Starting And Stopping - Craftsman CMXGTAMD29SS 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. 13).
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. 11).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
Starting the Unit
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 11) until step 5.
IF COLD... In cold weather (below 40°F), move the cold weather
start lever to the Closed position (down) (Fig. 12). DO NOT
move the cold weather start lever to the Closed position if the
temperature is above 40°F.
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 12).
2. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 13).
3. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the
unit starts (Fig. 13).
IF COLD... In cold weather (below 40°F), move the cold weather
start lever back to the Open position (up) (Fig. 12).
4. Idle the engine for 60 seconds.
5. Press and hold the throttle lockout (Fig. 11). Squeeze and hold the
throttle control (Fig. 11). 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, repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, begin
the starting procedure with step 2.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... repeat the starting procedure.
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. 11).

STARTING AND STOPPING

Throttle Control
11
Throttle
Lockout
Fig. 11
Cold Weather Start Lever
Open
Closed
Fig. 12
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 13
On/Off Switch
(I = On / O = Off)
Primer Bulb
Starting
Position