Craftsman 247.77012 manual Throttle Control, Choke Control, Starter Handle, GAS and OIL FILL-UP

OPERATION

Throttle Control

This lever controls the engine speed and stop function. Through three separate positions on the lever from left to right, the operation is as follows:

STOP

Start/ Run Slow/ Idle Engine Off

Choke Control

The choke control is used to choke the carburetor and assist in starting the engine.

Starter Handle

Used to start the engine.

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

Oil (one bottle shipped with unit)

First Time Use

1.Remove oil fill dipstick.

2.With the Yard Vacuum on level ground, use a funnel to empty entire contents of oil bottle provided into the engine.

3.Replace oil fill dipstick and tighten.

Subsequent Uses

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to the expected operating temperature. Follow the chart below.

Colder Warmer

5W30 SAE30

Oil Viscosity Chart

Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

1.Check the oil level making certain not to rub the dipstick along the inside walls of the oil fill tube. This would result in a false dipstick reading. Refill to FULL mark on dipstick, if necessary. Capacity is approximately 18 oz. Overfilling will cause the engine to smoke profusely and will result in poor engine performance.

2.Replace oil fill dipstick and tighten.

3.Keep oil level at FULL. Running the engine with too little oil can result in permanent engine damage.

WARNING

Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

Gasoline

1.Remove fuel cap from the fuel tank.

2.Make sure the container from which you will pour the gasoline is clean and free from rust or foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in its container.

Gasoline that has been sitting for any period longer than four weeks should be considered stale.

3.Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded regular gasoline only. Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL. Replace fuel cap.

CAUTION

Use Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- nol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

CAUTION

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE Instructions for additional information.

CAUTION

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

NOTE: Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out of gaso- line while operating the Yard Vacuum. If the unit runs out of gas as it is chipping, it may be necessary to unclog the discharge area before it can be restarted. Refer to SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section.

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