Craftsman 247.797900 - Manual (Page 9)

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.