Craftsman 247.775890 Owner's Manual

Lowering Hopper AssemblyIn order to rake leaves into the hopper, you will needto lower the hopper.• To lower the hopper assembly, use one hand tograsp the hand-hold at the top of the hopperassembly and lift slightly. See Figure 5.• Pul! up on the release bar, and lower the hopperassembly to the drop-down position. Releasethe bar. See Figure 5.Using Rear Wheel Lock LeverKeep the rear wheels locked while operating the unit.Unlock the rear wheels for transporting the unit.• Pull the lever out and down and insert in bottomslot to lock the rear wheels.• Pull the lever out and upwards and insert in topslot to unlock the wheels. See Figure 10.I JRear WheelRear WheelLock LeverFigure 10Gas And Oil Fill-UpOil (2 bottles shipped with unit)• Only use high quality detergent oil rated withAPI service classification SF, SG or SH. Selectthe oil's viscosity grade according to yourexpected operating temperature. Follow thechart below.Colder _1-- 32°F Warmer- 5W30 I SAE 30 -NOTE: Although multi-viocosity oils (5W30, 10W30,etc.) improve starting in cold weather, thesemultiviscosity oils will result in increased oilconsumption when used above 40°F. Check the oillevel more froquentiy to avoid possible enginedamage from running low on oil.Fill engine with oil as follows.• Remove oil fill dipstick. See Figure 11.• W'rthchipper-shredderon level ground,use a funnelto fillenginewith oilto FULL mark on dip_ck.Capacityisapproximately40 ounces. Be carefulnottoover u, dipsUckondUghton.• Start and run engine for 30 seconds. Shutengine off. Wait 30 seconds and check oil level.Add oil, if necessary, to bring the oil level toFULL mark on the dipstick.Replace dipstick and tighten.NOTE: Do not overfill. Oil bottles packed with unitcontain a total of approximately 40 oz. of oil.GasolineWARNING: Experience indicates that alcoholblended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol ormethanol) can attract moisture which leads toseparation and formation of acids during storage.-Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an enginewhile in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuelsystem should be emptied before storage for 30Ldays or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engineand let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor areempty. Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGEinstructions for additional information. Never useengine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tankor permanent damage may occur.Fill gasoline tank as follows.• Remove fuel cap.• 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 1 t. Re'place fuelcap.end filland fill ©Figure 119