To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter- native in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Craftsman brand oil is already blended with fuel stabilizer. See the STORAGE section for additional information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR ENGINE
•Release the throttle trigger.
•Push and hold the STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine stops.
HOW TO START YOUR ENGINE
WARNING: You MUST make sure
the tubes are secure before using the unit.
•Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling site.
•Hold the unit in the starting position as shown. Make sure the blower end
is directed away from people, ani- mals, glass, and solid objects.
STARTING POSITION
Blower
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1.Move the throttle position lever (cruise control) to the idle position.
Throttle Position Lever (Cruise Control)
2.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3.Move the start lever to the START position.
Starter
Handle
Lever
Primer /
Bulb
A
dBk WARNING: When starting engine, hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set
unit on any surface except a clean, hard area when starting engine or while en-
gine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening, damag- ing the unit or property, or causing seri- ous injury to bystanders or the operator.
4.This unit has the
Steps 5 and 6 are not necessary.
5.Fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage the starting system (start lever returns to RUN position).
6.Pull starter rope handle with a con- trolled and steady motion while squeezing throttle trigger until engine starts and runs.