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USING THE SPEED START™ ACCESSORY
This unit can be started with an optional Speed Start™ accessory
(items sold separately). Please refer to the Speed Start™ accessory
operator’s manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local Craftsman retailer, call
1-888-331-4569 or
visit www.craftsman.com for more information.
Item No. Description
316.85951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plug-In Power Start
316.85952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power Bit Start
316.85953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cordless Power Start
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: This unit includes a cruise control, which allows the operator
to maintain the desired engine speed without having to squeeze
the throttle control.
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 6).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 7).
4. Move the cruise control to the
LO (slow) position (Fig. 6).
NOTE: Keep the cruise control in the LO (slow) position and DO
NOT squeeze the throttle control until step 12 (Fig. 6).
5. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 7).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Crouch in the starting
position (Fig. 8).
7.
DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Insert the Speed Start™
accessory into the Speed Start™ port (Fig. 9). Refer to the
Operation section of the Speed Start™ accessory operator’s
manual.
8. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Run the Speed Start™
accessory for 2 seconds.
9. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever to
Position 2 (Fig. 7).
10. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Run the Speed Start™
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts.
11.
DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Remove the Speed
Start™ accessory from the unit.
12. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control
to the
HI (fast) position (Fig. 6). Allow the engine to warm up for
30 to 60 seconds.
13. Continue to squeeze the throttle control or keep the cruise
control in the HI (fast) position (Fig. 6). Move the choke lever to
Position 3 (Fig. 7) and continue warming the engine for an
additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE: Once the engine is properly warmed, the cruise control may
be adjusted and the throttle control can be used normally.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, move the choke
lever to
Position 3. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or
move the cruise control to the
HI (fast) position. Run the Speed
Start™ accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each
until the unit starts. The engine should start. If it does not, repeat
this instruction.
IF THE UNIT WAS RUN FOR 10-15 MINUTES AND THE ENGINE
IS HOT... perform steps 3 - 10 to restart the engine. Squeeze
and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control to the HI
(fast) position. Run the unit for 2-5 minutes, or as needed. The
unit may be used during this time. Then move the choke lever
to Position 3.
If the engine speed fluctuates in Position 3, squeeze and hold
the throttle control or move the cruise control to the HI (fast)
position, move the choke lever to Position 2, and run the unit for
2-5 minutes, or as needed. The unit may be used during this
time. Then move the choke lever to Position 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the LO
(slow) position, and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the OFF (O) position until
the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 6).
Fig. 9
Speed Start™
Port