Craftsman 536.772101 manual HOW to Stop the Engine, HOW to Start the Engine

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OPERATION

HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE

To stop the engine, release the engine stop ieven If the engine continues to run, move the throttle control to the STOP position.

If the engine will not stop, hold a screwdriver against the spark plug and against the en- gine cooling fins. The spark will go to ground and the engine will stop.

HOW TO START THE ENGINE

runs, the blade will rotate. To

,_ WARNING: When the engine prevent injury, keep hands and

feet away from blade.

IMPORTANT: Before you start the engine, move the edger to the desired location. Op- erate the controls several timer. Make sure

all controls move freely.

1.Check the oil

2.Fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline. Make sure the gasoline is clean. Leaded gasoiine will increase de- posits and shorten the life of the valves.

NOTE: Do not use gasohol or methanol. Do not use premium unleaded gasoline.

_hlL ARNING: Always use a safety

gasoline container. Do not smoke when adding gasoline to

the fuel tank. When inside an enclo-

sure, do not add gasoline. Before you add gasoline, stop the engine and let the engine cool for several minutes.

3.Make sure the spark plug wire is con- nected to the spark plug.

4.Pull the engine stop lever back to the EN- GAGED position. Hold the engine stop lever against the handle.

5.Move the throttle control lever to the FAST position.

6.When starting a cold engine, push the primer button five times. Wait approxi- mately two seconds between each push. See Figure 10.

Throttle

Primer

 

Button

Figure 10

NOTE: Do not use the primer button to start a warm engine.

7.To start engine, hold the recoil starter handle firmly with your right hand.

Quickly pull the recoil starter handle. DO NOT allow the starter rope to snap back. Let the starter rope slowly rewind. If en- gine fails to start after three pulls, push primer button two times and again pull the recoil starter handle.

When the engine starts, move the throttle control lever to the FAST position. During normal use keep the throttle in the FAST position.

10.If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, see the instructions in the "Trouble Shooting Chart".

NOTE: The cutting blade speed is con- trolled by the engine speed. To reduce the cutting blade speed, decrease the engine

speed. To increase the cutting blade speed, increase the engine speed.

_b WARNING: Never run the en-

gine indoors or in a poorly ven- tilated area. Engine exhaust

contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any mov-

ing parts. Avoid the muffler and sur- rounding areas. Temperatures can ex-

ceed 150 degrees.

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Contents Edger F01101MContents Safety Rules FOllO1M3Safety RulesSlow Fast Fuel Primer ButtonStop Wear Eye Protection Before Operating This MachineAssembly AssemblyControl Rod HairPin Container of Oil HOW to Raise the Handle HOW to Prepare the Engine ArningRegulations Checklist Operation Know Your EdgerEYE Protection HOW to Stop the Edger HOW to USE Engine Stop LeverHOW to USE Primer Button HOW to USE Throttle ControlHOW to Stop the Engine HOW to Start the EngineEdging Tips Maintenance Customer Responsibilities Service RecordsProduct Specifications General RecommendationsLubrication Howtochangethe AirfilterCarburetor Adjustment Spark PlugSpark Service and Adjustment HOW to Remove the BeltHOW to Replace the Blade Service AdjustmentStorage EdgerTrouble Shooting Chart Trouble CauseCorrection Repair Parts KEY NO. DescriptionKEY Partno Description 418 412 416 420 405 415 403 423 KEY Description PartnoKEY Description Partno185 178 OO1101M25 KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION OO1101M27 OO1101M28 KEY Part Description 001101M Gggggg

536.772101 specifications

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