Operator`s manual

OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK
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SPARK PLUG WIRE
SPARK PLUG_
-- LEVERS & LINKAGE
OIL DRAIN PLUG
CARBURETOR
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THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH iF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL An,
SAFETY AND/OR PROPERYT OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY
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PROBIDEDWITHTHEEQUIPMENTONWHICHTHISENGINEISUSEDBEFOREATTEMPTINGTOOPERATEYOURCRAFTSMAN
ENGINE.
THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:
FAST SLOW STOP
OFFI11FOL"
CHOKE
NOTE: Engines which are certified tocomply with California and U.S.
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are
certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and include the
following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and
Three-way Catalyst (TWC) (if so equipped).
OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
(_) A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY, DETERGENT OIL.
Be sure original container is marked:
A.P.I. service "SF"-"SJ".
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 320F; OoC) USE SAE 30 OIL.
Using multigrade oil will increase oilconsumption.
FOR WINTER (BELOW 32°F; 0°C) USE SAE 5W30 OIL.
(SAE 10W is an acceptable substitute.)
DO NOT USE SAE lOW40 OIL.
OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 32 ounces (2 U.S. pints).
.94 liter
A FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR, UNLEADED
PREMIUM, OR REFORMULATED AUTOMOTIVE
GASOLINE ONLY. DO NOT USE LEADED GASOLINE.
NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL (WOOD
ALCOHOL). Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol or grain alcohol
("Gasohol"), or up to 15% MTBE (Methayl Tertiary Butyl Ether), may be
used but req uires special care when engine is un used for extended periods.
See "STORAGE" instruction on Page 4.
NOTE: Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, cJean covered
containers. Use clean fillfunnels.
Never use "stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored for long
pedods.
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IMPORTANT
KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. READ IT CAREFULLY AND FAMILIARIZE
YOURSELF WITH THE OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL ALSO CONTAINS
A COMPLETE PARTS LISTING.
BEFORE STARTING
(_ READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE
EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
(_) CHECK OIL LEVEL:
CAUTION: NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL LEVEL IS BETWEEN
"FULL" AND "ADD" MARKS ON DIPSTICK.
CHECK OIL LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN. NEVER RUN
ENGINE UNLESS OIL FILL PLUG IS TIGHTENED SECURELY INTO
OIL FILL HOLE,
A. POSmON EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL.
8. Cleanareaaroundoilfillplug(seeFigurel).
C. Remove oil fill plug and dipstick.
D. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten securely.
E. Remove oilfill plugand check oillevel. If level isnct upto"FULL" rnark
on dipstick, add recommended oil, until it is. POUR SLOWLY. Wipe
dipstick clean each time oil level is checked.
DO NOT FILL ABOVE "FULL" MARK ON DIPSTICK.
F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.
TO ENSURE ADEQUATE OIL SUPPLY:
G, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND
KEEP IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG.
H. Crank engine a few times with starter
NOTE- DO NOT USE MOWER CUTTING BLADE OR ANY OTHER
ATTACHMENT ON POWER TAKE-OFF END OF CRANKSHAFT
TO CRANK ENGINE.
L Re-check oil level per instructions C, D, E and F.
J. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
See =MAINTENANCE" section for any future oil level and oil change
instructions (see Page 2).
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