Craftsman Weedwacker 316.711170 Operator's Manual page 11

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. 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. Flip the choke lever clockwise until it clicks (Fig. 9).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 10).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 7). Insert the Speed
Start™ accessory into the Speed Start™ port (Fig. 11). 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. Idle the engine for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit stops during this
time, squeeze the throttle control and run the Speed Start™
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts.
9. Remove the Speed Start™ accessory from the unit.
10. Squeeze and hold the throttle control. Allow the engine to warm
up for 30 to 60 seconds.
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 unit is hot and fails to start within 3 pulls of the starter rope,
squeeze the throttle control and run the Speed Start™
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts.
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. 7).
USING THE SPEED START™ ACCESSORY
Item No.
316.85951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plug-In Power Start
316.85952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power Bit Start
316.85953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cordless Power Start
11
Description
Speed Start™
Port
Fig. 11