Craftsman 247.23000 Operator's Manual page 9

208cc engine rear tine tiller electric start
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5. When the clutch c able i sinplace, secure the cable o nto t he handle
with the provided
cable t ies inthe locations
shown inFigure 8.
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Figure 8
SET-UP
Tire Pressure
Checkthe air pressurein bothtires.The air pressureshouldbe
between15-20PSI.Keep bothtires equallyinflatedto help prevent
machinefrom pullingto one side.
Checking
and Adding
Oil
Theengine is shippedwithoutoil in theengine.Youmustfill the
enginewith oil beforeoperating.Runningthe enginewith insufficient
_o can causeserous eng ne damageand vo d the productwarranty.
Initial Use
1.
Removethe oil fill dipstick.
2.
Placethetiller on levelground,usea funnelto emptyentire
contentsof the oil bottle providedwith the unit intothe engine.
3.
Replacethe oil fill dipstickand tighten.
Checking and adding oil
1.
Placethe tilleron a fiat, levelsurface.
2.
Removethe oil filler cap/dipstickand wipe thedipstickclean. See
Figure9.
Figure9
3.
insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil fillerneck,but do notscrewit in.
4.
Removethe oil filler cap/dipstick.If thelevelis low,slowlyadd oil
until oil levelregistersbetweenhigh (H) and low (L), Figure9.
NOTE: Do notoverfill.Overfillingwith oil may causesmoking,hard
starting,or spark plugfouling.
5.
Replaceand tightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
NOTE: DO NOTallowoil levelto fall belowthe "L"markon the
dipstick.Doingso may resultin equipmentmalfunctions or damage.
NOTE: Tochangethe oil on yourengine,seethe Sericeand
Maintenance sectionof this manual.
Fuel Recommendations
Useautomotive gasoline(unleadedor lowleadedto minimizecombus-
tion chamberdeposits)with a minimumof 87 octane.Gasolinewith
up to 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButyl Ether)can be
used. Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureor dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting
dirt, dust,or waterinthe fuel tank.DO NOTuse E85 gasoline.
Refuelin a well-ventilated area with the enginestopped.Do not
smokeor allowflamesor sparksin the areawherethe engineis
refueledor wheregasolineisstored.
Donot overfillthe fueltank.After refueling,makesurethe tank
cap is closed properlyand securely.
Be carefulnotto spillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuel or fuel vapor
may ignite.If any fuelis spilled,makesurethe area isdry before
startingthe engine.
Avoidrepeated or prolonged contactwith skinor breathingof vapor.
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