Starting/Stopping Instructions - Craftsman 316.77237 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 accidental starting. Make sure you
are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope
(Fig. 14). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit
must be in a stable position while starting.
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 Stop
Control is in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 11).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly.
Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb
and fuel lines (Fig. 12). If you can't see fuel in the bulb,
press and release the bulb as many times as it takes
before you can see fuel in it.
IF UNIT IS BELOW 40°F... move the Cold Weather Start Lever
to the closed position (Fig. 13) and continue to step 4. DO
NOT move this lever to the closed position if the unit's
temperature is above 40°F.
4. Stand in the starting position (Fig. 14) and make sure the
throttle control (Fig. 15) is in the SLOW (
5. Pull the starter rope out a short distance until you feel
some resistance (this is usually around 2-4 inches). Then
pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady
motion. Repeat this 5 times. The engine should start.
NOTE: Do not engage the bail while pulling the starter rope
(Fig. 14) or the unit will not start.
6. If the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up for 15 to
30 seconds then move the throttle control to the FAST ( )
position.
IF ENGINE STARTS AND WEATHER IS COLD... (below
40°F), move the Cold Weather Start Lever to the open
position (Fig. 13) and let the engine warm up for 30 to 60
seconds.
IF... the engine does NOT start, go back to step 3.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is in the FAST
( ) position, go back to step 4.
WARM UNIT RESTART... Once the engine is warm, move
throttle control lever to the SLOW (
the starter rope to restart. Do not squeeze the bail while
pulling the starter rope.
NOTE: The unit uses the Incredi-Pull™ starting system with
MAX FIRE IGNITION™ , which significantly reduces
the effort required to start the engine. You must pull
the starter rope out far enough to hear the engine
attempt to start. There is no need to pull the rope
briskly-- there is no harsh resistance when pulling. Be
aware that this starting method is vastly different from
(and much easier than) what you may be used to.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the bail and move throttle control lever
to the SLOW ( ) position. Allow the engine to cool down by
idling.
WARNING:
Do not force the throttle control handle
back past the Turtle on the throttle label. This could
damage the unit.
2. Press and hold On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position until
engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 11).
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

) position.
Starter Rope
) position and pull
Throttle
Label
On/Off
Switch
Fig. 11
Primer
Bulb
Fig. 12
Fig. 14
Fast
Slow
Fig. 15
Cold Weather
Start Lever
Closed
Open
Fig. 13
Edger
Incredi-Pull™
Bail
Throttle Control