Using The Speed Start Accessory - Craftsman WEEDWACKER Incredi-Pull 316.731970 Operator's Manual

This unit c anbestarted w ithanoptional Speed S tart
TM
accessory
(items sold separately). Please refer to the Speed Start
TM
accessory
operator's manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local Craftsman retailer, call 1-800-469-4663 or
visit www.craftsman.com for more information.
Item No. Description
316.85951 .............................. Plug-in Power Start
316.85951 .................................. Power Bit Start
316.85953 ............................. Cordless Power Start
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. 8).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 9). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 10).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 11).
6. insert the Speed Start
TM
accessory into the Speed Start
TM
port
(Fig. 12). Refer to the Operation section of the Speed Start
TM
accessory operator's manual.
NOTE: SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle control for ALL further steps.
7. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 8). Run the Speed
Start
TM
accessory for 2 seconds.
8. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever
to Position 2 (Fig. 10).
9. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Run the Speed Start
TM
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts.
10. Remove the Speed Start
TM
accessory from the unit.
11. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Allow the engine to
warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
12. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever
to Position 3 (Fig. 10) and continue warming the engine for an
additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 10)
and continue the warm-up.
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 and squeeze the throttle control. Run the
Speed Start
TM
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds
each until the unit starts. The engine should start. If it does not,
repeat this instruction.
IF... the engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with
step 8.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... Move the choke lever to Position 2,
press the primer bulb 10 times, squeeze the throttle control, and
run the Speed Start
TM
accessory in intervals no longer than 2
seconds each until the unit starts. Run the unit for 2-5 minutes.
The unit may be used during this time. Then move the choke
lever to Position 3.
Fig. 12
_il" i
....... _------- Speed Start
TM
Port
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. 9).
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