Craftsman WEEDWACKER INCREDI-PULL 316.731930 Operator's Manual page 12

This unit can be started with an optional Speed Start™ accessory
(items sold separately). Please refer to the Speed Start™ accessory
operator's manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local Craftsman retailer, call 1-800-469-4663 or
visit www.craftsman.com for more information.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 8).
IF COLD... In cold weather (below 40°F), move the cold weather
start lever to the Closed position (Fig. 10). DO NOT move the
cold weather start lever to the Closed position if the
temperature is above 40°F.
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 9). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 11).
5. Insert the Speed Start™ accessory into the Speed Start™ port
(Fig. 12). Refer to the Operation section of the Speed Start™
accessory operator's manual.
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 8). Run the Speed
Start™ accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each
until the unit starts.
7. Remove the Speed Start™ accessory from the unit.
IF COLD... In cold weather (below 40°F), move the cold weather
start lever back to the Open position (Fig. 10).
8. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Allow the engine to warm
up for 60 seconds.
9. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 8). Continue warming
the engine for an additional 30 to 60 seconds. The unit may be
used during this time.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, begin
the starting procedure with step 4.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... begin the starting procedure with step 3.
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. 8).
USING THE SPEED START™ ACCESSORY
Item No.
316.85951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plug-In Power Start
316.85951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power Bit Start
316.85953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cordless Power Start
12
Description
Speed Start™
Port
Fig. 12