Operation; Filling With Oil And Gasoline - Craftsman CMXGCAQ108493 Operator's Manual

FILLING WITH OIL AND GASOLINE

! WARNING
ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
The string trimmer is shipped without fluids installed.
Keep the caps on the fuel and oil fills until you are ready
to pour either gasoline or oil into the correct fill. Requires
approximately 15 - 22 ounces of SAE 30 engine oil.
Please refer to your Engine Owner's Manual for detailed
information on oil quantity and cold temperature oil
specifications.
1. Place the string trimmer on a level surface and initially
add / of the SAE 30 high detergent oil into the oil fill
1
2
(see Figure 7) and wait one (1) minute for the oil to
settle.
2. Check the dipstick and continue adding a few ounces
of oil at a time, rechecking the dipstick until the oil
reaches the fill mark. Be careful not to overfill.
3. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, unleaded gas (min. 85
Octane), to 1/4" from the top of the fill neck to allow
for expansion. Be careful not to overfill and reinstall
the cap before starting the engine.
! WARNING
ALWAYS FILL THE TANK WITH ENGINE OFF AND COOL.
ALWAYS CHECK THE OIL LEVEL BEFORE OPERATING.
Allow the engine to cool for at least two minutes before
removing the fuel cap.
Before performing any adjustments to the cutting head,
cutting cords or any other procedure or inspection, stop
the engine, wait five minutes to allow parts to cool.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the
spark plug. Contact with internal rotating parts will cause
serious personal injury. Never put hands, face, feet,
or clothing under the string trimmer deck or discharge
opening at any time.

OPERATION

OIL FILL
10
FUEL FILL
Figure 7