Craftsman 247.796890 - Manual (Page 6)

ATTACHING THE CATCHER BAG
Your unit is equipped with a nylon bag which attaches
to the discharge opening. If desired, place the end of
the bag over the chute deflector. Depress plunger, pull
on the drawstring, and release plunger to lock it in
■ position. See figure 6
OPERATION
GAS AND OIL FILL UP
NOTE
ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. FILL
CRANKCASE WITH OIL BEFORE STAR­
TING. BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO
ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE
WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR
FUEL
Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades
30 or 10W30
c 5W20
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20
“
0
“
32“ 60“ 80“ 100“
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL
CHANGE, ALL OILS MUST A.P.I SERVICE CLASSIFICA­
TION SD. SE OR SR
1, Fill engine with oil,
a Remove engine oil fit! plug- See figure 7.
b With chipper-shredder level, fill engine with oil
to point of overflowing. Capacity is 1-1/4 pints
c Tilt chipper-shredder forward on its wheels,
then re-level
d Check oil level. Refill to point of over-flowing
if necessary. Replace oil ft'K plug,,
Fill fuel tank. See figure 8, Use fresh, dean,
unleaded automotive gasolirte Capacity is 3 quarts.
Ac
WARNING
Fill to within 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank
to prevent spills and to allow for fuel
expansion If gasoline is accidently spill­
ed, move chipper-shredder away from
area of spill. Avoid creating any source of
ignition
until gasoline vapors have
disappeared.
NOTE
DO NOT USE GASOHOL OR
METHANOL. These type fuels react with
water content in the fuel and tend to form
strong acids which can corrode metal
parts and harm rubber plastics.
USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL. STORE IN
APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CON­
TAINERS, USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS.