Craftsman 247.388240 - Manual (Page 10)

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stopping Engine
• Release blade control handle to stop the
engine and the blade.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away
from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
WARNING: Before using your lawn mower,
again refer to the safety rules on pages 3-5
of this manual. Always be careful.
Gas And ON Fill-Up
Engine Oil .
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.
32°F
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5W30 SAE 30
Oil Viscosity Grade Chart
• Use SAE30 oil; do not use 10W40 oil.
• Fill oil sump and check the oil level as follows:
a. Position the mower on level ground.
b. Clean area around oil fill plug.
c. Remove oil fill plug and dipstick.
d. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole
and tighten securely.
e. Remove dipstick and check oil level. If the
oil is not upto FULL mark on the dipstick,
pour recommended oil through the oil fill
and check the level again.
• Install oil fill plug and dipstick, tighten securely.
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 329F. Check the oil
level more frequently to avoid possible engine
damage from running low on oil.
Gasoline
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WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or
when engine is running or hot. Do not
smoke when filling fuel tank.
• Clean area around gas tank cap. For location,
see Figure 10. Remove cap.
• Use a funnel to prevent spillage.
• Pour approximately 1.5 quarts of fresh, regular
grade, unleaded gasoline slowly to the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT: Never mix engine oil with gasoline,
• Fill tank to 1/2" below the bottom of the filler
neck. Wipe any fuel spillage. Do not fill fuel tank
completely. Provide space for fuel expansion.
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starting Engine
(RefertoRgure 11.)
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the
operator is standing near the lawn mower
while starling or operating.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make
certain the metal cap on the end of the spark
plug wire is fastened securely over the metal tip
on the spark plug.
WARNING: Never run engine indoors or in
enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING: Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts
on engine and lawn mower.
Push primer three times. Wait about two
seconds between each push. In cold weather
around 55° F or below, prime five times. Do not
prime to restart a warm engine after a short
shutdown.
Hold control handle against the upper handle.
Grasp recoil starter and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches the start of compression
cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).
See Figure 11 inset. Let the rope rewind slowly.
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