momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and fol- low the safety rules relating to fuel be- fore fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- ture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- tem of an engine while in storage.
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
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.Slowly press tile primer bulb 6 times.
2.Move the start lever to the START
position. Starter Handle
Lever
Primer /
Bulb
3.This unit has the
4.Allow unit to run for
to disengage the starting system (start lever returns to RUN position).
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1.Squeeze and hold tile 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
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.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
dl_ WARNING: When starting engine, hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set
unit on any surface except a clean, hard
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.
