Before Starting Engine - Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.795050 Operator's Manual

KNOW YOUR BRUSHWACKER
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustmtionswith your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca-
tion of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Trigger Handle
Handlebar
Pdrner
Starter Bulb
Muffler
ON/STOP SWITCH
The On/Stop switch is located on the
engine and is used to stop the engine.
Push the switch to the stop position to
stop the unit•
PRIMER BULB
The primer bulb removes air from the
fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This
allows you to start the engine with few-
er pulls on the starter rope. Activate
the primer bulb by pressing it and al-
lowing it to retum to its original form.
CHOKE
The choke helps to supply fuel to the
carburetor during starting. This allows
you to start a cold engine. Activate the
choke by moving the choke lever to
the Full position. After the engine has
started, move the choke to the Off
position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
informationin the safety rules before
you begin. Ifyou do not understand
the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel
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FUELING ENGINE -
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.
We recommend Craftsman brand oil.
Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1
(A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing3.2
ounces of oil with I gallon of unleaded
gasoline). DO NOTUSE automotive oil
or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixingfuel,
foliow']f_]'mctions printed on container.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
turs which leads to separation and
formationof acids duringstorage.
Acidicgas can damage the fuel sys-
tam of an engine while in storage.
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 untilthe fuel lines
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 addi-
tional information.