Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.795100 Instruction Manual page 11

To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for additional
information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• To stop the engine, move the
ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
• If engine does not stop, move choke
lever to FULL CHOKE position.
ON/OFF Switch
Choke
position
decal
4. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and
hold through all remaining steps.
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply
until engine sounds as if it is trying
to start, but do not pull 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 aligning lever
with position shown on decal (see
illustration below).
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
_WARNING: The trimmer head
will 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)
_-_4_ .. tarting Position
Primer Bulb
Choke
_Lever
Muffler
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6
times.
3. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE
by aligning lever with position
shown on decal (see illustration
below).
Choke
position
decal
7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the
engine doesn't start after 6 pulls (at
the HALF CHOKE position), move the
choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position and press the primer bulb 6
times. Squeeze and hold the throttle
trigger and pull the starter rope 2
more times. Move the choke lever
to the HALF CHOKE position and pull
the starter rope until the engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the
engine doesn't start, repeat proce-
dure 2 additional times.
NOTE: If engine still doesn't start, it
is probably flooded. Proceed to
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
8. Once the engine starts, allow it to
run 10 seconds, then move the
choke lever to OFF CHOKE by
aligning lever with position shown
on decal (see illustration below).
Allow the unit to run for 30 more
seconds at OFF CHOKE before re-
leasing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: If engine dies with the
choke lever in the OFF CHOKE
position, move the choke lever to
the HALF CHOKE position and pull
the rope until engine runs, but no
more than 6 pulls.
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