Craftsman 247.298760 - Manual (Page 10)

OIL AND FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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^CAUTION
Oil must be added before starting.
To start and operate your Tecumseh engine, you
wiil need the foliowing:
1. Fili crankcase with a clean, high quaiity deter­
gent oii.
Be sure originai container is marked with
engine service classification “SC,” “SD,” or
“SE.”
For Summer (Above 32°F). Use SAE 30 oil.
(SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 are acceptabie
substitutes.)
For Winter (Below 32°F). Use SAE 5W-30 oil.
(SAE 10W is an acceptable substitute.)
(Below 0“F Only) SAE 10W oil diluted with
10% Kerosene is acceptable.
Crankcase capacity is approximately 24
ounces (IV
2 pints). See figure 19. Fill to full
mark on oil dipstick.
FIGURE 19.
2. A fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasoline.
(Leaded “Regular” grade gasoline is an
acceptable substitute.) See figure 20.
NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL
TANK TO WITHIN V4 TO INCH OF TOP OF
TANK TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR FUEL EXPAN­
SION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM
ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE.
NOTE
Use clean oil and fuel and store in
approved, clean covered containers.
Use clean fill funnels.
OPERATION
TO START ENGINE;
1. CAUTION: BE SURE NO ONE IS STANDING
IN FRONT OF THE TILLER WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING OR BEING STARTED.
FIGURE 21.
2. Place the shift lever in the neutral (N)
position. See figure 21.
FIGURE 20. FIGURE 22.
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