Before Starting Engine, Fill GAS, Oof | Craftsman C950-52930-0

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OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Check the oil

NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed.

1.Make sure the unit is level.

NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs.

2.Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. Check the oil.

3.If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark

on the oil fill cap/dipstick (see Figure 19). Do not add too much oil.

NOTE: For extreme cold operating conditions of 0°F (-18 ° C) and below, use a synthetic OW3O motor oil for easier starting.

NOTE: S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas where the temperature is 20 ° F. (-7 ° C) to O°F (-18 ° C).

NOTE: SEE CHART FOR OIL RECOMMENDATION

TEMPERATURE

TYPE OF OIL

,_ WARNING: Gasoline is flammable. Always use caution when handling or storing gasoline. Do

not add gasoline to the fuel tank while snow blower is running, hot, or when snow blower is in an en- closed area. Keep away from open flame, electrical sparks and DO NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank completely; but fill the fuel tank to within 1/4-1/2 inch (6.5-12.5 mm) from the top to pro- vide space for the expansion of the fuel. Always fill fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to prevent spil- ling. Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel before start- ing the engine.

Store gasoline in a clean, approved container, and keep the cap in place on the container. Keep gasoline in a cool well ventilated place; never in the house. Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline to assure volatility. Gasoline Is intended to be used as a fuel for internal combustion engines; therefore, do not use gasoline for any other purpose. Since many children like the smell of gasoline, keep it out of their reach be- cause the fumes are dangerous to inhale, as well as be- ing explosive.

20 ° F.	to	0°F		Oil Fill
(-7 ° C)	to	(-18 ° C)	S.A.E. 5W30	Oil Fill
(-7 ° C)	to	(-18 ° C)	S.A.E. 5W30	Cap/Dipstick
OOF				Cap/Dipstick
OOF
(-18 ° C) and		below	synthetic O W3O
	SAE VISCOSITY		GRADES

°F	20	0	20	32	40
°C	• '	• =	'	I	I	Figure 19
°C	-30	-20	-1_)	0	10

BEFORE STOPPING THE ENGINE

FILL GAS

1.Fill the fuel tank with a fresh, dean, unleaded regular, un- leaded premium, or reformulated automotive gasoline only. DO NOT use leaded gasoline.

NOTE: Winter grade gasoline has higher volatility to improve starting. Be certain container is clean and free from rust or other foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container.

CAUTION: DO NOT use gasoline containing any amount of alcohol as it can cause serious damage to the engine or significantly reduce the performance.

2.Check to make sure that spark plug is tightened securely into engine and spark plug wire is attached to spark plug.

If torque wrench is available, torque plug to 18-23 ft-lbs.
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Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on the engine.

To help avoid possible freeze-up of the starter, proceed as follows:

Recoil Starter

With the engine running, pull the starter rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke three or four times.

NOTE: The normal sound made by pulling the starter rope will not harm the engine or the starter.

Electric Starter

1.Connect the power cord to the switchbox and then to a wall outlet.

2.With the engine running, push the starter button and spin the starter for several seconds.

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