Craftsman 247.388250 - Manual (Page 10)

stopping Engine
• Release blade control handle to stop the
engine and the blade.
• Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire 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 Oii 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.
Colder
32°F
Warmer
5W30 SAE 30
b.
c.
d.
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.
Clean area around oil fill plug.
Remove oil fill plug and dipstick.
Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole
and tighten securely.
e. Remove dipstick and check oil level. If the
oil is not up to 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 32PF. Check the oil
level more frequently to avoid possible engine
damage from running low on oil.
Gasoline
A
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or
when engine is running or hot. Do not
smoke when filling fuel tank.
IMPORTANT; Never mix engine oil with gasoline.
• Clean area around gas tank cap. For location
of gas tank cap, see Figure 9. Remove cap.
• Use a funnel to prevent spillage.
• Pour approximately 1.5 quarts of fresh, regular
grade, unleaded gasoline slowly to the fuel
tank.
• 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.
Starting Engine
(Referto Figure9.)
A
A
WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing near the lawn
mower while starting or operating.
Attach spark plug wire and ground to post on
engine. Make certain the metal cap on the end
of the spark plug wire is fastened securely over
the metal tip on the spark plug. See Figure 2.
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 five times. Wait about two seconds
between each push.
Do not prime to restart a
warm engine after a short shutdown.
Hold blade 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 9 inset. Let the rope
rewind slowly.
Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm
stroke. Keeping a firm grip on the recoil starter,
let the rope return to the starter slowly.
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