Starting And Stopping - Craftsman WS430 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. 17).
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. 15).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
Starting the Unit
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 16).
2. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 17).
3. Press and hold the throttle lockout (Fig. 15). Squeeze and hold
the throttle control (Fig. 15).
4. Continue to hold the throttle lockout and throttle control. Pull the
starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit
starts (Fig. 17).
IF... the engine does not start after pulling the starter rope 10 times,
repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine fails to start after 3 attempts, begin the starting
procedure with step 2.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, repeat
the starting procedure.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... repeat the starting procedure.
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. 15).

STARTING AND STOPPING

Throttle Control
Primer Bulb
12
Throttle
Lockout
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Starter Rope Grip
Throttle Control
Fig. 17
On/Off Switch
(I = On / O = Off)
Starting
Position