Craftsman WEEDWACKER INCREDI-PULL 316.731930, Operator'S Manual

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STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid
serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 11).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
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. 8).
IF COLD... In cold weather (below 40°F), move the cold weather
start lever to the Closed position (Fig. 10). DO NOT move the
cold weather start lever to the Closed position if the
temperature is above 40°F.
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 9). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 11).
5.
DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 8). Pull the starter
rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts
(Fig. 11).
NOTE: This unit uses the INCREDI-PULL™ starting system, which
significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine.
IF COLD... In cold weather (below 40°F), move the cold weather
start lever back to the Open position (Fig. 10).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Allow the engine to warm
up for 60 seconds.
7. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 8). Continue warming
the engine for an additional 30 to 60 seconds. The unit may be
used during this time.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, begin
the starting procedure with step 4.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... begin the starting procedure with step 3.
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. 8).
Fig. 11
Starting
Position
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 10
Open Closed
Cold Weather
Start Lever
Fig. 9
Primer Bulb
Fig. 8
On ( I ) / Start
Off (O) / Stop
Throttle Control