Craftsman WEEDWACKER 316.711200 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. 6).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 7). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
NOTE: Press the primer bulb 12 times if the temperature is below
50°F or if the unit was in storage for more than 2 weeks.
4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8).
5. Insert the Speed Start™ accessory into the Speed Start™ port
(Fig. 18). Refer to the Operation section of the Speed Start™
accessory operator's manual.
NOTE: SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle control for ALL further steps.
6. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 6). Run the Speed
Start™ accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each
until the unit starts.
7. Remove the Speed Start™ accessory from the unit.
8. Continue to squeeze 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 unit does not start, press the primer bulb 5 times and begin
the starting procedure with step 4.
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. 6).
USING THE SPEED START™ ACCESSORY
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