Craftsman 636.79667 PREPARaHG FOR OPERATaON, Startinci ,Nd Stopping, Prscautions Dursng Operation

PREPARaHG FOR OPERATaON

Fuel and oil mixture

inspect the fuel tank and flit with clean, fresh fuel of

the proper mixture This engine requires a mixture of t6 parts gasofine to t part oil (1 gal gasoline to 8 oz oil) Use 71-36555 Craftsman Engine Oil or a high grade b_vo cycle engine oi!.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels

{called gasohot or using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lir_es and carburetor are empty,. Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instruct{arts for additional information

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

DO NOT MIX GASOLINE AND OIL DIRECT- LY tN THE ENGINE FUEL TANK,

IMPORTANT:	Failure		to	follow	proper	fuel	mix
instructions	could	result		in serious		damage	to
the engine

CAUTION:

Nhen preparing fuel mixture mix only the amount needed for the job you are to do Do not use fuel mixture that has

been stored longer than two (2} months Fuel mixture stored longer than [his will cause hard starting and poor

iperformance tf fuel mix has been stored longer t:han this itime it should be replaced and filled with a fresh mixture.

CAUTION! NEVER over Fill Fuel Tank

NEVER add fuel to the tank in a closed un-ventilated are& DO NOT add fuel to this unit near an open fire or sparks.

BE SURE to wipe off spilled fuel before attempting to start the engine,

DO NOT attempt to refuel an extremely hot engine.

Check points before operation

CHECK for loose bolts, nuts and fittings

Clean the air lifter of all dirt, etc before the operation_

5.To avoid a burn, do not touch the engine during the

operation or immediately after stopping the englne_ Handle the engine after it is completely cooled.

6 Never operate BUSHWACKER on unstable ground or standing on tiptoe Never use it while climbing a ladder,

7.Do not use the 8USHWACKER continuously for a tong time. It is. normal tO take a break of 10 to 20 minutes after every 50_minute operation.

8Never leave the 8USHWACKER running unattended,

9If there is any trouble during operation, be sure to stop the engine first. (Move the switch to STOP.}

STARTINCI _,ND STOPPING

1.When starting the engine, set the switch to START, (Figure 1 )

Switch

Figure 1

2_ The choke control is a "Lever" type (See. Figure 2L To choke the engine, push the choke lever to "Close"

position. NOTE: If the engine is warm, it may be started with the choke lever mid-way between "OPEN"

and "CLOSE", depending on the individual engine.

PRSCAUTIONS DURSNG OPERATION

If the blades have stopped on account of a branch caught during the trimming, be sure to stop the engine

and eliminate the branch. Refrain from cutting too hard or too thick a branch (over ¼°' in diameterL

2.When the machine is running, never touch the blades Never point the blades toward a person.

3	Hold	8USHWACKE		R firmly	with both hands.
4	The	engine	speed	must not	be excessive but iust enough	Figure 2
	to do the		cutting