Before starting, To start engine, To stop engine – Sears 247-650A User Manual
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BEFORE STARTING
NOTE
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh regular gasoline. (See
figures.)
2. Fill crankcase with oil. (See figure 6.)
Fuel Tank
FIGURES.
Position equipment so that engine is setting level.
Remove dip stick or oil filler plug(Figure6.). Pour
oil into oil filler tube from which dip stick was
removed and fill to FULL mark on dip stick. Do not
overfill. After initial filling follow instructions on
dip stick. Be sure dip stick is screwed into filler
opening as far as it will go when measuring oil
level.
During initial break-in period, oil level should be
watched closely. See ENGINE MAINTENANCE.
Use MS classification oil. Do not use oils marked
only MM or ML or unmarked.
Above 32° use SAE 30; below 32° use SAE 10W.
These recommendations must be followed for
best performance and long life.
Change oil first two (2) hours of operation and
check oil level every five (5) operating hours or
each time equipment is used.
Change oil every twenty-five (25) operating hours
or sooner if equipment is operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions.
NOTE
Carburetors are preset at the fac
tory. DO NOT attempt to make ad
justments at this time. See carbure
tor instructions outlined under CAR
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT.
TO START ENGINE
1. Place control lever (on engine) in START
position. See figure 7.
2. Move carburetor control to CHOKE position.
See figure 7.
3. Rewind starter—use quick full arm stroke.
Keep firm grip on handle and return rope
slowly.
FIGURE 7.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move control lever to STOP position. See
figures.
2. Remove high tension wire from spark plug to
prevent accidental starting by children while
equipment is unattended.
FIGURES.