Craftsman 917.776741 Owner's Manual page 9

CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.776741
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ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.
Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
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octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Pur-
chase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation
and for ma tion of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. To avoid
engine problems, the fuel system should
be emptied before stor age of 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. See Storage In struc tions for
additional information. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
Engine
oil cap
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TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, move engine brake
control lever to OFF position.
TO START ENGINE
NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the
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engine, a small amount of smoke may be
present during the initial use of the prod-
uct and should be considered normal.
NOTE: Your engine is equipped with an
automatic choke system. No priming or
choking is required before starting.
1. Move engine brake control lever to
RUN position.
2. Hold upper handle firmly and pull
starter handle quickly. Do not allow
starter rope to snap back.
Starter
handle
TRIMMING TIPS
• If the weeds or grass are tall and thick,
operate the trimmer at a slower walking
Gasoline
filler cap speed.
• Frequently clean the underside of the
trimmer to remove any grass build up.
Keep top of engine around starter clear
and clean of grass clippings and chaff.
This will help engine air flow and extend
engine life.
• For best results and longer lasting
line, use the ends of the line to do the
cutting. This is easily done by moving
slowly through very thick and heavy
weeds.
• Use the left side of trimmer when trim-
ming along fences, walls, flowerbeds
and other such objects.
• If trimmer lines become too short, it
will take longer to complete the job. If
trimmer lines are worn to less than half
their original length, they should be
replaced. See "TO REPLACE TRIMMER
LINE" in the Maintenance section of this
manual.
• Trimmer head contact with concrete, as-
phalt or other hard surfaces may cause
premature wear of the ball on bottom of
trimmer head.
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Engine
brake
control