Craftsman 247.77586 manual Gas And Oil Fill-Up, Stopping Engine, Oil Packed with unit, Remove cap

Stopping Engine

Move throttle control lever to STOP position. Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

WARNING: Before using your chipper- shredder, again refer to the safety rules on

page 3 and 4 of this manual. Always be careful.

3. GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

Oil (Packed with unit)

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

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 32°F. Check the oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Fill engine with oil as follows.

•Remove oil fill dipstick. See figure 9

Remove	dipstick	Remove cap
and fill	oil	and fill gas

With chipper-shredder on level ground, use a funnel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on

dipstick. Capacity is approximately 26 ounces. Be careful not to overfill.

Check oil level.

oAdd oil if necessary.

oReplace dipstick and tighten.

NOTE: Do not overfill. Oil bottle packed with unit contains 26 oz. of oil.

Gasoline

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) 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. 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. Never use

engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

Fill gas tank with gas as follows.

•Remove fuel cap.

•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 the container.

•Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free

automotive gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high octane gasoline. See figure 9.

. Replace fuel cap.

WARNING: Do not fill closer than 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is accidently spilled, move chipper-shredder away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared.

Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running

out of gasoline while operating the chipper- shredder.

If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or chipping, it may be necessary to unclog the unit

before it can be restarted. Refer to Removing the Flail Screen in SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENT section.

Figure 9