Craftsman 41CR2BEG799 Operator's Manual page 11

NOTE: This unit can use a Speed Start™ Accessory!
Please refer to the Speed Start™ accessory operator's manual
for the proper use of this feature. (Items Sold Separately! Refer
to the Speed Start™ Accessory section of this manual for more
information about these Speed Start™ accessories.)
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
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. 7).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 8). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 8).
5. Move the cruise control to the FAST position (Fig. 7).
NOTE: Keep the cruise control in the FAST position for ALL further
steps.
6. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 9).
7. Insert the Speed Start™ accessory into the Speed Start™ port
(Fig. 16). Refer to the Operation section of the Speed Start™
accessory operator's manual.
8. Run the Speed Start™ accessory for 2 seconds.
9. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 8).
10. Run the Speed Start™ accessory in intervals no longer than 2
seconds each until the unit starts.
11. Remove the Speed Start™ accessory from the unit.
12. Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
13. Move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 8) and continue
warming the engine 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.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 8)
and continue the warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, move the choke
lever to Position 3 and move the cruise control to the FAST
position. Run the Speed Start™ accessory in intervals no longer
than 2 seconds each until the unit starts. The engine should
start. If it does not, repeat this instruction.
IF... the engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with
step 9.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the
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. 7).
USING THE SPEED START™ ACCESSORY
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