Craftsman WEEDWACKER 316.74087 Series Operator's Manual page 14

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 1-888-331-4569 or
visit www.craftsman.com for more information.
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. 14).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 15). If
fuel cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the
primer bulb until fuel is visible.
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle control until step 8 (Fig. 14).
4. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Flip the choke lever
clockwise until it clicks into the START position (Fig. 15).
5. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Crouch in the starting
position (Fig. 16).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Insert the Speed Start™
accessory into the Speed Start™ port (Fig. 17). Refer to the
Operation section of the Speed Start™ accessory operator's
manual.
7. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Run the Speed Start™
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts.
8. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Remove the Speed
Start™ accessory from the unit.
9. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Idle the engine for 30
seconds.
10. Press and hold the throttle lockout (Fig. 14). Squeeze the throttle
control as needed for operation (Fig. 14).
NOTE: To prevent the throttle control from being squeezed
accidentally, this unit has a throttle lockout. The throttle control
cannot be squeezed unless the throttle lockout is also engaged.
IF... the engine does not start after running the Speed Start™
accessory for 10 intervals, repeat the starting procedure,
beginning with step 3.
IF... the engine is already warm: Insert the Speed Start™ accessory
into the Speed Start™ port. Press and hold the throttle lockout.
Squeeze and hold the throttle control. Run the Speed Start™
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts. Remove the Speed Start™ accessory from the unit.
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. 14).
USING THE SPEED START™ ACCESSORY
SPEED START ACCESSORIES
Item No.
316.85951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plug-In Power Start
316.85952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power Bit Start
316.85953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cordless Power Start
14
Description
Speed Start™
Port
Fig. 17