Craftsman 358.794740 Starting a Cold Engine, Starting a Warm Engine, Customer Responsibilities

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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.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

1.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

2.Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.

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

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 still

doesn't start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED

ENGINE.

7.Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 seconds, then move the

Starter

Handle

Choke

Lever

Primer"

Bulb

4.This unit has the Sim-pul-" starting system. You do not have to pull the starter rope handle sharply or briskly. Pull starter rope handle with a con- trolled and steady motion until en- gine sounds as if it is trying to start,

but do not pull rope more than 6 times.

5.As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.

6.Pull starter rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. NOTE: If the engine doesn't start 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

choke lever to the RUN position. Al- low the unit to run for 30 more se-

conds at RUN before releasing the

throttle trigger. NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in the RUN

position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

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

3.Pull starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

4.Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to RUN.

NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by plac- ing the choke lever in the RUN position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depend- ing on how badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still doesn't start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-235-5878.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance, service, or adjustments.

CARE

& MAINTENANCE

TASK

WHEN

TO PERFORM

Check

 

for loose fasteners

and parts

Before

each

use

Check

 

for damaged or worn parts

Before

each

use

Inspect and clean unit and labels

After each use

 

 

 

Clean

air filter

 

Every 5 hours of operation

 

 

 

 

 

Replace

spark plug

 

Yearly

 

 

Replace

fuel

filter

 

Yearly

 

 

Check

 

muffler

mounting

screws

Yearly

 

 

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Contents Jcraftsmani Iwarning TWO Year Full Warranty on CRAFTSMAN@ GAS BlowerSears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL Know Your Unit @@1Operate Your Unit Safely Plan AheadHandle Fuel with CAUTION, IT is Highly Flammable Maintain Your Unit Properly HIGH-SPEED Nozzle Assembly Carton ContentsAssembly Blower Assembly Blower Tube AssemblyTab Vacuum Tube AssemblyVacuum USE HOW to Convert Unit from Vacuum USE to Blower USEVacuum BAG Shoulder Strap Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment optional accessory #71-85783Operating Tips Know Your BlowerLever BulbBefore Starting Engine HOW to Stop Your EngineHOW to Start Your Engine Operating PositionStarting a Warm Engine Care Maintenance Task When To PerformStarting a Cold Engine EngineLabels Clean AIR FilterCleaning the air filter Inspect Muffler and Spark Arresting Screen Carburetor AdjustmentCheck Muffler Mounting Screws Other Seasonal StorageFuel System Cause Troubleshooting TableYour Warranty Rights and OB El I 81 MAINTENANCE, Replacement and Repair of Emission RERepair Parts 2F ¢ Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL Conozca SU Aparato Haga USO Seguro DE SU Aparato Piense Antes DE ProcederAviso DE Seguridad El estar ex Haga EL Mantenimiento DEL Aparato EN LA Forma DebidaMontaje Contenido DE LA CajaModelo Montaje DE LOS Tubos DE Aspirador Montaje DE LA Boquilla DE Alta VelocidadMontaje DEL Aspirador Montaje DE LA Bolsa DEL AspiradorAjuste DE LA Banda DEL Hombro Para LA Bolsa DEL Aspirador Como Convertir EL AparatoDE USO DE Aspirador a USO DE Soplador Bombeador Montaje DE LA Banda DEL HOM USO DELSoplador Aspirador USO DEL Conozca SU SopladorAntes DE Poner EL Motor EN Marcha Sugerencias UtilesPosicion DE USO Para Arrancar CON Motor Frio ImportantePara Detener EL Motor Para Poner EN Marcha EL MotorTarea DE Cuidado Mantenimiento Cuando Hacer Para Arrancar CON EL Motor CalienteArranque DE Motor Ahogado Responsabilidad DEL UsuarioVerificar QUE no HAY.& Piezas Daiiadas NI Gastadas Limpie EL Filtro DE AireRecomen Bacion ES Generales Piezas Sueltas NI Fijadores FlojosMarcha Lenta Verifique LOS Tornillos DE Montaje DEL SilenciadorInspeccione EL Silenciador Y LA Rejilla Antichispas Ajuste AL CarburadorOtros Estacional AlmacenajeSistema DE Combustible MotorCausa Tabla DiagnosticaPeriodo DE Garantia Cualquier Garantia DE ResponsabimdadPlazo DE PIEZAS. La reparaci6n o el 41 I 61 I 81 I Piezas Anadidas O ModificadasMANTENIMIENTO, Reemplazo Y Reparacion DE Trol DE Emision GarantizadasPage Page Your Home
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