nuts from the weld studs beside the opening on the right side of the chipper-vacuum. • Place the chipper chute in position over the weld studs (slot goes at the bottom). Secure with cupped washers and hex nuts just removed.
ATTACHING THE BAG • Place bag inside of handle assembly. Slip the opening on the bag over the discharge chute, mak ing certain it is over the rib on the discharge chute. See figure 6. • FIGURE 7. FIGURE 8. Place the four straps on the top of the bag over upper handle, hooking them on studs. See figure 7. NOTE: Be sure the bag goes under the drive ciutch handle. • Squeeze the damp on the drawstring, and pull the drawstring tight. Release the clamp.
MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS Sears chipper-vacuums conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. the wheel drive. Release the drive clutch handle to stop the forward drive. OPERATING CONTROLS (See figure 9^ SHIFT LEVER—^The shift lever determines ground speed. It may be placed in one of eight positions. Forward—one of six speeds. Position number one (1) is the slowest. Position number six (6) is the fastest. Reverse—two reverse (R) speeds.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP if necessary, use the tamper plug provided to push material into the chipper chute. See figure 8. NEVER PLACE HANDS INSIDE CHIPPER CHUTE. Place tamper plug inside chipper chute when not in use to deaden the sound. OIL Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil’s viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. 32°F Colder 5W30 Warmer SAE 30 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.
Check the fuel level periodically to avoid rüñning out of gasoline while operating the chipper-vacuum. If the unit runs out of gas as it is chipping, it may be neces sary to unclog the unit before it can be restarted. Refer to “Removing the Flail Screen” in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section. 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 patt of the shredding mech anism failing into place, and should be expected.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES h* E a o QC CL Oil Pivot Points Clean Chipper-Vacuum V Check Engine Oil Change Engine Oil lU z <5 Z V Service Air Cleaner V Clean Engine Cylinder V Spark Plug V lU Muffler V CHECK A WARNING: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. Warmer 32“F Colder GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 5W30 SAE 30 NOTE; Although multi-viscosity oils (SE30, 10W30, etc.
AIR CLEANER The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust, etc., from entering the carburetor and being forced into the engine and is important to engine life and per formance. Never run your engine without air cleaner com pletely assembled. A WARNING: PERIODICALLY CLEAN MUF FLER AREA TO REMOVE ALL GRASS, DIRT AND COMBUSTIBLE DEBRIS. To Service Air Cleaner: Senrice pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of use, or at least once a season. Replace filter every 100 hours of use, or at least once a season.
STORAGE Prepare your chipper-vacuum for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. • Drain the fuel tank. • Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and cahjurelor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
Discharge Chute Assembly Belt Cover Hex Bolt Flat Washer Hex Nut Seif-Tapping Screws / 9 Self-Tapping Screws FIGURE 18. FIGURE 20. Remove the two hex bolts and hex nuts which extend through the housing. Lift the flail screen from inside the housing. See figure 19. • Remove the access plate by removing two hex lock nuts. See figure 21. • Clean the screen by scraping or washing with water. Reinstall the screen.
CHANGING THE FRICTION WHEEL RUBBER The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 50 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found. • Drain the gasoline and oil from the chippervacuum. • Tip the unit backward so it rests on the handles. • Remove the frame cover by removing eight self tapping screws from underneath the chippervacuum. See figure 22.
BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Support WARNING; Disconnect the spark plug wire and move away from the spark plug. • Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing two self-tapping screws. Refer to figure 19. • Drain the gasoline and oil from the chippervacuum. • Tip the unit backward so that it rests on the handles. • Remove the frame cover by removing eight self tapping screws from underneath the chippervacuum. Refer to figure 14.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start • • • • • • • • Loss of power; operation erratic • Spark plug wire loose. • Unit running on CHOKE. • Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Spark plug wire disconnected. Faulty spark plug. Nozzle safety switch not depressed. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. Connect wire to spark plug, Clean, adjust gap or replace. Adjust metal tab so it depresses the safety switch.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9 H.P. CHIPPER-VACUUM MODEL NO. 247.799640 Repair Parts REP. NO. PART NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1539-019 647-0019 649-0008 649-0012 681-0076 710-0116 710-0380 710-0621 710-0896 710-3008 711-0677 711-0737 712-0116 712-3004A 714-0104 OE^RIPnON PUSHNUT CONTROLASSY HANDLE ASSY-UPPER HANDLE ASSY-LOWER BRACKET ASSY-SHIFT SCREW-HEX SCREW-HEX SCREW-HEX SCREW-HEX SCREW-HEX FERRULE PIN-STUD NUT-HEX LOCK NUT-HEX LOCK PIN-COTTER QTY. REF. NO. PART NO.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9 H.P. CHIPPER-VACUUM MODEL NO. 247.799640 Repair Parts REF. NO, PART NO. 1 2 3 629-0241 681-0059 681-0060 710-0382 710-0604 710-0607 710-0772 712-1268 710-3008 712-0384 712-0421 712-3004A 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DESCRIPTION H ARNESS—C H1P PER-VAC HOUSING ASSY—iNNER HOUSING ASSY—OUTER SCREW-HEX SCREW-HEX SELF TAP SCREW-HEX SELF TAP SCREW-HEX SCREW-HEX SELF TAP SCREW-HEX NUT-HEX LOCK KNOB NUT-HEX LOCK QTY. 1 1 1 2 10 8 3 2 2 2 3 4 REF. NO. PART NO.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9 H.P. CHIPPER-VACUUM MODEL NO. 247.799640 Repair Parts REF. NO. PART NO. 1 681-0078 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 710-1273 736-0217 736-0247 681-0078 711-0833A 710-1054 712-0411 715-0249 719-0329 736-0119 742-0544 REF. NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 681-0068 710-0258 712-3027 731-1609 781-0625 731-1617 — DESCRIPTION QTY. IMPELLER ASSY COMP. (INCL. REF. NOS.
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9 H.P. CHIPPER-VACUUM MODEL NO. 247.799640 Repair Parts REF. NO. PART NO. 1 618-0063 2 3 618-0168 656-0009 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 756-0564 738-0865 741-0600 681-0055 681-0058 681-0069 681-0072 881-0073 884-0042 710-0502A 710-0653 710-0788 710-0896 710-3008 711-1026 711-1028 712-0241 712-0711 712-3004A REF. NO. PART NO.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9 H.P. CHIPPER-VACUUM MODEL NO. 247.799640 Repair Parts REF. NO. PART NO. 1 618-0168 2 3 4 5 6 7 710-1206 711-1035 711-1037 711-1038 713-0445 716-0232 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 717-1358 717-1437 719-0333 719-0334 748-0383 737-0300 DESCRIPTION —■ DiFFERENTiAL ASSY COMPLETE SCREW-HEX SHAFT-CROSS AXLE-SHAFT 10.95" LONG AXLE-SHAFT 9.
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.959003 Repair Parts KEY NO. PART NO. 286 287 290 292 296 305 307 308 310 325 327 342 35446 29752 30705 26460 34279B 35554 35499 35540 36205 29443 35392 30063 Starter Screen Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 Fuel Line Fuel Line Clamp Starter Screen Oil Fill Tube “0”-Ring Fill Tube Clip Dipstick Wire Clip Starter Plug Screw, Torx T-30, 1/4-20 x 1/2“ RPM Setting: High Speed: 3450 to 3750 Low Speed; 1700 KEY NO. PART NO.
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Seal kits for the new cylinders are the same as for the old cylinders, as all the internal components are the same. bore dram 4.0" 4.5" To: Re; old cylinder new c>1inder seal kit 718-0307 718-0306 718-0773 718-0769 753-0490 753-0563 DISTRIBUTORS & AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALERS LOG SPLITTER SEAL KITS As of February 1, 1999, log splitter cylinders under warranty capable of being repaired with a seal kit must be repaired. Any cylinders replaced under warranty will be called back for inspection.
i1 InipGrtsntí.!!! You must cicsn any paint or rust in the bore area by sanding it off. The paint will be from the snap ring groove outward. Atter removing ALL paint and rust leaving a smooth surfacCj coat- exposed area inside cylinder with grease, If youdo not do this, further disassembly will be difficult and damage may result during reassembly! USE EXTREME CAUTION DURING NEXT STEP!!! 12. Put control lever in neutral and start engine. Set en.
