Craftsman 316.794991 - Manual (Page 10)

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: The unit uses the INCREDI-PULL™ starting
system with
MAX FIRE IGNITION™, which signifi-
cantly reduces the effort required to start the engine.
You must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear
the engine attempt to start. There is no need to pull
the rope briskly--there is no harsh resistance when
pulling. Be aware that this starting method is vastly
different from (and much easier than) what you may
be used to.
4. With the unit on the ground, hold the top assist handle
and step on the bottom of the frame with foot. (Figure
12)
5. Pull starter rope 4-6 times-if unit does not start move
choke lever to position 2 and pull 4-6 more times
(Fig. 13). Wait 10 sec. after unit starts then move
choke lever to position 3. (Fig.14)
6. Press trigger to run.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after repeated attempts,
refer to Troubleshooting section.
NOTE: Always pull starter rope straight out. Pulling
starter at an angle will cause rope to rub against the eye-
let. This friction will cause the rope to fray and wear more
quickly. Always hold starter handle when rope retracts.
Never allow rope to snap back from extended position.
This could cause rope to snag or fray and also damage
the starter assembly.
IMPORTANT IDLING INFORMATION
In some cases due to operating conditions (altitude, tem-
perature etc.) your blower may need a slight adjustment
to the idle speed.
After warm up, If unit does not Idle after restarting 2
times, follow these steps to adjust idle.
1. Locate the idle adjustment screw (G) on the carbure-
tor (Figure 15).
2. Using a Phillips or slotted screwdriver - turn screw
1/4 to 1/2 turn clockwise (to the right). Unit should
then idle properly.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Emergency Stopping Procedure. When it is necessary
to stop blower engine immediately, DEPRESS the OFF
“STOP
” switch (A) until the engine stops completely
(Figure 16).
Normal Stopping Method. For normal stopping, release
trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed. Then
DEPRESS the OFF “STOP
” switch (A) until the engine
stops completely. (Figure 16)
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
(Engine has been
stopped for no more than 15-20 minutes).
1.
Set throttle latch (see step 2 for starting a cold
engine), pull starter rope briskly.
2. If engine does not start, or starts and then stops
after 5 rope pulls, follow procedure “STARTING A
COLD ENGINE”.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ATTACH INTERMEDIATE TUBE AND CON-
CENTRATOR NOZZLE
Connect the intermediate tube (H) and air nozzle (I). Push
the tubes together and turn them clockwise so that they
lock together. (Fig. 7)
ADJUST BACK PACK HARNESS AND
CONTROL HANDLE
1. Place blower on your back by slipping arms through
the shoulder straps as if you were putting on a jacket
(Figure 8).
2. Once adjustments have been made, to the straps for
user comfort, remove the blower from your back and
place on level ground in an upright position.
3. Adjust backpack harness and control handle.
Fig. 7
B
D
H
I
45mm
56mm
Fig. 8
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 10
D
10 11
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (Above 55˚F)
Fill fuel tank with proper gas and oil mixture. See FUEL
AND LUBRICATION. Set unit upright on ground so that it
rests on the back pack frame.
1. Pump primer bulb10 X by pressing up on the bulb(D).
(Figure 10)
2. Your unit is designed with a 3 position choke: FULL
CHOKE “ ”, PARTIAL CHOKE “ ”, and RUN “ ”.
Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE “ ” position.
(Figure 9)
3. Set throttle lock (C): While holding trigger (B) at wide
open position, press down and hold throttle lock (C).
Release throttle trigger (B), then release throttle lock
(C). Throttle trigger (B) will now remain in the wide
open position. Make sure ignition switch is in the ON
(I) position. (Fig. 11)
Fig. 9
1
2
3
Fig. 12
1
2
3
1
3
2
A
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
G
Fig. 11
A
C
B