Starting And Stopping - Craftsman WS235 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 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. 20).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: To prevent the throttle control from being squeezed
accidentally, this unit has a throttle lockout. The throttle control
cannot be squeezed unless the throttle lockout is also engaged.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 18).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
3. Put the shoulder strap over the operator's head and onto the left
shoulder (Fig. 20).
Starting the Unit
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 18) until step 6.
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 19).
2. Flip the choke lever clockwise until it clicks (Fig. 19).
3. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 20).
4. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the
unit starts (Fig. 20).
5. Idle the engine for 30 seconds.
6. Press and hold the throttle lockout (Fig. 18). Squeeze the throttle
control as needed for operation (Fig. 18).
IF... the engine does not start after pulling the starter rope 10 times,
repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine is already warm: Press and hold the throttle lockout.
Squeeze and hold the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.
After Starting the Unit
1. Snap the shoulder strap clip onto the shoulder strap / harness
loop. Adjust the shoulder strap to fit the operator. Refer to
Assembling and Using the Shoulder Strap.
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. 18).

STARTING AND STOPPING

Throttle Control
Starter Rope Grip
14
Throttle
Lockout
Fig. 18
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
On/Off Switch
(I = On / O = Off)
Starting
Position
Shoulder
Strap