Craftsman 247.20370 Operator's Manual page 12

2. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days
old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to the base of the filler neck to allow space
for fuel expansion. DO NOT TOP OFF THE TANK WITH FUEL. See Figure 8.
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
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Foot Control CVT Models & CVT Models
1. Turn the engine OFF and let engine cool at least two minutes before
removing the fuel cap. The gasoline tank is located under the hood. Remove
the fuel cap by turning it counter-clockwise.
ASSEMBLY & SET-UP
Figure 8
2. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days
old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no more than ½" below bottom of filler
neck to allow space for fuel expansion. See Figure 9.
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the tank. Fill tank to no more than ½" below
bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion. See Figure 9.
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Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels (If Equipped)
Move the tractor to a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, and proceed as
follows:
1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in
the normally desired mowing height setting (there are six different cutting
height notches on the right fender).
2. Check the deck gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance with the
surface below. The deck gauge wheels should have between ¼" and ½"
clearance above the ground.
3. If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the surface,
adjust as follows:
a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.
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Figure 9