Craftsman 316.79194 - Manual (Page 7)

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Start/On (I)
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle Control
Fig. 9
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING : Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you
are in the starting position when pulling the starter
rope (Fig. 8). To avoid serious injury, the operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting.
WARNING : Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Primer Bulb
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking
the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer
to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Stop
Control is in the ON ( I ) position at all times.
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly.
Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer
bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 7). If you can’t see fuel in the
bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it
takes before you can see fuel in it.
IF UNIT IS BELOW 40°F/4°C... Push the Cold Weather Start
Lever (Fig. 7) down to the start/closed position. DO NOT push
this lever down if the unit temperature is above 40°F/4°C.
4. With the unit in the starting position (Fig. 8), do not
squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope out a
short distance, until you feel some resistance. This is
usually around 2-4 inches. Pull the starter rope out with a
controlled and steady motion. Repeat this 5 times. The
engine should start.
5. If engine starts, squeeze the throttle control to warm up
the engine for 15 to 30 seconds. In cold weather, let the
engine warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
IF ENGINE STARTS AND WEATHER IS COLD... (below
40°F/4°C), lift the Cold Weather Start Lever back up to
the run/open position.
IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... the engine stops while you are squeezing the throttle, go
back to step 4.
WARM UNIT RESTART... Once the engine is warm, just pull
the starter rope to restart. Do not squeeze the throttle
control while pulling the starter rope.
NOTE: The unit uses the Incredi-Pull™ starting system with
MAX FIRE IGNITION™ , which significantly reduces
the effort required to start the engine. You must pull
the starter rope out far enough to hear the engine
attempt to start. There is no need to pull the rope
briskly-- there is no harsh resistance when pulling. Be
aware that this starting method is vastly different from
(and much easier than) what you may be used to.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to
cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position until
engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 9).
Cold Weather
Start Lever
Closed
Open