Craftsman 358.797982 manual Eng ,Lne Information, A. Fueling Your Engine, B. Starting Instructions

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ENG ,LNE INFORMATION

A. FUELING YOUR ENGINE

1, FUEL SAFETY

a. Use only recommeudedfuel mixtures. b;,Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where

there are no .sparksor flames.

e. Use a-continuer approved for fuel

&Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or:_e unit or while using the uniL

e. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting the

elide.

f.Move at least I0 feet away from [heling _te Detore starting engine.

ig- Stop engme before removingfuel cap. Al-

low the engine to cool before refueling.

•h. Before storing the unit, use up fuel left in fuel lines and carburetOr by starting engine

and letting engine run until it stops,

i. Store unit and fuel in an area Where fuel

:	vapors	cannot	reach	sparks	or open
•	flames	from water	heaters,	electric	motors or
3.	USE THE FO!J,OW]_G O__				-

WEED EA'I"i_R40:1, 2- cycle engine oil is strong.

,ouL .or

POULIULANPRO brand 40:1 2-cycle engine offis

acceptable if mixed according to the instructions :on the container. •

I PART OIL TO 40PARTS GASOLINE=

3.2ft. oz. oil to 1 g_on gasol_e

8.0ft. oz. oil to 2,5 gallon gasoline

Not all air cooled 2-cycle engine oils "have the

same qualities. IfWEZD EATER, PARAMOUNT,

PO_, or POULAN PRO brand 2-cycle en-

gine oil is not available, usea good qualit_

2-cycle engine oil receded for air-cooled engine_ Mix at a ratio of 40:1 (3.2 oz. oil to 1 gal- lon gasoline). A 40:1 fuel mixture with these oils

will assure adequate lubrication for your engine.

4.DO NOT USE:

e NMlVL_ Oil--NattonalMartueManufuc.

Does _ot have prover _lifi_es for_-_.]e_ mr

_!_ engines andcan,_ca_e ._gine _

-_- AUTOMOTIVE OIL-

Does not have proper _idditives for 2- cyc.le, air cooledenginesand can cause engine damage.

B. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

....................... _ WARNING.......

Wight starting engine, hold the unit as shown

FiLq_e 10. Do not set the _t on any surface ex

eept a _e_ _ _rea:_tho engine is run.

ntiag. Debt" Such as grav_ _a_, dust, gias_ etc.

could be picked up bY the air intake mid thrown

out .throu-gh the	d_selmrge opening,	d_.	gthe
um_pr'property	or causmg serious	injury	to by-
stsmders or operator.

I. Before Starting the Engine:

a. Fuel the engine. Move at least 10 feet away

'h'om thefueh_ s_-"te.' ......i :

b.Holdtheunitin_he:_position aS:_hpwn

m Figure 10. When using the unit as a'blb_,_ make sure the blower end is directed away frompeople,animals,gIass, and solidobjects.

When usingtheunitasa vacuum,make sure

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2.FUEL_m"_R_

•Your unit is powered by a Z-cycle engine

which requires a fuel mixture of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality en*

oil spec_)aily made for 2-cycle, air cooled engines. The "mtem_ design of the

2-cycle engine requires lubrication ofraoving

parts. _on is provided when recom-

mended mixture of gasoline and oil is used.

•Gasoline must be clean and fresh. After a short period of time, gasoline will chemically break down and form-compounds that cause hard starting and damage in2-cycle engines.

•The correct measure of gasoline to oil is very nnportant. Too much oil in the mixture

will foul the spar_plug.

Too little oil w£11causetheengineto over heat and seize,

ACAUTION

Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels

(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanoD van

attract mo_	which leads	to separation	and
format]on.ofacads	duringstorag_	Acidic gas	can

tlamage the fttel sy_em ofan engine while in stor- age,, TO avoid engine problems, do not leave fuel

in the unit when s_g	for	30 days	or longer.
Start the engine and let	it run	until the	fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh_elnext sea. son. See the "Storage" section for additiona! m- formati0n_ Never use engine or earbm-etc_- elean-

er products in the fuel tanko or permanent damage

S.HOWT0 MIXFUF, LAND FH, LTANK

a. Pourthepropermeasureofengineoffintoangp-

pr_ marked container.Then, fillthecon. tainer with _gular u_leaded gasoline.

NOT_. If furl is alr_y in the container, add the proper measure of en_ue o_ Then, close the

_o not m_vgaso/ine _o//atre_y+m t_e

b.Usinga spoutorfimuel,fillthefueltank with fue!mix.

r.Reinstallthefuelcapssecurely.

the vacuum end is directed away frompeople,

an_a_, _,.and _lld objects. .

2.For a Cold Engine or a Warm EngmeAfter

Running Out of Fuel.

a. Move Ignition Switch to the "ON" position

•Figure11. . _' ."_"

b;"':Move Choke to.._EUL_. Figure!1.: .

c.Engage the Throttle Lock as follows:

1)Funy squeeze and hold the throttle trigge_

2)Pressand hold the thro_tIe lockbutt_m Figure II (inset).

3)Release"the throttletrigger. I_ve the throttle lock engaged thru step "g."

d--Pu_ Starter Rope sharply unt_ engine at-

tempts to rtm, but no mere than 8 pulls on full

cho_ The engme_'attemptsto rm_." ma_ be hard to hear. The operator must listen

carefully. After 8 pulls, proceed to step"e _ even if the engine has not attempted to run.