Preparing For Operation; Precautions During Operation; Starting And Stopping - Craftsman 636.79667 Owner's Manual

PREPARaHG FOR OPERATaON
Fuel and oil mixture
inspect the fuel tank and flit with clean, fresh fuel of
the proper mixture This engine requires a mixture of
t6 parts gasofine to t part oil (1 gal gasoline to 8 oz
oil) Use 71-36555 Craftsman Engine Oil or a high grade
b_vo cycle engine oi!.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
{called gasohot or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied
before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lir_es and carburetor
are empty,. Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instruct{arts
for additional information
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
DO NOT MIX GASOLINE AND OIL DIRECT-
LY tN THE ENGINE FUEL TANK,
IMPORTANT: Failure to follow proper fuel mix
instructions could result in serious damage to
the engine
CAUTION:
Nhen preparing fuel mixture mix only the amount needed
for the job you are to do Do not use fuel mixture that has
been stored longer than two (2} months Fuel mixture
stored longer than [his will cause hard starting and poor
iperformance tf fuel mix has been stored longer t:han this
itime it should be replaced and filled with a fresh mixture.
CAUTION! NEVER over Fill Fuel Tank
NEVER add fuel to the tank in a closed un-ventilated are&
DO NOT add fuel to this unit near an open fire or sparks.
BE SURE to wipe off spilled fuel before attempting to start
the engine,
DO NOT attempt to refuel an extremely hot engine.
Check points before operation
CHECK for loose bolts, nuts and fittings
Clean the air lifter of all dirt, etc before the operation_
PRSCAUTIONS DURSNG OPERATION
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If the blades have stopped on account of a branch
caught during the trimming, be sure to stop the engine
and eliminate the branch. Refrain from cutting too
hard or too thick a branch (over ¼°' in diameterL
When the machine is running, never touch the blades
Never point the blades toward a person.
Hold 8USHWACKE R firmly with both hands.
The engine speed must not be excessive but iust enough
to do the cutting
5. To avoid a burn, do not touch the engine during the
operation or immediately after stopping the englne_
Handle the engine after it is completely cooled.
6 Never operate BUSHWACKER on unstable ground or
standing on tiptoe Never use it while climbing a ladder,
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Do not use the 8USHWACKER continuously for a tong
time. It is. normal tO take a break of 10 to 20 minutes
after every 50_minute operation.
Never leave the 8USHWACKER running unattended,
If there is any trouble during operation, be sure to stop
the engine first. (Move the switch to STOP.}
STARTINCI _,ND STOPPING
1. When starting the engine, set the switch to START,
(Figure 1 )
Switch
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Figure 1
The choke control is a "Lever" type (See. Figure 2L To
choke the engine, push the choke lever to "Close"
position. NOTE: If the engine is warm, it may be
started with the choke lever mid-way between "OPEN"
and "CLOSE", depending on the individual engine.
Figure 2