Craftsman 358.79107 manual Starting Warm Engine, Your Unit, Starting Flooded Engine

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ageAcidicgascandamagethefuel.

5.

This unit has

the

Sim-pul"

starting

systemofanenginewhileinstorage.

 

system. You do

not

have

to pull the

Toavoidengineproblems,emptythe

 

starter

rope handle

sharply or brisk-

fuelsystembeforestoragefor30days

 

ly. Pull starter

rope

 

handle

with

a

orlongerDrainthegastank,startthe.

 

controlled and steady motion until

engineandletitrununtilthefuellines

 

engine

starts

and

runs.

 

 

 

 

andcarburetorareemptyUsefresh.

6.

Allow unit

to run for

5 seconds,

then

fuelnextseason.

 

 

fully squeeze

the throttle

trigger

to

Neveruseengineorcarburetorclean-

 

disengage

the starting

system

(start

erproductsinthefueltankorperma-

 

lever returns

to

RUN position).

 

nentdamagemayoccur.

STARTING

 

A WARM

 

ENGINE

 

 

SeetheSTORAGEsectionforaddition- 1.

Move

ON/OFF switch to the ON

alinformation.

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOWTO STOP

YOUR

UNIT

2.

Squeeze

and

hold

the

throttle

trig-

• Release the throttle trigger.

 

ger. Keep throttle trigger fully

 

 

squeezed

 

until engine

runs

 

 

• Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF

 

 

 

 

 

smoothly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

ON/OFF Switch

procedure can be used within 5-10

minutes after

the

unit

is turned

off. If

HOW TO START

YOUR

UNIT

the

unit sits

for more

than

10 minutes

_WARNING:

Avoid

any contact

without being used, it will be neces-

sary to start the unit by following

the

with the muffler, A hot muffler can

steps under STARTING A COLD EN-

cause serious burns.

 

 

GINE or following

the

starting

instruc-

 

 

 

tion steps shown on the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

STARTING

 

A FLOODED

ENGINE

 

_

'"St arting Position

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

NOTE: DO NOT squeeze tile 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 bulb 6 times.

4.Move the start lever to the START position.

_,/Starter Handle

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 TM FEATURE

This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to

be installed. The optional attachments are:

 

Edger

358.79240

Start

Cultivator

358.79241

 

Blower

358.79242

Primer Bulb

Brushcutter

358.79244

Pruner

358.79245

 

 

&WARNING:

Always stop unit

Muffler

and disconnect spark plug before re-

 

 

moving or installing attachments.

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Contents Operators Manual @OO Secure Hair Above Shoulder LengthFuel Safety Unit / Maintenance SafetyTransporting and Storage Blowernacuum Safety Line Trimmer SafetyEdger Safety Blade rotatesBrushcutter Safety Cultivator SafetyHedge Trimmer Safety Pole Pruner SafetyAssembly Snow Thrower SafetyCarton Contents Installing Trimmer ATTACH- MentAdjusting the Handle Attaching ShieldCoupler Knowyour TrimmerStart Lever Before Starting EngineYour Unit Convertible TM FeatureStarting Warm Engine Starting Flooded EngineOperating Position Always USE Installing Optional AttachOperating Instructions MentsHowto Stop Your Unit Cutting MethodsGeneral Recommen Dations Clean AIR FilterInspect Muffler and Spark Arresting Screen Replace Spark Plug Line ReplacementReplacing the Trimmer Head Recheck the idle Carburetor AdjustmentSeasonal Storage Fuel SystemEngineother TroubleshootingCause Remedy Your Warranty Rights and OB Warranty CommencementMAINTENANCE, Replacement and Repair of Emission RE Emission Control WarrantyAdvertencia iEsta D indebido de esta herramienta Manual DEL Informacion Usuariode Seguridad DEL Aparato 4ADVERTENCIASeguridad DEL Usuario Seguridad CON EL Combustible Seguridad DEL Aparato Y EN EL MantenimientoTransporte Y Almacenamiento Seguridad AL Cortar Bordes Seguridad AL RecortarAdvertencia Seguridad AL Propulsor DE AIRE/ASPIRADORA Seguridad AL Cortadora DE MalezasSeguridad AL Podadora DE Setos Seguridad AL CultivadorPeligro Riesgo DE Oorta Ramas Advertenoia Seguridad AL Soplador DENieve Contenido DE LA CajaAjuste DEL Mango Instalacion DE LA ProtectorIladvertencia Antes DE Poner EN Marcha EL Motor Palanca DEL ArrancadorBombeador Remueva laCON EL Motor Caliente AVI$OPara Detener EL Motor Para Poner EN Marcha EL MotorAfloje Arranque DE Motor AhogadoFuncion DE Craftsman Convertible Instalacion DEL Accesorios OpcionalMetodos DE Corte Advertencia Recomendaciones Generales Cronograma DE MantenimientoTarea DE Cuidado Mantenimiento Cuando Hacer Verifique QUE no Haya Fija Dores NI Piezas SueltasLimpie EL Filtro DEL Aire Verifique QUE no Haya Piezas Daiiadas O GastadasInspeccione Y Limpie EL Apara To Y SUS Placas FijaCorte Reemplazo DE LA Cabezal DEAjuste AL Carburador ADVERTENClA Vuelva a verifi Estacional AlmacenajeSistema DE Combustible Tabla Diagnostica OtrosCubierta DE Garantia DEL FAB SUS Derechos Y ObligacionesFecha DEL Comienza DE LA GA RECLAMACIONSicuentaustedcon manual del usuario

358.79107 specifications

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