Starting And Stopping - Craftsman 316.794011 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. 12).
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. 10).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 11). If
fuel cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the
primer bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 11).
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle control until step 9 (Fig. 10).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 12).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion 5 times (Fig. 12).
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. Move the choke lever to
Position 2 (Fig. 11).
8. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion 3 to 5 times to start the engine.
9. Squeeze and hold the throttle control. Allow the engine to warm
up for 30 to 60 seconds.
10. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever
to Position 3 (Fig. 11) and continue warming the engine for an
additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
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 and squeeze the throttle control. 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 engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with
step 7.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the
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. 10).

STARTING AND STOPPING

Cruise Control
Throttle Control
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
11
SLOW
FAST
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 12
On ( I ) / Start
Off (O) / Stop
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Starting
Position