To start engine, To stop engine – Craftsman 247.797900 User Manual

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NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR CLEAN­
ER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMA­
NENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

Spark Plug,

TO START ENGINE

A

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS AIR
SWEEPER UNLESS THE DIRECTIONAL

DISCHARGE

HAS

BEEN

PROPERLY

INSTALLED AND IS SECURED. REVOLV­
ING

BLADES—KEEP

HANDS

AWAY

FROM ALL OPENINGS.

• Open cover (on top of fuel tank) and attach spark

plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug if neces­
sary. See figure 9.

Open fuel shut-off valve by turning in direction of

arrow. See figure 10.

Place the throttle control lever in FAST position.

See figure 10.

NOTE: If the throttle control lever fails to stay in the
desired position or if it is hard to move, refer to the
service and adjustment section.

• Move choke lever down to CHOKE position.

Place the engine shut-off switch in ON position.

See figure 10.

• Grasp starter handle (see figure 9) and pull rope

out slowly until engine reaches start of compres­
sion cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this

point). Let the rope rewind slowly.

• Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.

Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind
slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against
starter.

Repeat preceding two instructions until engine

fires. When engine starts, move choke lever on

engine halfway between CHOKE and RUN.

NOTE: If engine does not fire after three attempts,
move choke lever halfway between CHOKE and RUN
position and try again. See figure 10.

On

Position

Fuei Shut-Off

Vaive

Fast

Position

Throttie

On

Position'

Engine Shut-Off

Switch

?№ Choke

Position

CHOKE

FÌGURE10.

TO STOP ENGINE

• Move throttle control lever to SLOW position.
• Move engine shut-off switch to OFF position. See

figure 10.

Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from

spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended.

• Close fuel shut-off valve when equipment is not in

use to prevent fuel leakage.

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