Starting Instructions; Stopping Instructions - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 316.796140 Operator's Manual

WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust
fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
starter rope (Fig. 8). To avoid serious injury, the
you are in the starting position when pulling the
operator and un t must be n a stab epos t on wh e
starting.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Checktheoillevelinthecrankcase. Referto
Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline.
Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off
Stop Control is in the ON ( I ) position at all
times.
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in
the primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 8). If you can't
see fuel in the bulb. press and release the bulb as
many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.
4. Place the choke lever in Position f (Fig. 8).
5. Crouch in the starting posNon (Fig. 9). Squeeze the
throttle control lever. Pull the starter rope out with a
slot, and steady motion 5 times.
6. Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 8).
7. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter
rope out with a slot, and steady motion 1 to 4 times
to start the engine.
8. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to
warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
9. Place the choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 8). The unit
is ready for use.
IF-. The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF-. The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place
the choke lever in Position 3 and squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope out with a slot,
and steady motion 3 to 8 times, the engine should
start. If not. pull 3 to 8 more times.
NOTE: The unit uses the Incredi-RuIP M starting system
with MAX FIRE IGNITION
TM
. which significantly
reduces the effort required to start the engine.
You must pull the starter rope out far enough to
hear the engine attempt to start. There is no
need to pull the rope briskly-- there is no harsh
resistance when pulling. Be aware that this
starting method is vastly different from (and
much easier than) what you may be used to.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the
engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (0)
position until engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 7)
Stop/Off (O) .
Throttle Control
Fig, 7
OhokeLever
Fig. 8
Throttle Control
Fig, 9
Start/On (I)
Primer Bulb