Craftsman 358.794772 manual Starting, Flooded Engine, Care & Maintenance Task

Starter

6.

Pull

starter

rope handle

with

a con-

Handle

trolled and steady motion while

\

squeezing

throttle

trigger until

engine

starts

and

runs.

STARTING

A WARM

ENGINE

1. Squeeze and bold the tbrotfle trigger.

Start/_

2.

Pull

starter

rope handle

with

a con-

Lever

trolled and steady motion while

squeezing throttle trigger until en-

gine starts

and

runs.

Primer /

NOTE: Normally, the warm starting

procedure can be used within 5-t0

Bulb

minutes after the unit is turned off. If

the unit sits for more than 10 minutes

without being used, it witt be necessary

4. This unit has the Sim-pul' starting

to start the unit by following the steps

under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or fol-

system. You do not have to pull the

lowing the starting instruction steps

starter rope handle sharply or

shown

on the

unit.

briskly. Pult starter rope handle 5

STARTING

A FLOODED

ENGINE

times with a controlled and steady

Flooded

engines

can

be started

by mov-

motion

(no more than

3 times

above

90F).

If engine

starts

and

ing the

start lever

to the

RUN position

runs

prior

to 5 pulls, allow engine to

and

fully squeezing

the

throttle

trigger.

run

for

5 seconds;

then, fully

Pull

the

starter

handle

repeatedly

while

squeeze

the

throttle trigger to dis-

squeezing

throttle

trigger

until

engine

engage

the starting

system

(start

starts and

runs. This

could

require

pull-

lever

returns

to

RUN position).

ing

the

starter handle many times, de-

Steps

5 and

6

are

not

necessary.

pending

on how badly the unit is

5. Fully

squeeze

the throttle trigger to

flooded.

If the

unit

still doesn't start,

re-

disengage

the starting

system

(start

fer to the TROUBLESHOOTING

TABLE or

lever

returns

to RUN position).

call 1-800-235-5878.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance,

service, or adjustments.

CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK

Check for loose fasteners and parts

Check for damaged or worn parts

Inspect and clean unit and labels Clean air filter

Replace spark plug

Replace fuel filter

Check muffler mounting screws

_WARNING: Avoid touching muf-

fler unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

_WARNING: Stop engine and be

sure the impeller blades have stopped turning before opening the vacuum in-

tet door or attempting to insert or re- move the vacuum or blower tubes.

The rotating blades can cause serious injury. Always disconnect the spark

WHEN TO PERFORM

Before each use

Before each use

After each use

Every 5 hours of operation

Yearly

Yearly

Yearly

plug before performing maintenance or accessing movable parts.

G EN ERAL RECOMM ENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cov- er items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To re- ceive fult value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instruct- ed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

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