Craftsman 247.775880 - Manual (Page 9)

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WARNING: Before using your chipper­
shredder, again refer to the safety rules on
pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Always be
careful.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Oil (Packed with unit)
• Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select
the oil's viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature. Follow the
chart below.
Colder
32°F
5W30
Warmer
SAE 30
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these
multiviscosity oils will result in increased oil
consumption when used above 32^F. Ched< the oil
level more frequently to avoid possible engine
damage from running low on oil.
Fill engine with oil as follows.
• Remove oil fill dipstick. See figure 10.
Remove cap
and fill gas
With chipper-shredder on level ground, use a
funnel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on
dipstick. Capacity is approximately 26 ounces.
Be careful not to overfill.
Check oil level.
• Add oil if necessary. Replace dipstick and
tighten.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Oil bottle packed with unit
contains 26 oz. of oil.
Gasoline
WARNiNG: Experience Indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture
wh/ch 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.
Fill gas tank with gas as follows.
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Remove fuel cap. See figure 10.
• 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 the
container.
• Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free
automotive gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high
octane gasoline. See figure 10.
• Replace fuel cap.
WARNING: Do not fill closer than 1/2 inch
of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to
a How for fuel expansion. If gasoline is
accidently spilled, move chipper-shredder
away from area of spill. Avoid creating any
source of ignition until gasoline vapors have
disappeared.
• 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 shredding or
chipping, it may be necessary to unclog the unit
before it can be restarted. Refer to “Removing
the Flail Screen” instructions in SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENT section,
STARTING ENGINE
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A WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing near the chipper­
shredder while starting or operating the unit.
Do not operate this chipper-shredder
unless the chute deflector has been properly
installed and secured with hand knobs.