Gas and oil fill-up – Craftsman 247.775870 User Manual
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WARNING: Before using your chipper
shredder, refer to the safety rules on
pages 3 and 4 of this manual again.
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 orSH. Select
the oil’s viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature. Follow the
chart below.
Colder
32°F
Warmer
5W30
SAE 30
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these
muliiviscosity oils will result in increased oil
consumption when used above 32°F. Check the oil
level more frequently to avoid possible engine
damage from running low on oil.
Fill engine with oil as follows.
• Remove dipstick. See figure 10.
1. Remove dipstick
With chipper-shredder on levei ground, use a
funnel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on
dipstick. Capacity is approximateiy 20 ounces.
Be careful not to overfill.
Tilt chipper-shredder toward the left (from behind
the hopper). See figure 11. Check oil level. Put the
unit back on tiie ground carefully.
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WARNING: Do not tilt unit holding the
hand-hoid.
Add oii if necessary. Replace dipstick and
tighten.
Figure 11
NOTE: Do not overfill. Oil bottle packed with unit
contains 20 oz. of oil.
Gasoline
Warning: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which 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.
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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.
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Fill fuel tank with fresh, lead-free gasoline. DO
NOT use Ethyl or high octane gasoline.Replace
fuel cap.