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USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric 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.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control 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. 15).
Fig. 18
Electric Start
Port
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: To prevent the throttle control from being squeezed
accidentally, this unit has a throttle lockout. The throttle control
cannot be squeezed unless the throttle lockout is also engaged.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the
On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 15).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
Starting the Unit
Read the Operator's Manual that came with the electric start
accessory before attempting these instructions.
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb
10 times (Fig. 16).
2. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 17).
3. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig. 18).
4. Press and hold the throttle lockout (Fig. 15). Squeeze and hold
the throttle control (Fig. 15).
5. Continue to hold the throttle lockout and throttle control. Run
the electric start accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds
each until the unit starts.
6. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit, unless specified
otherwise in the electric start accessory Operator's Manual.
IF... the engine does not start after running the electric start
accessory for 10 intervals, repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine fails to start after 3 attempts, begin the starting
procedure with step 2.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, repeat
the starting procedure.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... repeat the starting procedure.
