Craftsman 247.797900 - Manual (Page 8)

HOW TO USE YOUR AIR SWEEPER
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WARNING: DO NOT AT ANY TIME MAKE
ANY ADJUSTMENT TO THE UNIT WITH­
OUT FIRST STOPPING ENGINE AND DIS­
CONNECTING SPARK PLUG WIRE.
TWO-WAY DISCHARGE
The air sweeper can be adjusted to discharge toward
the front of the unit or to the side. Simply push down
on the handle and swing door toward the front to dis­
charge out the side, or to the side to discharge out the
front. See figure 6.
Directional
Discharge
FIGURE 6.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The height adjustment crank is located on the right
hand side of the air sweeper. See figure 7. Turn the
crank clockwise to raise the discharge chute. Turn the
crank counterclockwise to lower.
Height
Adjustment
Crank
Oil
Drain
FIGURE 7.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
OIL
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API ser­
vice classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil’s vis­
cosity grade according to your expected operating
temperature.
Colder ------------------------ 32°F----------------- ► Warmer
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi­
viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your oil level more fre­
quently to avoid possible engine damage from run­
ning low on oil.
• Fill engine with oil as follows. Remove oil fill dip­
stick. See figure 8. With air sweeper level, use a
funnel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on dip­
stick. Capacity is approximately 1-1/4 pints. Be
careful not to overfill. Tilt air sweeper toward the
left, then re-level. Check oil level. Refill to FULL
mark on dipstick if necessary. Replace dipstick and
tighten.
Oil
Fill
Dipstick
5W30 SAE 30
FIGURE 8.
GAS
• Remove fuel cap and fill fuel tank with about 1 gal­
lon of clean, fresh, lead-free grade automotive
gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high octane gaso­
line. Be certain container is clean and free from
rust or foreign particles. Never use gasoline that
may be stale from long periods of storage in the
container. Replace fuel cap.
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WARNING: DO NOT FILL CLOSER THAN
1/2 INCH OF TOP OF FUEL TANK TO
PREVENT SPILLS AND TO ALLOW FOR
FUEL
EXPANSION. IF GASOLINE IS
ACCIDENTLY SPILLED, MOVE AIR
SWEEPER AWAY FROM AREA OF
SPILL. AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE
OF IGNITION UNTIL GASOLINE VAPORS
HAVE DISAPPEARED.
WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCO­
HOL 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 OR TREATED WITH FUEL
STABILIZER BEFORE STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS
OR LONGER. USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON.
SEE “STORAGE ’ SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION.