Starting And Stopping - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 316.74087 Series Operator's Manual

2-cycle electric start capable gas trimmers

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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. 16).

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.

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. 14).

3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 15). If

fuel cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the

primer bulb until fuel is visible.

NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle control until step 8 (Fig. 14).

4. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Flip the choke lever

clockwise until it clicks into the START position (Fig. 15).

5. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Crouch in the starting

position (Fig. 16).

6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a

controlled and steady motion until the unit starts (Fig. 16).

NOTE: This unit uses the INCREDI-PULL™ starting system, which

significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine.

7. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Idle the engine for 30

seconds.

8. Press and hold the throttle lockout (Fig. 14). Squeeze the throttle

control as needed for operation (Fig. 14).

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.

IF... the engine does not start after pulling the starter rope 10 times,

repeat the starting procedure, beginning with step 3.

IF... the engine is already warm: Press and hold the throttle lockout.

Squeeze and hold the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a

controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.

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. 14).