Pre-Operation; Starting Instructions - Craftsman 358.796921 Operator's Manual

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B. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Before operating your unit, always:
1. ,_, CHECK OVER WARNINGS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS in this Operator's Manual. Make
certainyoucompletelyunderstand and follow each one.
2. ,,, CHECK THE AIR FILTER.
Clean the filter if dirtybefore operating the tool. For
location, see the "Air Filter" section:
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3. CHECK THE UNIT FOR LOOSE BOLTS, NUTS,
OR FITTINGS.
Tighten, repair or replace parts as necessary. Youwill
need a Phillipsscrewdriver and a slottedscrewdriver.
Useonlygenuine replacement partsas recommended
by Sears.
4. CHECK THE FUEL TANK.
Fill with a clean, fresh fuel mixture according to
instructionsin fuel mixture section, this page.
C. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (For location of controls, refer to _Specifications._
1. Before Starting the Engine:
a. Fuelthe engine. Move at least 10 feet away from
the fueling site.
b, Hold the tool in the starting position as shown in
Figure 2. Make sure the blower end is directed
away from people, animals, glass and solid
objects.
2. For a Cold Engine:
a. Move Ignition Switch to the "On" position.
Figure 3.
b. Move Throttle Control clockwise _ to the
"Fast" position.Figure 4.
c. Move Choke to "ON" position. Figure 5.
d. Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine attempts
to run, but no more than 8 pulls on full choke.
The engine "attempts to run" may be hard
to hear. The operator must listen carefully.
After 8 pulis, proceed to step "e" even if the
engine has not attempted to run.
e. Move Choke to "half" position.Figure 5.
f. PutlStarterRopesharptyuntilengine runs,butno
more than 5 pulls.
NOTE: If engine has not started after 5 pulls,
repeat steps "a" through "f"
g. Allow engine to run for 5 seconds, then move
Choke to "Off" position.Figure 5.
NOTE: IfenginedieswithChokeat "Off" position,
repeat steps "e" through "g." tf engine does not
operate properly, refer to "Carburetor
Adjustments."
h. Tostopengine,moveIgnitionSwitchto"Off" posi-
tion. Figure 3.
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POSITION
AWARNING
Hold the tool for starting as shown in Figure 2. Do not
set the tool on any surface except a clean, hard area to
start the engine or while the engine is running. Debris
such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked
up by the air intake and thrown out through the
discharge opening, damaging the tool or property or
causing serious injury to bystanders or the operator.
3. For a Warm Engine:
ailMove Ignition Switch to the "On" position.
Figure 3.
b. Move Throttle Control clockwise _ to the
"Fast" position.Figure 4.
c. Move Choke to "Half" position. Figure 5.
d. PullStarterRopesharplyuntilengine runs,butno
more than 5 pulls.
e. Move Choke to "Off" position.Figure5.
f.
NOTE: Ifenginedoes not runafter 5 pulls, itispro-
bably flooded.Waita few minutesand repeat pro-
cedure with Choke at "Off" position.
Tostop engine,move Ignition Switch to"Off" posi-
tion. Figure 3. '
4, For A warm Engine (After Running Outof
Fuel;)
a. Refuelengine.Moveat least10 feet awayfrom the
fueling site.
b. Move Ignition Switch to the "On" position.
Figure 3.
c. Move Throttle Control clockwise _ to the
"Fast" position. Figure 4.
d. Move Choke to "On" position. Figure 5.
e. Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine attempts
to run, but no more than 5 pulls.
f. Move Choke to "Off" position. Figure5.
g. PullStarter Rope untilengine runs, but no more
than 5 pulls.
NOTE: Ifengine hasnotstarted,pull StarterRope
5 more pulls.If engine stilldoes not run, it is pro-
bablyflooded. Wait a few rain utesand repeat pro-
cedure with Choke at "Off" position.
h. Tostopengine,move IgnitionSwitch to"Off" posi-
tion. Figure 3.
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