Craftsman 987.799601 - Manual (Page 19)

OPERATION
To Add Gasoline
1. Stop t/te engine and wait for ail moving parts to
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the sparkplug
wire and secure it away from the spark plug. Allow
the engine and muffler to cool for at least three
minutes.
2.
Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove cap {A in
Figure 19) from fuel tank-
3. Use a clean funnel to fill the fuel tank to 1/2 inch
below the bottom of the filler neck (to provide room for
fuel expansion)
4. Re-install the fuel fill cap securely and wipe up any
spilled gasoline.
PRE-STARTING PROCEDURES
IMPORTANT: REVIEW THE SAFETY SECTION AND
READ THIS SECTION IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE
STARTING THE ENGINE.
With the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark
plug, perform the following pre-starting procedures as
required before each start-up:
□ Place the machine outdoors on level ground.
□ Make sure you are wearing safety goggles (and
heavy work gloves if using the chipper),
□ Be sure that all bystanders are at least 25 feet away
from the area of operation.
□ Check that the chipper chute, vacuum inlet, or
discharge deflector are empty (after initial use of the
machine).
□ Check that ail screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners
are properly secured.
□ Check the oil level in the engine
□ Re-attach the spark plug wire before starting the
engine.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Your machine is equipped with a Safety Interlock System
which prevents the engine from starting unless the
collection bag (or blower deflector) is installed The rod
(A, Figure 20) must be positioned as shown in slot (B) in
order to start the engine.
The system also stops the engine if the operator attempts
to remove the bag or blower deflector while the engine is
running. When the rod is not in place, a circuit closes to
ground out the engine
If the safety interlock system fails, shut off the engine and
do not operate the machine until the system has been
repaired. Contact your local Sears service center for
repairs.
WARNING
B
DANGER
To Prevent Personal Injury or Property Damage:
• Cutting blades begin to rotate when the engine
starts and slow down gradually after the engine is
shut off. Do not allow hands or any other part of the
body or olothing inside the vacuum inlet, chipper
chute, discharge opening, blower deflector opening,
or near any moving part.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly
poison that is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Do
not operate this equipment near buildings, windows,
or air conditioners.
Figure 20: Safety Interlock System,
To avoid personal injury or property damage, do not
operate this machine unless the safety interlock
system is functioning properly.