Craftsman 358.794941 User Manual

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To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 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. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter­
native in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage.

Craftsman brand oil is already blended

with fuel stabilizer. See the STORAGE

section for additional information.

NOTE;

Unit must be placed on its side

when adding fuel (see illustration below).

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

• To stop the engine, move the throttle

lever to the STOP position.

STARTING THE ENGINE

A WARNING:

You MUST make sure

the tubes are secure before using the

unit.

• Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3

meters) away from the fueling site.

• Hold the unit in the starting position

as shown. Make sure the blower end
is directed away from people, ani­
mals, glass, and solid objects.

a WARNING:

When starting engine,

hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set
unit on any surface except a clean, hard
area when starting engine or while en­
gine is running. Debris such as gravel,
sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked
up by the air intake and thrown out

through the discharge opening, damag­

ing the unit or property, or causing seri­
ous injury to bystanders or the operator.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

1. Move the throttle lever to the ^

position.

2. Move the choke lever to the FULL

CHOKE position.

3. Slowly press the primer button 8

times.

Throttle Lever

Primer Button

4. Pull starter handle sharply until the

engine attempts to run, but no
more than 5 pulls (below 30°F, 8
pulls).

NOTE:

If the engine attempts to start

before the 5th pull, go to the next step
immediately.
5. Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE.
6. Pull the starter handle sharply until

the engine runs, but no more than

5 pulls (below 30°F, 10 pulls).

7. After a 5 second warm-up, move the

choke lever to the RUN position,

8. Allow the unit to run for 30 more

seconds at RUN before moving the

throttle lever to the position.

if the engine has not started after 5
pulls (at HALF CHOKE), repeat the
STARTING A COLD ENGINE procedure,
if the engine still does not start, pro­
ceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.

9. To stop the engine, move the

throttle lever to the STOP position.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE
NOTE:

If fuel tank is empty, add fuel;

then, follow STARTING A COLD ENGINE

procedure. Do not fill fuel tank while
engine is hot.

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