Howto Start The Engine - Craftsman 536.772350 Operator's Manual

How To Start The Engine
I WARNING
Push the primer button (A) three times. Wait
approximately two seconds between each push.
See Figure 9.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the primer button to
start a warm engine.
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_ Do not staA or run enginein enclose d area,
even if doors or windows are open/
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1 Before starting the engine, make sure to raise the
blade. To raise the blade, move the depth control
lever (D) forward until the blade will not contact the
ground. See Figure 8.
A
Figure 9: Primer Button
3 With your left hand, pull back and hold the engine
stop lever (B) in the operating position. See
Figure 8.
4 To start the engine, hold the starter rope handle
(C) firmly with your right hand.
5 Slowly pull the starter rope handle until resistance
is felt, then pull quickly. DO NOT allow the starter
rope to snap back. Let the rope slowly rewind. If
the engine fails to start after three pulls, push the
primer button two times and again pull the starter
rope handle.
6 If assistance is needed, see the "Troubleshooting"
Chart.
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Figure 8." Operating Controls
WARNING
,Before starting theengine ! makesure to raise
the blade.
. When sta,ing engine pJthestarter rope
h:_ddl;, slowlyuntil resistance is felt then pull
t Remo ve all extema! equiPment/engine loads :
before starting
_ Direct-coupled equipment components such
as, but not limited to, blades; imPeHersl pulleysl
sprockets, etc./must be securely attached.
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