Craftsman 47.881701 Operator's Manual page 9

Fuel Recommendations
Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize combustion chamber
deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane. Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol or 15%
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture
or dirty gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank. DO NOT use E85
gasoline.
• Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or
allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where
gasoline is stored.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed
properly and securely.
• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may
ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the
engine.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.
Adding Fuel
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment moving parts. Do not use a
pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
1. Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.
2. A fuel level indicator is located in the fuel tank. Fill tank until fuel reaches the
fuel level indictor, Figure 6. Be careful not to overfill.
WARNING
WARNING
Fuel Level Indicator
Top View
Figure 6
ASSEMBLY
Checking Oil Level
The engine is shipped with oil in the engine. You must, however, check
the oil level prior to operating the snow thrower. Running the engine
with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine
warranty.
NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped.
1. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean. See Figure 7.
between
high
and low
marks
2. Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, turn the cap 1/4 turn until fully
seated.
NOTE: On some engines, a threaded cap/dipstick may exist instead of a 1/4
turn cap as described above. In this instance do not fully tighten the cap to
check the oil level. Simply rest the cap on the threads to check for proper oil
level.
3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly add oil until oil
level registers between high (H) and low (L), Figure 7. Refer to the Engine
Maintenance section for correct oil viscosity and engine oil capacity.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may result in engine smoking, hard
starting or spark plug fouling.
4. Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting engine.
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CAUTION
Fill
Figure 7