Recommended oil type, Note, Recommended fuel type – Craftsman 316.794800 User Manual

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OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION

WARNING:

OVERFILLING OIL ORANKOASE MAY

OAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Oheck and
maintain the proper oil level In the crank case; It Is
Important and cannot be overemphasized. Oheck the
oil before each use while the engine Is cold and change
It as needed. See Changing the Oil.

RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE

Using the proper type and weight of oil In the crankcase Is extremely
Important. Oheck oil before each use while the engine Is cold and
change the oil every 25 hours of operation. Failure to use the correct
oil, or using dirty oil, can cause premature engine wear and failure.
Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil of API (American Petroleum
Institute) service class SF, SG, SH.

ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE: INITIAL USE

NOTE:

This unit Is shipped without

oil. In order to avoid damage
to the unit, put oil In the
crankcase before you
attempt to start the unit.

Your unit Is supplied with one 3.04
fluid oz. (90 ml.) bottle of SAE 30 SF,
SG, SH oil (Fig. 10).

NOTE:

O-Ring Oil Fill Plug

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3.

4.

Save the bottle of oil. It can

be used to measure the
correct amount during

future oil changes (Fig.

10). See Changing the Oil.

Unscrew the top of the bottle of
oil and remove the paper seal
covering the opening. Replace

the top. Next, cut the tip off the
funnel spout (Fig. 10).

Remove the oil fill plug from

the crankcase (Fig. 11).
Tilt the unit 30° to the side
(Fig. 12).

Pour the entire bottle of oil
Into the oil fill hole (Fig. 12).

NOTE:

Never add oil to the fuel or

fuel tank.

5. Wipe up any oil that may have

spilled and reinstall the oil fill

plug.

Check oil before each use while the
engine Is cold and change the oil
every 25 hours of operation. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level.

CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL

Check the oil only when the engine Is
off and cool.

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1.

Place the unit on Its stand on a level surface.

2.

Remove the oil fill plug from the crankcase (Fig. 11).

3.

Look Into the oil fill hole (Fig. 11). If the oil level comes up to

the first thread, then the oil Is full (Fig. 13). If It does not, fill
with oil until It does.

Fig. 12

Oil Full Line

RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE

Old fuel Is the primary reason for Improper unit performance. Be
sure to use fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.

NOTE:

This Is a four-cycle engine. In order to avoid damage to the

unit,

do not mix oil with gasoline.

Definition of Blended Fuels

Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as

ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs
water. As little as 1 % water In the fuel can make fuel and oil
separate or form acids when stored. Use fresh fuel (less than 60
days old), when using alcohol-blended fuel.

Using Biended Fueis

If you choose to use a blended fuel, or Its use Is unavoidable,

follow recommended precautions:

• Always use fresh unleaded gasoline
• Use the fuel additive STA-BIL® or an equivalent
• Drain tank and run the engine dry before storing unit

Using Fuei Additives

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WARNING:

Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated

outdoor area. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.

Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilt fuel. Do not
start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.

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WARNING:

Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited

vapors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow

it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while

filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a
distance from the area.

The use of fuel additives, such as STA-BIL® Gas Stabilizer or an

equivalent, will inhibit corrosion and minimize the formation of gum
deposits. Using a fuel additive can keep fuel from forming harmful
deposits in the carburetor for up to six (6) months. Add 0.8 oz. (23 ml.)
of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to the instructions on the
container. NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit's gas tank.

FUELING THE UNIT

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WARNING:

Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury

from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel
cap securely in place.

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2

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Remove the fuel cap.
Place the gas container’s spout Into the fill hole on the fuel

tank (Fig. 14) and fill the tank.

Fig. 13

NOTE:

Do not overfill the tank.

3.

Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.

4.

Reinstall the fuel cap.

5.

Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fueling source and

site before starting the engine.

NOTE:

Dispose of the old gasoline in accordance to Federal, State

and Local regulations.

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