Starting And Stopping - Craftsman S165 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. 5).
WARNING:
Never operate the unit without the guide bar
and saw chain properly installed. Make sure the bar-
retaining nuts are tight and the guide bar cover is securely
assembled. Make sure the saw chain is properly
tensioned. Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension
instructions in the Maintenance section.
WARNING:
The saw chain will spin after the engine
starts. Keep hands and feet clear of the saw chain and do
not allow the saw chain to contact any object(s).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Before Starting the Unit
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
3. Fill the chain oil reservoir with bar and chain oil. Refer to Adding
Bar and Chain Oil in the Maintenance section.
4. Make sure the chain brake is disengaged. Refer to Testing the
Chain Brake in the Assembly section.
Starting the Unit
1. Move the On/Off switch to the On position (Fig. 3).
2. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 4). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
3. Pull the choke knob out to Position 1 (Fig. 4).
NOTE: DO NOT touch the throttle control (Fig. 3) until step 10.
4. Set the unit on a flat, level surface. Clear the area of any objects
that could contact the saw chain.
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 5). Hold the front handle with
the left hand. Hold the starter rope grip with the right hand.
Insert the right foot into the boot loop to help hold the unit firmly
in place.
6. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 times
(Fig. 5).
7. Push the choke knob in to Position 2 (Fig. 4).
8. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 5
times to start the engine.
9. Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
10. Press and hold the throttle lockout. Lightly squeeze and release
the throttle control to idle the engine.
WARNING:
The saw chain should not move when the
engine runs at idle. If it does move, refer to Adjusting the
Idle Speed in the Maintenance section.
11. To reduce the chance of injury, engage the chain brake until you
are ready to begin operation. When ready, disengage the chain
brake. Then press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throttle
control to accelerate the engine, as needed.

STARTING AND STOPPING

Position 1
12
On/Off Switch (I = On / O = Off)
Fig. 3
Position 2
Primer Bulb
Fig. 4
Starter
Rope Grip
Boot Loop
Fig. 5
Throttle Control
Throttle Lockout
Choke Knob
Starting
Position