Craftsman 247.77588O Owner's Manual

WARNING: Before usingyourchipper-shredder, again refer to the safety rules onpages 3 and 4 of this manual. Always becareful.GAS AND OIL FILL-UPOil (Packed with unit)Only use high quality detergent oil rated withAPI service classification SF, SG or SH. Selectthe oil's viscositygrade accordingto yourexpected operating temperature. Followthechart below.32°F WarmerColder _ I5W30 I SAE 30NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,etc.) improve starting in cold weather, thesemultiviscosity oils willresult in increasedoilconsumptionwhen used above 32°F. Check the oillevel more frequently to avoid possible enginedamage from runninglow on oil.Fill engine with oil as follows.Remove oilfill dipstick. See figure 10.Remove capand fill gasRemove dipstick\Figure 10With chipper-shredder on level ground, use afunnel to fillengine with oil to FULL mark ondipstick.Capacity is approximately 26 ounces.Be careful not to overfill.Check oil level.Add oil if necessary. Replace dipstick andtighten.NOTE: Do not overfill. Oil bottle packed with unitcontains 26 oz. of oil.GasolineWARNING: Experience indicatesthat alcoholblended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol ormethanol) can attract moisture which leads toseparationand formationof acids duringstorage.Acidicgas can damage the fuel system of an enginewhilein storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuelsystem should be emptied before storage for 30daysor longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engineand letit run until the fuel linesand carburetor areempty. Use fresh fuel nextseason. See STORAGEinstructionsfor additionalinformation.Never useengine or carburetor cleanerproducts in the fuel tankor permanent damage may occur.Fill gas tank with gas as follows.Remove fuel cap. See figure 10.Make sure the container (from which you willpour the gasoline) is clean and free from rust orforeign particles. Never use gasoline that maybe stale from long periods of storage in thecontainer.Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-freeautomotive gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or highoctane gasoline. See figure 10.Replace fuel cap.WARNING: Do not fill closer than 1/2 inchof top of fuel tank to preventspillsand toallowfor fuel expansion. If gasolineisaccidentlyspilled,move chipper-shredderaway from area of spill.Avoid creatinganysourceof ignitionuntilgasolinevaporshavedisappeared.Check the fuel level periodically to avoid runningout of gasoline while operating the chipper-shredder.If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding orchipping, it may be necessary to unclogthe unitbefore itcan be restarted. Refer to "Removingthe Flail Screen" instructionsin SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENT section.STARTING ENGINE& WARNING: Be sure no one other thanthe operator is standingnear the chipper-shredderwhilestartingor operatingthe unit.Do not operate thischipper-shredderunlessthe chutedeflectorhas been properlyinstalledand securedwith hand knobs.