Starting And Stopping - Craftsman 316.794611 Operator's Manual

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. 8).
WARNING:
When starting the unit, make sure it is not
directed toward people, animals, windows, automobiles or
loose debris.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: This unit uses the INCREDI-PULL™ starting system, which
significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine.
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 10 (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. Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion 5 times (Fig. 8).
8. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever to
Position 2 (Fig. 7).
9. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion 3 to 5 times to start the engine.
10. 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.
11. 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. Pull the starter
rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 8 times. 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 - 9 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.

STARTING AND STOPPING

Cruise Control
Primer Bulb
Starter Rope Grip
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).
11
On ( I )
Off (O)
LO (slow)
HI (fast)
Fig. 6
Position 3 Position 2
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Throttle Control
Choke Lever
Position 1
Starting
Position