Craftsman 358.798980 Operator's Manual page 6

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before
you begin. If you do not understand the
safely rules, do not aflempt to fuel your
unit. Call 1-800-235-5878.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline, Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.
We recommend Craftsman brand oil.
Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40: f
(A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive oil
or boat oil. These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcoho!
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads fo separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acid-
ic gas can damage the fuel system of
an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or longer, Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alterna-
tive in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage, CraBs-
man brand oil is already blended with
fuel stabilizer. See the STORAGE Sec-
tion for additional information.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Move On/Stop switch to STOP.
, If engine does not stop. move the
choke to the Full position.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
You MUST make sure the tubes are se-
cure before using the unit,
• Fuel engine. Move el least 10 feet (3
meters) away from the fueling site.
• Hold the unit in the staffing position
as shown. Make sure the blower end
is directed away from people, ani-
mals, glass, and solid objects.
Stading Positions_
WARNING: When startingengine, hold
the unit as illustrated.Do not set unit on
any sudace except a dean, hard area
when starting engine or while engine is
running. Debris such as gravel, sand.
dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by
the air intake and thrown out through the
discharge opening, damaging the unit or
property, or _using s.ed(yJs iniu_ to by-
standers or the operator.
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STARTING A COLD ENGINE OR A
WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING
OUT OF FUEL
• Move switch Io the ON position.
• Activate the throttle lock.
• Move choke to FULL position.
• Press primer bulb 6 times.
• Sharply pull starter rope 5 times.
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