Craftsman 358.79558 instruction manual HOW to Start Your Unit, Startinga Flooded Engine

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engineandletitrununtilthefuellines andcarburetorareemptyUsefresh. fuelnextseason.

Neveruseengineorcarburetorclean- erproductsinthefueltankorperma* nentdamagemayoccur.

SeetheSTORAGEsectionforaddition- alinformation.

HOWTOSTOPYOURUNIT

•Tostoptheengine,pushandre- leasetheengineON/STOPswitch. Theswitchwillautomaticallyreturn totheONpositionWait5seconds. beforeattemptingtorestartunitto allowswitchtoreset,

•Ifenginedoesnotstop,movechoke

levertoFULLCHOKEposition.

_'_ _" ON/STOP

ThrottleTrigger

X

\

Choke

position decal

4.Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.

5.Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying

to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times.

6.As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever

to HALF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal (see following illustration).

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

_lk WARNING: The trimmer head

will turn while starting the engine.

Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of

fuel)

g Position

.,_--Stader Handle

Choke

.Lever

Primer Bulb

Muffler

1, Set unit on a flat surface,

2.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times,

3.Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal (see illustration below).

Choke position

7.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine doesn'tstart after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine doesn'tstart, repeat proce- dure 2 additional times.

NOTE: If engine still doesn't start, it

is probably flooded. Proceed to

STARTINGA FLOODED ENGINE.

8.Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 seconds, then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal (see illustration below). Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before re- leasing the throttle trigger. NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

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Contents Gasoline Weedwacker This power unit can be dangerous! Op Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, ILFuel Safety Operator SafetyUnit / Maintenance Safety Cutting SafetyAdjusting the Handle Carton ContentsAssembly Attaching ShieldKnow Your Trimmer Before Starting EngineHOW to Start Your Unit Starting a Cold Engine or a warm engine after running outStartinga Flooded Engine Starting a Warm Engine Operating PositionCutting Methods TrimmingMowing Maintenance Schedule Care & Maintenance TaskWhen To Perform ScalpingSweepingCheck for Damaged or Worn Parts Line ReplacementCheck for Loose Fasteners and Parts Replace Spark PlugCarburetor Adjustment Idle Speed AdjustmentReplacing the Cutting Head Seasonal Storage Fuel SystemEngine Troubleshooting Your Warranty RightsManufacturers Warranty Warranty Commencement Date The warranty period begins on Or Replacement of PARTS. ReNANCE, Replacement and RE- Pair of Emission Related Manual DE Informacion Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, ILJadvertencia DE SeguridadSeguridad DEL Usuario Seguridad DEL Aparato Y EN EL MantenimientoSeguridad CON EL Combustible Seguridad AL Cortar Transporte Y AlmacenamientoMontaje Contenido DE LA CajaModelo Ajuste DEL Mango IadvertenciaComprende las reglas de seguridad Interruptor ON/STOPAntes DE Poner EN Marcha EL Motor CebadorFull Choke ImportantePara Detener EL Motor Para Poner EN Marcha EL MotorArranque DE Motor Ahogado Ranque DE Motor AhogadoPapa Arrancar CON EL Motor Caliente Posicion DE USONohagamarcharelmotora revolu Metodos DE Corte II!IADVERTENCIAInspeccione Y Limpie EL Apara To Y SUS Placas Cronograma DE MantenimientoRecomendaciones Generales Limpie EL Filtro DEL AireCambie LA Bujia Reemplazo DE LA Linea EN EL Cabezal DE Corte DE LiNEAFija Marcha Lenta Reemplazo DE LA Cabezal DE CorteAjuste AL Carburador Lk AdvertenciaOtros Tabla Diagnostica SintomaSUS Derechos Y Obligaciones Piezas DE Control Reemplazo ReparacionPiezas Relacionadas CON LA Garantizadas
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