Craftsman 247.776150 Operator's Manual page 10

Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Oil
(one bottle shipped with unit)
First Time Use
1. Remove oil fill plug.
2. With the chipper shredder on level ground, use a funnel to empty entire
contents of oil bottle provided into the engine.
3. Replace oil fill plug and tighten.
Subsequent Uses
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG,
or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to the expected operating
temperature. Follow the chart below.
Colder
5W30
Oil Viscosity Chart
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 by removing the oil fill plug and looking into the oil fill
hole. Oil should be visible up to the threads of the oil fill plug, almost to
the point of overflowing. Fill if necessary. Capacity is approximately 20 oz.
Overfilling can cause a hazardous situation, be sure to wipe up any spilled or
excess oil.
2. Replace oil fill plug and tighten.
3. Keep oil level at FULL. Running the engine with too little oil can result in
permanent engine damage.
Gasoline
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.
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.
3. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded regular gasoline only. Do not use
gasoline containing METHANOL. Replace fuel cap.
OPERATION
Warmer
SAE30
WARNING
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 information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
NOTE: Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out of gasoline while
operating the chipper shredder. If the unit runs out of gas as it is chipping, it may be
necessary to unclog the discharge area before it can be restarted. Refer to SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE section.
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. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the ON position.
4. Move the choke lever on the engine to CHOKE
may not require choking.) See Figure 10.
STOP
5. Move throttle control to START/RUN (Rabbit)
6. Standing behind the unit, grasp starter handle and pull rope out until you
feel a drag.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
position. (A warm engine
Figure 10
position. See Figure 10.