Craftsman BP410 Operator's Manual page 11

This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric start accessory
operator's manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local Craftsman retailer, call 1-888-331-4569 or
visit www.craftsman.com for more information.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 9).
NOTE: This unit includes a cruise control, which allows the operator
to maintain the desired engine speed without having to squeeze
the throttle control.
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
Read the Operator's Manual that came with the electric start
accessory before attempting these instructions.
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 10).
2. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 10).
3. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 11).
4. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig. 12).
5. Move the cruise control to the LO (slow) position (Fig. 9).
NOTE: Keep the cruise control in the LO (slow) position and DO
NOT squeeze the throttle control until step 10 (Fig. 9).
6. Run the electric start accessory for 2 seconds.
7. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 10).
8. Run the electric start accessory in intervals no longer than 2
seconds each until the unit starts.
9. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit, unless specified
otherwise in the electric start accessory Operator's Manual.
10. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control
to the HI (fast) position (Fig. 9). Allow the engine to warm up for
30 to 60 seconds.
11. Continue to squeeze the throttle control or keep the cruise
control in the HI (fast) position. Move the choke lever to
Position 3 (Fig. 10). Allow the engine to warm up for an
additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time.
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.
12. Put on the harness. Refer to Using the Harness.
IF... the engine does not start, repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts: Move the choke
lever to Position 3. Move the cruise control to the HI (fast)
position. Run the electric start accessory in intervals no longer
than 2 seconds each until the unit starts.
IF... the engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with
step 7.
USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
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. 9).
11
Electric Start
Port
Fig. 12