Craftsman 247.881700 Operator's Manual page 9

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 indictor, Figure 6. Be careful not to overfill.
ASSEMBLY
Fuel Level Indicator
Top View
Figure 6
Checking Oil Level
CAUTION
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.
Fill
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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Figure 7