Craftsman 247.887210 - Manual (Page 12)

OPERATION
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Oil (one bottle shipped with unit)
First Time Use
1. Remove oil fill dipstick.
2. With the lawn mower on level ground, use a funnel to empty entire
contents of oil bottle provided into the engine.
3. Replace oil fill dipstick and tighten.
Subsequent Uses
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification
SR SG, SH, or SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to
the expected operating temperature. Follow the chart below.
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5W30 SAE30
Oil Viscosity Chart
Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,10W30, etc.) improve starting
in cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when
used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil. See Figure 9.
1. Check the oil level before each operation making certain not
to rub the dipstick along the inside walls of the oil fill tube and
without screwing it in. This would result in a false dipstick
reading. Refill to FULL mark on dipstick, it necessary. Capacity
is approximately 18 oz. Cverfilling will cause the engine to smoke
profusely and will result in poor engine performance.
2. Replace oil fill dipstick and tighten.
3. Keep oil level at FULL. Running the engine with too little oil can
result in permanent engine damage.
Gasoline
A
warning
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors
or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, and other sources of ignition.
1. Remove fuel cap from the fuel tank.
2. 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 its container.
Gasoline that has been sitting for any period longer than four
weeks should be considered stale.
3. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded regular gasoline only. Do
not use gasoline containing METHANCL. Replace fuel cap.
A CAUTION
Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and forma­
tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.__________________________
A CAUTION
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.
A CAUTION
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
A
warning
Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn
mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands,
feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine
and lawn mower.
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TO START ENGINE
1. Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug.
2. Gas tank should be at least 3/4 full before starting.
3. Push primer button 3 times. Do not prime on hot days or to restart
a warm engine after a short shutdown. See Figure 10.
4. Standing behind the mower, depress the blade control and hold it
against the upper handle. See Figure 10.
5. This mower has two separate starting systems, electric and recoil.
Electric Start: Turn ignition key to the right to start the engine.
Release the key after the engine starts.
Recoil Start: Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull
slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope
with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping a firm grip on
the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly.