Starting/Stopping Instructions; Operating Instructions - Craftsman INCREDI-PULL 316.299371 Operator's Manual

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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure to be in the
starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 10). To avoid serious
injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
NOTE:
This unit uses the Incredi-Pull™ starting system, which
significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine. There is
no harsh resistance when pulling the starter rope. Be aware that
this starting method is vastly different from (and much easier than)
previous starting
techniques.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Check the oil level in the
crankcase. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level.
2.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh,
clean unleaded gasoline.
Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE:
There is no need to turn
the unit on. The On/Off
Control is in the ON (I)
position at all times
(Fig. 8).
IF COLD... For cold weather
conditions (below 40°F),
flip the Cold Weather Start
Lever (Fig. 9) back to the
closed position and
continue to step 3. DO
NOT flip this lever back if
the temperature is above
40°F.
3.
Fully press and release the
primer bulb 10 times, slowly.
Some amount of fuel should
be visible in the primer bulb
(Fig. 9). If fuel can not be
seen in the bulb, press and
release the bulb until fuel is
visible.
NOTE:
Make sure to always
have the unit tilted back
slightly to bring the tines
off the ground when
starting.
4.
Hold the handlebar with one
hand and grab the starter
rope with the other hand, do
not squeeze the throttle
control (Fig. 10). Using one foot to hold down the cultivator. Pull the
starter rope 5 times.
5.
Once the unit starts, wait 60 seconds.
IF COLD... For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the Cold Weather
Start Lever forward to the open position after the unit has started
and before squeezing the throttle control.
6.
Squeezing the throttle control for an additional 30 to 60 seconds to let the
engine warm up. The unit may be used during this time.
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...
The engine stops while squeezing the throttle, go back to step 4.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Release the throttle control and allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2.
Press and hold the On/Off Control in the OFF (O) position until the unit
comes to a complete stop. (Fig. 8)
OFF (O)
ON ( I )
Throttle Control
Fig. 8
Primer Bulb
Cold Weather
Starter Lever
Open
Closed
Fig. 9
Starting
Position
Starter
Rope
Fig. 10
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
IF USING THE OPTIONAL PLUG-IN POWER START OR POWER BIT
START ACCESSORY
NOTE- This Unit Can Use a Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start
Optional Accessory!
Please refer to the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start operator's
manual for proper use of these features. (Items may be Sold
Separately! Please refer to page 9 of this manual for more information
about purchasing these accessories.)
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE:
There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Control is in the
ON (I) position at all times (Fig. 8).
IF COLD... For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the Cold Weather
Start Lever (Fig. 9) down to the start/closed position and continue to
step 3. DO NOT flip this lever down if the temperature is above 40°F.
3.
Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount
of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb (Fig. 9). If fuel can not be seen
in the bulb, press and release the bulb until fuel is visible.
NOTE:
Make sure to always have the unit tilted back slightly to bring the
tines off the ground when starting.
4.
Hold the handlebar with one hand. Place the Plug-In Power Start or
Power Bit Start into the back of the unit. Refer to Operation section of
the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start operator's manual.
5.
Do Not squeeze the throttle control, press and hold the Plug-In Plug-In
Power Start or drill's ON (I) button for 2 second intervals until unit starts.
6.
Once the unit starts, remove the Plug-In Power Start or drill from the
rear of the unit and wait 60 seconds.
IF COLD... For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the Cold Weather
Start Lever forward to the open position after the unit has started
and before squeezing the throttle control.
7.
Squeezing the throttle control for an additional 30 to 60 seconds to let the
engine warm up. The unit may be used during this time.
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...
The engine stops while squeezing the throttle, go back to step 4.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Release the throttle control and allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2.
Press and hold the On/Off Control in the OFF (O) position until the unit
comes to a complete stop. (Fig. 8)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING TIPS
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, never pick-up or
carry the unit while the engine is running.
1.
Move the cultivator to the work area prior to starting the engine.
Transport the cultivator by pushing or
pulling it along on its wheels.
2.
Start the unit by following the Starting
Instructions.
3.
With the engine running and the tines off
the ground, depress the throttle control
to increase the engine speed.
4.
While holding the upper handle with
both hands, slowly lower the cultivator
until the tines make contact with the
ground (Fig. 11).
5.
As cultivating action begins, tilt the cultivator
up slightly using the handle so that the tines can penetrate the ground.
6.
Once the ground has been broken, continue at a moderate pace.
7.
If the tines are digging too deep or not deep enough, adjust the wheel
bracket as described in Adjusting Tine Depth.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, use extreme
caution when reversing or pulling the unit backwards.
TRANSPORTING THE UNIT
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, always stop the
engine when operation is delayed or when transporting the unit
from one location to another.
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Tilt the unit back until the tines clear the ground.
3.
Push or pull the unit to the next location to be cultivated.
6
Fig. 11

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