Starting And Stopping - Craftsman WEEDWACKER INCREDI-PULL 316.711930 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. 10).
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 down to the closed position (Fig. 9). DO NOT move
the lever down 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. 10).
5. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 8). Pull the starter
rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts
(Fig. 10).
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 up to the open position (Fig. 9).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Allow the engine to warm
up for 60 seconds.
7. Squeeze the throttle control and 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, go back to step 3.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, go back
to step 4.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... go back to 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).

STARTING AND STOPPING

Cold Weather
Start Lever
11
Off (O) / Stop
Fig. 8
Open (Run)
Closed (Start)
Fig. 9
Starter Rope Grip
Throttle Control
Fig. 10
On ( I ) / Start
Throttle Control
Primer
Bulb
Starting
Position