Before Starting Engine - Craftsman Weedwacker 358.798550 Operator's Manual

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THISOPERATOR'SMANUALAND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATINGYOUR
UNIT.Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
p_ Assist Handle
Tube
Engine Stop "" Throttle Trimmer
Swftch Trigger Head
Spark Ptug
Starter
Rope Start!Run Shield
Knob \
Primer
='-'" Bulb Line
Fuel Mix Limiter
FitF Cap Blade
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
The engine stop switch is used to stop
engine, Push and hold the engine stop
STOP or OF_O
switch in the sition until
the engine has fully stopp ,
PRIMER BULB
The primer bulb removes air from the
fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This
allows you to start the engine with few-
er pulls on the starter rope. Activate
the primer bulb by pressing it and a!-
Fowing it to return to its original form.
STARTIRUN KNOB
The START/RUN knob helps to supply
fuel to the carburetor during starting.
This allows you to start a cold engine.
Activate the START/RUN knob by mov-
ing the knob to the STARTposition. Af-
ter the engine has started, move knob
to the RUN position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before
you begin. If you do not understand
the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel
your unit. Call the 1-800 number listed
on the front of this manual,
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline, Before operation,
gasotine 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 40:1
(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 fuet is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules
relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty fuel
system before storage for 30 days or
longer. Drain gas tank, start engine and
let it run until fuei linesand carburetor
are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor clean-
er products in the fue! tank or perma-
nent damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for addition-
al information.
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