Craftsman 316.79497 - Manual (Page 12)

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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Red EZ-Fire™
Lever
On/Off Stop Control
Throttle Control Idle Fast
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 10
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Move the throttle control to the idle position
( ). Allow the engine to cool down by idling
(Fig. 10).
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O)
position (Fig. 10).
2. The On/Off Stop Control is in the ON (I) position at all
times (Fig. 10).
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. 10). 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.
4. Place the unit in the starting position (Fig. 11) as a
blower, Fig. 12 as a vacuum). Move the throttle
control to the idle position (
) (Fig. 9). This is
especially important during cold starting.
5. Push the red EZ-Fire™ Lever towards the primer
bulb until it clicks and locks into place (Fig. 10).
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.
6. Pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady
motion until the engine attempts to start. Repeat until
the engine starts.
7. When the engine starts, move the throttle control to the
fast position ( ) and let the engine warm up for 15 to
30 seconds. The red EZ-Fire™ Lever will click off
automatically when you move the throttle control to
the fast position.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine stops while moving the throttle, go back
to step 5.
IF... The engine stops before you move the throttle, move
the throttle to the fast position and pull the starter
until the blower starts.
NOTE: If you are having trouble starting the unit or are
operating in extreme temperatures (below 40º F, above
90º F), refer to the Troubleshooting section.
Vacuum
Starting
Position
Starter
Rope
Starter
Rope
Blower
Starting
Position
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Operate this unit only in a
well-ventilated outdoor area.
Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a
confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting.
Make sure you are in the
starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 11
and 12). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit
must be in a stable position while starting.
Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard
area while starting. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust
and grass could be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out by the discharge opening. This could
damage the unit, property, or cause serious injury to
bystanders or the operator.
WARNING:
To avoid serious
personal injury,
always remove the vacuum bag prior to
refueling the unit. The bag may become a
fire hazard when saturated with fuel.
WARNING:
Primer
Bulb
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
Fig. 9
Blower/Vac
Equipped With
Incredi-Pull
Starting