Craftsman 247.29932 Operator's Manual page 13

gAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Oil
(one bottle shipped with unit)
First Time Use
1. Remove oil fill dipstick.
2. With the tiller on level ground, use a funnel to empty entire
contents of oil bottle provided into the engine.
3. Replace oil fill dipstick and tighten.
Subsequent Uses
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifica-
tion SF, or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to the
expected operating temperature. Follow the chart below.
1
20w40, 20w50
15w40, 15w50
2
10w40
10w30
(ºC)
-30º -20º
(ºF)
-20º 0º
ambient temperature
1. Single Viscosity
2. Multi Viscosity
Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting
in cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when
used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
1. Check the oil level making certain not to rub the dipstick along
the inside walls of the oil fill tube. This would result in a false
dipstick reading. Wipe dipstick clean with cloth. Replace dipstick
into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in. Remove and check
oil level. Refill to FULL mark on dipstick, if necessary. Capacity is
approximately 20 oz. Overfilling will cause the engine to smoke
profusely and will result in poor engine performance.
2. Replace oil fill dipstick and tighten.
3. Keep oil level at FULL. Running the engine with too little oil can result
in permanent engine damage.
WARNINg
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors
or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, and other sources of ignition.
gasoline
1. Remove fuel cap from the fuel tank.
2. Make sure the container from which you will pour the gasoline is
clean and free from rust or foreign particles. Never use gasoline
that may be stale from long periods of storage in its container.
Gasoline that has been sitting for any period longer than four
weeks should be considered stale.
OPERATION
10w
20w
20
30
40
-10º 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
20º 40º 60º 80º 100º
Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separation 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 system should be emptied before
storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine
and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season. See STORAGE Instructions for additional informa-
tion.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
3. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded regular gasoline only. Do
not use gasoline containing METHANOL. Replace fuel cap.
NOTE: Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out of
gasoline while operating the tiller.
TO START ENgINE
1. Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug.
2. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to
provide space for fuel expansion.
3. Place the gear selection lever in NEUTRAL.
4. Move the choke lever on the engine to CHOKE
warm engine may not require choking.) See Figure 9.
5. Move throttle control to START/RUN (Rabbit)
Figure 9.
6. Standing on the side of the unit, grasp starter handle and pull
rope out until you feel a drag.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Figure 9
position. (A
position. See
STOP