Starting And Stopping - Craftsman WEEDWACKER Incredi-Pull 316.73170 Operator's Manual

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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. 15).

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. 12).

3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 13).

4. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 14).

5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 15).

NOTE: PRESS and HOLD the throttle lockout, then SQUEEZE and

HOLD the throttle control for ALL further steps.

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.

6. Press and hold the throttle lockout. Squeeze and hold the

throttle control (Fig. 12). Pull the starter rope with a controlled

and steady motion 5 times (Fig. 15).

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

significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine.

7. Continue to press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throttle

control. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 14).

8. Continue to press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throttle

control. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion

3 to 5 times to start the engine.

9. Continue to press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throttle

control. Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.

10. Continue to press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throttle

control. Move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 14) and

continue warming the engine for an additional 60 seconds. The

unit may be used during this time.

11. Install the shoulder strap (optional). Refer to Installing the

Shoulder Strap.

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. Press and hold the throttle lockout. Squeeze and

hold 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 UNIT WAS RUN FOR 10-15 MINUTES AND THE ENGINE

IS HOT... perform steps 3 - 8 to restart the engine. Continue to

press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throttle control. Run

the unit for 2-5 minutes, or as needed. The unit may be used

during this time. Then move the choke lever to Position 3.

If the engine speed fluctuates in Position 3, press and hold the

throttle lockout, squeeze and hold the throttle control, move the

choke lever to Position 2, and run the unit for 2-5 minutes, or as

needed. The unit may be used during this time. Then move

the choke lever to Position 3.

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. 12).