Craftsman 247.775890 Owner's Manual page 9

Lowering Hopper Assembly
In order to rake leaves into the hopper, you will need
to lower the hopper.
• To lower the hopper assembly, use one hand to
grasp the hand-hold at the top of the hopper
assembly and lift slightly. See Figure 5.
• Pul! up on the release bar, and lower the hopper
assembly to the drop-down position. Release
the bar. See Figure 5.
Using Rear Wheel Lock Lever
Keep 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 bottom
slot to lock the rear wheels.
• Pull the lever out and upwards and insert in top
slot to unlock the wheels. See Figure 10.
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Rear Wheel
Rear Wheel
Lock Lever
Figure 10
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Oil (2 bottles shipped with unit)
• Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select
the oil's viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature. Follow the
chart below.
Colder _1-- 32°F Warmer
- 5W30 I SAE 30 -
NOTE: Although multi-viocosity oils (5W30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these
multiviscosity oils will result in increased oil
consumption when used above 40°F. Check the oil
level more froquentiy to avoid possible engine
damage from running low on oil.
Fill engine with oil as follows.
• Remove oil fill dipstick. See Figure 11.
• W'rthchipper-shredder on level ground,use a funnel
to fillenginewith oilto FULL mark on dip_ck.
Capacityisapproximately40 ounces. Be carefulnot
toover u, dipsUck ondUghton.
• Start and run engine for 30 seconds. Shut
engine off. Wait 30 seconds and check oil level.
Add oil, if necessary, to bring the oil level to
FULL mark on the dipstick.
Replace dipstick and tighten.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Oil bottles packed with unit
contain a total of approximately 40 oz. of oil.
Gasoline
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol
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 before storage for 30
L
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine
and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE
instructions for additional information. Never use
engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur.
Fill gasoline tank as follows.
• Remove fuel cap.
• Make sure the container (from which you will
pour the gasoline) is clean and free from rust or
foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may
be stale from long periods of storage in the
container.
• Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free
automotive gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high
octane gasoline. See Figure 1 t. Re'place fuel
cap.
end fill
and fill ©
Figure 11
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