HOW to Stop Your Engine

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.

•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.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

2.Move the start lever to the START position.

Starter

Handle.

Lever

Primer /

Bulb

3.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 starts and runs.

4.Allow unit to run for 10-15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage the starting system (start lever returns to RUN position).

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Squeeze and hold the throttle trig- ger.

2.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 procedure can be used within 5-10 minutes after the unit is turned off. If the unit sits for more than 10 minutes

without being used, it will be necessary

to start the unit by following the steps under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or fol-

lowing the starting instruction steps shown on the unit.

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.

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STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by mov- ing the start lever to the RUN position and fully squeezing the throttle trigger. Pull the starter handle repeatedly while squeezing throttle trigger until engine starts and runs. This could require pull- ing the starter handle many times, de- pending on how badly the unit is

flooded. If the unit still doesn't start, re- fer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or

call 1-800-235-5878.