Starting/Stopping Instructions - Craftsman WEEDWACKER INCREDI-PULL 316.791700 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 to be in the
starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 11). To avoid
serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position
while starting.
NOTE: This unit uses the Incredi-Pull™ starting system, which
significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to 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
Control is in the ON (I)
position at all times
(Fig. 9).
IF COLD... For cold weather
conditions (below 40°F),
flip the cold weather start
lever (Fig. 10) down to the
start/closed position and
continue to step 3. DO
NOT flip this lever down if
the temperature is above
40°F.
3. Fully press and release the
primer bulb 10 times, slowly.
Some amount of fuel should
be visible in the primer bulb
(Fig. 10). If fuel can not be
seen in the bulb, press and
release the bulb until fuel is
visible.
4. With the unit in the starting
position, do not squeeze the
throttle control (Fig. 11). Pull
the starter rope in a controlled
motion until unit starts.
IF COLD... For cold weather
conditions (below 40°F),
flip the cold weather
start lever back up to the
run/open position after
the unit has started and
before squeezing the
throttle control.
5. Once the unit starts, wait 60
seconds and then squeeze the
throttle control.
6. Continue squeezing the
throttle control for an
additional 30 to 60 seconds to let the engine warm up. The unit may be
used during this time.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine stops while squeezing the throttle, go back to step 4.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Control in the OFF (O) position until the unit
comes to a complete stop. (Fig. 9)

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

OFF (O)
ON ( I )
Throttle
Control
Fig. 9
Cold Weather Primer Bulb
Start Lever
Run/Open
Close/Start
Fig. 10
Starting
Position
Throttle Control
Fig. 11
IF USING THE OPTIONAL PLUG-IN POWER START
OR POWER BIT START ACCESSORY
NOTE: This unit can use a Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start
optional accessory!
Please refer to the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start operator's
manual for proper use of this feature. (Items may be sold separately!
Please refer to page 10 of this manual for more information about
these accessories.)
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to 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 Control is in the
ON (I) position at all times (Fig. 9).
IF COLD... For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the cold weather start
lever (Fig. 10) down to the start/closed position and continue to step
3. DO NOT flip this lever down if the temperature is above 40°F.
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount
of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb (Fig. 10). If fuel can not be
seen in the bulb, press and release the bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 11). Place the Plug-In Power Start
or Power Bit Start into the back of the unit. Refer to the Operation
section of the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start operator's manual.
5. Do not squeeze the throttle control. Press and hold the ON (I) button
of the Plug-in Power Start or Power Bit Start equipped drill in intervals
no longer than 2 seconds each until the unit starts.
IF COLD... For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the cold weather
start lever back up to the run/open position.
6. Remove the Plug-In Power Start or drill from the unit.
7. Wait 60 seconds; then squeeze the throttle control.
8. Continue squeezing the throttle control for an additional 30 to 60 seconds
to let the engine warm up. The unit may be used during this time.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine stops while squeezing the throttle, go back to step 4.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Control in the OFF (O) position until the unit
comes to a complete stop. (Fig. 9)
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