Craftsman 358.79104 - Manual (Page 11)

age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
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 clean­
er products in the fuel tank or perma­
nent damage may occur.
See the
STORAGE section for addition­
al information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• Release the throttle trigger,
• Move the
ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
ON/OFF Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
^WARNING; Avoid any contact
with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious bums.
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STARTING A COLD ENGINE
NOTE:
DO NOT squeeze the throttle
trigger until the engine has started and
runs.
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
3. Slowly press the primer buib 6
times.
4. Move the start lever to the START
position.
Starter Handle
Primer Bulb
Muffler
5. This unit has the Sim-pui'“ starting
system. You do not have to pul! the
starter rope handle sharply or brisk­
ly, Pull starter rope handle with a
controlled and steady motion until
engine starts and runs.
6. Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to
disengage the starting system (start
lever returns to
RUN position).
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig­
ger. Keep throttle trigger fully
squeezed until engine runs
smoothly.
3. Pull starter rope handle with a con­
trolled and steady motion while
squeezing throttle trigger until en­
gine starts and runs.
NOTE: Normally, the warm starting
procedure can be used within 5-10
minutes after the unit is turned off. If
the unit sits for more than 10 minutes
without being used, it will be neces­
sary to start the unit by following the
steps under
STARTING A COLD EN­
GINE or following the starting instruc­
tion steps shown on the unit.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by
placing the
ON/OFF switch in the ON
position. Move the start lever to the
RUN position and fully squeeze throttle
trigger. Pull the starter rope handle re­
peatedly while squeezing throttle trig­
ger until engine starts and runs. This
could require pulling the starter rope
handle many times, depending on
how badly the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-235-5878.
CRAFTSMAN®
CONVERTIBLE™ FEATURE
This model is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to
be installed. The optional attachments
are:
Edger.................................. 358,79240
Cultivator............................ 358,79241
Blower ................................ 358.79242
Brushcutter......................... 358.79244
Pruner ................................ 358.79245
^WARNING: Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before re­
moving or installing attachments.
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