Engine Model

This is a single cylinder, air-cooled engine. It is a low emissions engine.

Symbols Used

Message

Symbol

Safety alert

_,

On off

 

Read owner'smanual

 

Oil

 

Fuel shut-off

]_

Choke

I",l

Fuel

._

Stop

I_1

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.

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, pull 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 release

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./1.4 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.

A

Dipstick

 

 

 

 

 

Fill up if

 

Read oil

needed

Engine Controls

_2

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

* Not shown

Figure 5

Figure 6

2.Remove dipstick and wipe it clean with cloth.

3.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.

4.Place the dipstick in position and tighten to secure. See Figure 6C.

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Craftsman 247.27022 manual Engine Model, Using Parking Brake, Before Starting