Craftsman 247.77003 Operator's Manual page 11

Blower Chute
When attached to unit, the blower chute is used to discharge yard waste such as
leaves, pine needle, or small twigs across yard.
Choke Control
CHOKE
The choke control is used to choke the carburetor and assist in starting the engine.
ON/OFF Switch
The ON/OFF switch controls the engine stop function. Turn the switch ON when
starting the engine and turn it to OFF when you want to shut it down.
ON (Ignition)
OFF
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to
service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in this section before starting or
running your machine.
Oil (one bottle shipped with unit)
First Time Use
1. Remove oil fill dipstick (G). See Figure 11.
2. With the yard vaccum on level ground, empty entire contents of oil bottle
provided into the engine oil fill (H).
3. Replace oil fill dipstick and tighten.
Subsequent Uses
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service
category SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher. Always check the API service label on the oil
container to be sure it includes the letters SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for the engine. Use the
chart shown in Figure 12 to select the best viscosity for the outdoor temperature
range expected.
OPERATION
RUN
* Below 40ºF (4ºC) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
** Above 80ºF (27ºC) the use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil consumption.
Check oil level more frequently.
1. Check the oil with the engine stopped and level.
2. Remove the oil fill dipstick and wipe it clean.
3. Insert and tighten the oil fill dipstick. Remove it to check the oil level. See
Figure 11.
4. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick, remove
the oil fill dipstick, and fill with the recommended oil to the upper limit
mark. Do not overfill.
5. Reinstall the oil fill dipstick.
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H
G
J
Figure 11
Figure 12