Craftsman 247.887200 Operator's Manual page 8

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fuel recommendations
Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize combus-
tion 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
Warning
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.
Warning
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 indicator, Figure 4. Be careful not to overfill.
ASSEMBLY
Fuel Level Indicator
Top View
Figure 4
adding oil
CaUTion
The engine is shipped without oil in the engine. You must fill the
engine with oil before operating. Running the engine with insufficient
oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty.
1. Place the snow thrower on a flat, level surface.
2. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean. See
Figure 5.
Fill
between
the high
and low
marks
NOTE: Do not screw in the dipstick when checking the oil level.
3. Slowly add oil until the oil level registers between high (H) and
low (L), Figure 4. Refer to the Service and Maintenance section
for the correct oil viscosity and engine oil capacity.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling the engine with oil may result in the
engine smoking, hard starting or spark plug fouling.
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Figure 5