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STARTING A COLD ENGINE
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze tile throttle
trigger until the engine has started and runs.
1.Set unit on a flat surface.
2.Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4.Move the start lever to the START position.
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Flooded engines can be started by placing the ON/OFF switch in the ON position. Move the start lever to the RUN position and fully squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter rope handle re- peatedly while squeezing throttle trig- ger until engine starts and runs. This could require pulling the starter rope handle many times, depending on how badly the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn't start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
CRAFTSMAN ®
CONVERTIBLE TM FEATURE
This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to
be installed. The optional attachments are:
| Edger | 358.79240 | |
Start | Cultivator | 358.79241 | |
| Blower | 358.79242 | |
Primer Bulb | Brushcutter | 358.79244 | |
Pruner | 358.79245 | ||
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