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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.
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. 7).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
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.
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 7) until step 8.
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb
10 times (Fig. 8).
2. Flip the choke lever clockwise until it clicks (Fig. 8).
3. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 9).
4. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig. 10).
5. 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.
7. Idle the engine for 30 seconds.
8. Press and hold the throttle lockout (Fig. 7). Squeeze the throttle
control as needed for operation (Fig. 7).
IF... the engine does not start after running the electric start
accessory for 10 intervals, repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine is already warm: Insert the electric start accessory into
the electric start port. Press and hold the throttle lockout. Squeeze
and hold the throttle control. Run the electric start accessory in
intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the unit starts.
Remove the electric start accessory from the unit, unless specified
otherwise in the electric start accessory Operator's Manual.
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. 7).
Fig. 10
Electric Start
Port
