Craftsman PRO Series Operator's Manual page 10

Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)
Under any circumstance do not exceed manufacturer's recommended psi. Equal
tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive pressure when seating
beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious
injury. Refer to sidewall of tire for recommended pressure.
The tires can be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check the tire pressure
before operating the snow thrower. Refer to the tire side wall for manufactures's
recommended psi and deflate (or inflate) the tires as necessary.
NOTE: Equal tire pressure is to be maintained at all times for performance purposes.
Fuel Recommendations
Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize combustion chamber
deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane. Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE
(Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty
gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank. DO NOT use E85 gasoline.
• Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or
allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where
gasoline is stored.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed
properly and securely.
• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may
ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the
engine.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.
Adding Fuel
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is
hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment moving parts. Do not use a
pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
1. Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.
2. Fill tank until fuel reaches 1⁄2 inch below the bottom of the filler neck to
allow space for fuel expansion. Be careful not to overfill.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
ASSEMBLY
Checking Oil Level
The engine is shipped with oil in the engine. You must, however, check
the oil level prior to operating the snow thrower. Running the engine
with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine
warranty.
NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped.
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
• Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is
warm. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in.
• Keep oil level between "H" and "L" marks on dipstick. See Figure 10.
• Be sure oil fill cap/plug is tightened securely when checking.
1. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean. See Figure 10.
between
high (H)
and low (L)
marks
2. Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, and tighten the cap turning
clockwise until cap is seated.
NOTE: On some engines, a threaded screw cap will be present instead of the quarter
turn locking cap. In the instance of a threaded oil cap/dipstick, DO NOT screw the
cap/dipstick in to check. Check the oil by resting the cap/dipstick on the threads, but
not screwing it in.
3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly add oil until oil
level registers between high (H) and low (L), Figure 10.
4. Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting engine.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause smoking, hard starting, or
spark plug fouling.
NOTE: DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the "L" mark on the dipstick. Doing so
may result in equipment malfunctions or damage.
NOTE: To change the oil on your engine, see Changing Engine Oil on page 18 of
the Service and Maintenance section of this Operator's Manual.
10 10
CAUTION
Fill
Figure 10