Craftsman 919.679500 - Manual (Page 13)

On the engine there is a choke/run lever. Place this
lever to the choke position.
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• Grasp the starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until it pulls harder. Let the rope rewind slowly.
Then pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope
return to starter slowly.
• When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to
“No Choke Position”.
• If the engine fails to start after (3) pulls, move the
choke lever to the beginning choke position and pull
start rope again.
• For hot engine starts make sure choke lever is in the
“No Choke Position".
Connecting Electrical Loads
• Let engine run and warm up for about five minutes
after starting.
• Plug in the desired 120 or 240 volts tools.
• DC NCT connect 240 volt equipment to the 120 volt
duplex receptacles.
• DC NCT connect 3-phase loads to the panel
receptacles.
IMPORTANT: You should always add up the rated
watts of all lights, tools and appliances you are power­
ing at one time. This total should not exceed the rated
capacity of you generator or circuit breaker rating of
the receptacle supplying power.
Stopping The Engine
• Disconnect all electrical loads.
• Switch the start/off switch to the off position.
IMPORTANT: Never store engine with fuel in tank,
indoors, or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas or where
fuel fumes may reach an open flame.
MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE
MAINTNENANCE TASK
Sefore each
use Every 25
Hours of Every
Season Every 50
Hours of Every
Season
Every 100
Hours of Every
Season
Check oil level X See Note 2
Change oil See Note 1
Clean Air Filter Assembly X
Check Spark Plug X X
Prepare Unit for Storage Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more than 30 days.
Note 1: Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter, more often if operated in
extreme dusty or dirty conditions.
Note 2: Check oil after 5 hours of operation (See page 14 - ENGINE MAINTENANCE - Cil.)
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