Craftsman 247.37683 Operator's Manual page 14

Gas anD Oil Fill-Up
Oil
(one bottle shipped with unit)
First Time Use
1. Remove oil fill dipstick.
2. With the mower on level ground,
mark on the dipstick with the recommended oil. See Figure 10.
3. Replace oil fill dipstick and tighten.
Subsequent Uses
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API
service category SJ or later. Always check the API service label on the
oil container to be sure it includes the letters SJ or later.
5W-30 • 10W-30
Ambient Temperature
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use. Other viscosities shown
in the chart may be used when the average temperature in your area is
within the indicated range.
1. Check the oil with the engine stopped and level.
2. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
3. Insert the oil filler cap/dipstick as far as it will go into the oil filler
neck, but do not screw it in, then remove it to check the oil level.
See Figure 10.
4. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick,
remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, and fill with the recommended oil
to the upper limit mark. Do not overfill.
5. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Gasoline
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane rating of 86 or higher.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. If the engine
has been running, allow it to cool first. Never refuel the engine inside a
building where gasoline fumes may reach flames or sparks.
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more
than 10% ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition,
methanol must contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. Use
of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown
above may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may
also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system.
Engine damage or performance problems that result from using a
fuel with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown
above are not overed by warranty.
OPERATION
fill the engine to the upper limit
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Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be
burned or seriously injured when refueling. Stop engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away. Refuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills
immediately.
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
please refer to the Off Season Storage section for additional informa-
tion regarding fuel deterioration.
NOTE: Fuel can damage paint and some types of plastic. Be careful
not to spill fuel when filling your fuel tank.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Add fuel to the bottom of the fuel level limit in the neck of the
fuel tank. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
3. Install the fuel tank cap and tighten it until it clicks.
4. Move at least 10 feet away from the fueling source and site before
starting the engine.
Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn
mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands,
feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine
and lawn mower.
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Oil Fill Cap/
Dipstick
Upper Limit
Lower Limit
Figure 10
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