leaded gasoline. Included with this blow- er is a 3.2 ounce container of oil. Pour the entire contents of this container into
1 gallon of gasoline to achieve the prop- er fuel mixture. DO NOT USE automotive
oil or boat oil. These oils will cause en- gine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on container. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and fol- low the safety rules relating to f_el 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
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 (or warm engine after running out of fuel) 1, Move the throttle position lever
(cruise control) to the idle position,
Throttle
Position
Lever
Control)
2.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3.Move the start tever to the START position,
