Craftsman CMXGAAMA27BL Operator's Manual page 10

This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric 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
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 5).
NOTE: This unit includes a cruise control, which allows the operator
to maintain the desired engine speed without having to squeeze
the throttle control.
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.
Starting the Unit
Read the Operator's Manual that came with the electric start
accessory before attempting these instructions.
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 6). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
2. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 6).
3. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 7).
4. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig. 8).
5. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control
to the HI (fast) position (Fig. 5).
NOTE: Continue to SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle control, or
keep the cruise control in the HI (fast) position, for ALL
further steps (Fig. 5).
6. Run the electric start accessory for 2 seconds.
7. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 6).
8. Run the electric start accessory in intervals no longer than 2
seconds each until the unit starts.
9. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit, unless specified
otherwise in the electric start accessory Operator's Manual.
10. Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
11. Move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 6). Allow the engine to
warm up 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. 6)
and continue the warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts: Move the choke lever
to Position 3. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the
cruise control to the HI (fast) position. Run the electric start
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts.
IF... the engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with
step 7.
USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
Electric Start Port
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the
LO (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. 5).
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Fig. 8