GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

Oil (one bottle shipped with unit)

FirstTime Use

1.Removeoil fill dipstick.

2.Withthe moweron levelground,fill the engineto the upperlimit markon the dipstickwiththe recommendedoil. SeeFigure10.

3.Replaceoil fill dipstickandtighten.

Subsequent Uses

Use4-strokemotoroil thatmeetsor exceedsthe requirementsfor API

servicecategorySJ orlater.Alwayscheckthe API servicelabelon the oilcontainerto besure itincludesthe lettersSJ or later.

0 20 40 60 80 IO0°F

IIIIIII

-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40°C

Ambient Temperature

SAE10%30 is recommendedforgeneraluse.Otherviscositiesshown inthe chartmaybeusedwhenthe averagetemperatureinyour areais withinthe indicatedrange.

1.Checkthe oil withthe enginestoppedand level.

2.Removethe oil fillercap/dipstickandwipeit clean.

3.Insertthe oilfiller cap/dipstickas far as it will go intothe oilfiller neck,but do notscrewit in, then removeit to checkthe oil level. SeeFigure10.

4.Ifthe oil levelis nearor belowthe lowerlimitmarkonthe dipstick, removethe oil fillercap/dipstick,andfill withthe recommendedoil to the upperlimitmark.Do not overfill.

5.Reinstallthe oilfillercap/dipstick.

Gasoline

This engineis certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pumpoctane ratingof 86 or higher.

Refuelin awell-ventilatedareawiththe enginestopped.Ifthe engine has beenrunning,allow it to coolfirst. Neverrefuelthe engineinsidea buildingwheregasolinefumes mayreachflamesor sparks.

Youmay use regular unleaded gasolinecontaining no more than 10%ethanol (El0) or 5%methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above maycause starting and/or performanceproblems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and plasticparts of the fuel system. Engine damageor performanceproblemsthat resultfrom using a fuel with percentagesof ethanol or methanol greater than shown above are not overed by warranty.

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Oil Fill Cap/

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Figure10

Gasolineis highlyflammableandexplosive,andyoucan be burnedor seriouslyinjuredwhenrefueling.Stopengineand keep heat,sparks,and flameaway.Refuelonly outdoors.Wipe upspills immediately.

Ifyourequipmentwill be usedonan infrequentorintermittentbasis, pleasereferto the Off SeasonStoragesectionfor additionalinforma- tion regardingfuel deterioration.

NOTE:Fuelcandamagepaintand sometypesof plastic.Becareful notto spill fuelwhenfilling yourfueltank.

Neverusestaleorcontaminatedgasolineoroil/gasolinemixture. Avoidgettingdirt orwaterin the fueltank.

1.Removethe fuel tankcap.

2.Addfuel to the bottomof the fuellevellimitin the neckof the fuel tank. Donot overfill.Wipe upspilledfuel beforestartingthe engine.

3.Installthe fuel tankcapandtightenit until it clicks.

4.Moveat least10feetawayfromthe fuelingsourceandsitebefore startingthe engine.

Besurenooneotherthan theoperatoris standingnearthe lawn mowerwhilestartingengineoroperatingmower.Neverrunengine indoorsorin enclosed,poorlyventilatedareas. Engineexhaust containscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessanddeadlygas. Keephands,

feet, hairand looseclothingawayfromany movingpartson engine andlawn mower.

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Craftsman 247.37683 manual GAS and OIL FILL-UP, Oil one bottle shipped with unit FirstTime Use, Removeoil fill dipstick

247.37683 specifications

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