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.
NOTE: Unit must be placed on its side when adding fuel (see illustration below).
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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.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1.Move the throttle lever to the ,t_ position.
2.Move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
3.Slowly press the primer button 8 times.
Throttle Lever | Primer Button |
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
•To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to the STOP position.
STARTING THE 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
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Vacuum
Choke Lever
4.Pull starter handle sharply until the engine attempts to run, but no more than 5 pulls (below 30°F, 8 pulls).
NOTE: If the engine attempts to start before the 5th pull, go to the next step immediately.
5.Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE.
6.Pull the starter handle sharply until the engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls (below 30°F, 10 pulls).
7.After a 5 second
8.Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at RUN before moving the
throttle lever to the _ position. If the engine has not started after 5 pulls (at HALF CHOKE), repeat the STARTING A COLD ENGINE procedure.
If the engine still does not start, pro- ceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
9.To stop the engine, move the
throttle lever to the STOP position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
NOTE: If fuel tank is empty, add fuel; then, follow STARTING A COLD ENGINE
procedure. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot.