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BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
WARNING:
Be sure to read
the fuet information
in the safety rules
before you begin. If you do not under-
stand the safety rules, do not attempt
to fuel your unit. Call 1-800-235-5878.
FUELING ENGINE
_[L WARNING:
Remove fuel cap
slowly when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on
unIeaded
gasoline.
Before operation,
gasotine
must be mixed with a good
quaIity 2-cycIe air-cooIed
engine oil.
We recommend
Craftsman
brand oit.
Mix gasoline
and oil at a ratio of 40:1
(A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces
of oil with 1 gation of unleaded
gasotine).
DO NOT USE automotive
oil
or boat oil These oits will cause
engine damage.
When mixing fuel, follow instructions
printed on container.
Once oi_is added to gasoline,
shake
container
momentafiIy
to assure that
the fuet is thoroughly
mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules
relating to fuel before fueting your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience
indicates
that alcohol
Mended fuels (caIted gasohol
or using
ethanol or methanoI)
can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation
and
formation
of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine proMems, empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or tonger. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fueI tines
and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh
fuel
next
season,
Never use engine or carburetor
clean-
er products
in the fuel tank or perma-
nent damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for addition-
aI information,
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• To stop the engine, push and re-
tease the engine ON/STOP switch,
The switch will automatically
return
to the ON position.
Wait 5 seconds
before attempting
to restart unit to
attow switch to reset.
• If engine does not stop, move choke
tever to FULL CHOKE position.
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ON/STOP
Throttie Trigger
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HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
,I_ WARNING:
The tdmmer
head
wilt turn while starting the engine.
Avoid any contact
with the muffler. A
hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
STARTING
A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
Position
Choke
. Lever
Primer Bulb
Muffler
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2.
Stowly press the primer bulb 6
times.
3.
Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE
by aligning arrow with position
shown on decal (see illustration
below).
Ar(ow ON
choke
lever
Choke
position
decaI
4.
Squeeze the throttte trigger fuiIy and
hold through all remaining steps.
5.
Puti starter rope handle sharply
until engine sounds as if it is trying
to start, but do not putt rope more
than 6 times.
6.
As soon as engine sounds
as if it
is trying to start, move choke lever
to HALF CHOKE by aiigning arrow
with position shown on decal (see
following
illustration).
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