Starting And Stopping - Craftsman INCREDI-PULL 316.79160 SERIES Operator's Manual

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WARNING:

Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated

outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be

lethal in a confined area.

WARNING:

Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid

serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable

position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 5).

WARNING:

When starting the unit, make sure it is not

directed toward people, animals, windows, automobiles or

loose debris.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: This unit uses the INCREDI-PULL™ starting system, which

significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine.

NOTE: This unit includes a cruise control, which allows the operator

to maintain the desired engine speed without having to squeeze

the throttle control.

1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.

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. 3).

3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 4).

4. Move the cruise control to the LO (slow) position (Fig. 3).

NOTE: Keep the cruise control in the LO (slow) position and DO

NOT squeeze the throttle control until step 9 (Fig. 3).

5. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Flip the choke lever

clockwise until it clicks into the START position (Fig. 4).

6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Crouch in the starting

position (Fig. 5).

7. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a

controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.

8. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Idle the engine for 30

seconds.

9. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control

to the HI (fast) position (Fig. 3).

NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates

without hesitation.

NOTE: Once the engine is properly warmed, the cruise control may

be adjusted and the throttle control can be used normally.

IF... the engine does not start after pulling the starter rope 10 times,

repeat the starting procedure, beginning with step 3.

IF... the engine is already warm: Squeeze and hold the throttle control

or move the cruise control to the HI (fast) position. Pull the starter

rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the LO

(slow) position, 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. 3).