Craftsman 247.27022 - Manual (Page 10)

Engine Model
This is a single cylinder, air-cooied engine. It is a low
emissions engine.
Symbols Used
Message Symbol
Safety alert
A
On off ÏÏÔ]
Read owner’s manual
CQ
Oil
Fuel shut-off
m
Choke M
Fuel
B
Stop
For hazard symbol meanings, refer to page 44.
NOTE: In the state of California, the 210000 series
engines covered in this manual are certified by the
California Air Resources Board to meet emissions
standards for250 hours. Such certification does not
grant the purchaser, owner or operator of this engine
any additional warranties with respect to the
performance or operational life of this engine. This
engine is warranted solely according to the product and
emissions warranties stated elsewhere in this manual.
Bore 3-7/16 in. (87.31 mm)
Stroke 2-17/64 in. (77.78 mm)
Displacement 21.00 cu. in. (344.1 cc)
IMPORTANT: For practical operation, the horsepower
loading should not exceed 85% of rated horsepower.
Engine power will decrease 3-1/2% for each 1,000 feet
(300 meters) above sea level and 1 % for each 10 F (5.6
C) above 77 F (25 C). Engine will operate satisfactorily
at an angle up to 15 degrees.
Engine Controls
1. Oil drain*
2. Oil fill/DIpstick
3. Rotating Screen
4. Blower Housing
5. Muffler*
6. Electric Starter*
7. Air Cleaner
8. Fuel Filter
9. Carburetor
10. Spark plug wire
Using Parking Brake
To engage
1. Completely push the brake pedal down and stop
the unit.
2. With your right foot on the brake pedal, move the
shift lever to the neutral position.
3. Continuing to hold down the brake pedal with your
right foot, puli up the parking brake knob. Make
sure the parking brake holds the unit.
4. Release the brake pedal. Stop engine and remove
ignition key. Now your riding mower is parked.
To roloaso
5. Depress the brake pedal. The parking brake will be
automatically disengaged.
Before Starting
Filling Up Oil
NOTE: The riding lawn mower is shipped with oil in the
engine crankcase.
Check oil level in the engine oil sump before starting the
engine. (Oil sump capacity: 48 oz./l .4 liter)
1. Place the mower on level ground and flip the hood
assembly up to access the engine.
NOTE: Do not lift the hood assembly by the two vent
openings located behind the seat.
Fill up if
needed
2
.
3.
' Not shown 4.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Remove dipstick and wipe it clean with cloth.
Replace and tighten the dipstick. Remove the
dipstick again and check the oil level mark on it.
The oil level should be at FULL line on the dipstick.
See Figure 6A. If the level is short of that, add oil to
the oil fill slowly. Recheck the oil level on the
dipstick. If needed, add more oil. See Figure 6B. Do
not overfill.
Place the dipstick in position and tighten to secure.
See Figure 6C.
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