Craftsman 536.772301 - Manual (Page 14)

To stop the engine, move the clutch lever all
the way back to the DISENGAGED position.
Then, push the throttle control lever down to
the STOP position.
OPERATION
HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE
If the engine will not stop, hold a screwdriver
against the spark plug and against the engine
cooling fins. The spark will go to ground and
the engine will stop.
Throttle
Control
Primer Button
Figure 13
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: Before you start the engine,
operate the controls several times. Make
sure all controls move freely.
1. Check the oil.
2. Fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded
gasoline. Make sure the gasoline is
clean. Leaded gasoline will increase de­
posits and shorten the life of the valves.
NOTE: Do not use gasohol or methanol. Do
not use premium unleaded gasoline.
A WARNING; Always use a safety
gasoline container. Do not
smoke when adding gasoline to
the fuel tank. When inside an enclosure,
do not add gasoline. Before you add
gasoline, stop the engine and let the en­
gine cool for several minutes.
3. Make sure the spark plug wire Is con­
nected to the spark plug.
4. Pull the clutch lever all the way back to
raise and disengage the blade.
5. Move the throttle control lever to the
FAST position.
6. Some modeis have a primer button on
the front or side of the engine (Figure 13).
Every time you push the primer button,
wait two seconds. For the number of
times required to push the
primer but­
ton, see the engine manufacturer’s in­
structions.
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NOTE: Do not use the primer button to start
a warm engine.
7. To start engine, hoid the recoii starter
handie firmiy with your right hand.
8. Hoid the edger handie firmly with your ieft
hand.
9. Quickly pull the recoil starter handle. DO
NOT allow the starter rope to snap back.
Let the starter rope slowly rewind. If en­
gine fails to start after three pulls, push
primer button two times and again pull
the recoil starter handle.
10. When the engine starts, move the throttle
control lever up (FAST position) to in­
crease speed or down to decrease
speed. During normal use keep the
throttle in the FAST position.
11. If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries,
See the “Problem and Repair” Instruc­
tions.
NOTE: The cutting blade speed is con­
trolled by the engine speed. To reduce the
cutting blade speed, push down on the
throttle control lever. To Increase the cut­
ting blade speed, pull up on the throttle
control lever.
A WARNING; Never run the engine
indoors or in a poorly ventilated
area. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving
parts. Avoid the muffler and surround­
ing areas. Temperatures can exceed 150
degrees.