Craftsman 247.77588O owner manual Gas And Oil Fill-Up, Starting Engine

shredder, again refer to the safety rules on WARNING: Before usingyourchipper-

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

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'sviscositygrade accordingto your expected operating temperature. Followthe chart below.

Colder _	32°F	Warmer
	I
5W30	I	SAE 30

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multiviscosity oils willresult in increasedoil

consumptionwhen used above 32°F. Check the oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from runninglow on oil.

Fill engine with oil as follows.

Remove oilfill dipstick. See figure 10.

Remove cap and fill gas

Remove dipstick

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Figure 10

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

dipstick.Capacity is approximately 26 ounces.

Be careful not to overfill.

Check oil level.

Add oil if necessary. Replace dipstick and

tighten.

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

Gasoline

WARNING: Experience indicatesthat alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separationand formationof acids duringstorage. Acidicgas can damage the fuel system of an engine whilein storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 daysor longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and letit run until the fuel linesand carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel nextseason. See STORAGE instructionsfor additionalinformation.Never use

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

Fill gas tank with gas as follows. Remove fuel cap. See figure 10.

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 10.

Replace fuel cap.

WARNING:oftopoffuel tankDonottopreventspillsandfillcloserthan1/2toinch allowfor fuel expansion. If gasolineis accidentlyspilled,move chipper-shredder away from area of spill.Avoid creatingany sourceof ignitionuntilgasolinevaporshave 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 unclogthe unit

before itcan be restarted. Refer to "Removing the Flail Screen" instructionsin SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENT section.

STARTING ENGINE

&WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standingnear the chipper- shredderwhilestartingor operatingthe unit.

Do not operate thischipper-shredder unlessthe chutedeflectorhas been properly installedand securedwith hand knobs.