Gas and oil fill-up, Figure 8, To start engine – Sears 247.799892 User Manual
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GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
OIL
Only
use
high
quality
detergent
oil
rated
with
API
ser
vice
classification
SG.
Select
the
oil’s
viscosity
grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
Colder
32°F
Warmer
5W30
SAE 30
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.
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.
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.
A
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,
Fill Wire and Boot
Dipstick
Muffler
FIGURE 8.
TO START ENGINE
A
WARNING: BE SURE NO ONE OTHER
THAN
THE
OPERATOR
IS
STANDING
NEAR
THE
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
WHILE
STARTING
OR
OPERATING.
DO
NOT
OPERATE
THIS
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
UNLESS THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR HAS
BEEN
PROPERLY
INSTALLED
AND
IS
SECURED WITH THE HAND KNOBS.