Craftsman 247.799892, 247.799891, 247.799890 manual Gasand Oil Fill-Up, To Startengine

GASAND OIL FILL-UP

OIL

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API ser- vice classification SG. Select the oil'sviscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

Colder _ 32°F m Warmer

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

•Fill engine with oil as follows. Remove oil fill dip- stick. See figure 7. With chipper-shredder level, use a funnel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on dipstick. Capacity is approximately 1-1/4 pints. Be careful not to overfill. Tilt chipper-shredder toward the left (from behind the hopper), then re-level.

Check oil level. Refill to FULL mark on dipstick if necessary. Replace dipstick and tighten.

Oil

Dipstick

Drain

FIGURE 7.

GAS

•Remove fuel cap and fill fuel tank with about 3 quarts of clean, fresh, lead-free grade automotive

gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high octane gaso- line. Be certain container is clean and free from

rust or foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container. Replace fuel cap.

1/2 INCH OF TOP OF FUEL TANK TO

_ WARNING: DO NOT FILL CLOSER THAN

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.

WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCO- HOL 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 OR TREATED WITH FUEL STABILIZER BEFORE STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS OR LONGER. USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON.

SEE "STORAGE" SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION.

NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR CLEAN- ER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMA- NENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

Oil Spark Plug, Muffler

Fill Wire and Boot

Dipstick

Fuel

Tank

FIGURE 8.

TO STARTENGINE

WARNING: BE SURE NO ONE OTHER

_b THANNEAR THE CHIPPEROPERATOR-SHREDDERIS STANDINGWHILE

STARTING OR OPERATING. DO NOT OPERATE THIS CHIPPER-SHREDDER UNLESS THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND IS SECURED WITH THE HAND KNOBS.