Craftsman 358.794771 Operator's Manual page 10

leaded gasoline. Included with this blow-
er is a 312 ounce container of oil. Pour
the entire contents of this container into
1 gallon of gasoline to achieve the prop-
er fuel mixture. DO NOT USE automotive
oil or boat oil. These oils will cause en-
gine 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 fol-
low the safety rules relating to fuel be-
fore 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 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 alter-
native in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage.
Craftsman brand oil is already blended
with fuel stabilizer. See the STORAGE
section for additional information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR ENGINE
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Push and hold the STOP switch in the
STOP position until the engine stops.
HOW TO START YOUR ENGINE
_WARNING: You MUST make sure
the tubes are secure before using the
unit.
• Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3
meters) away from the fueling site.
• Hold the unit in the starting position
as shown. Make sure the blower end
is directed away from people, ani-
mals, glass, and solid objects.
STARTING POSITION
Blower
_IL WARNING: When starting engine,
hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set
unit on any surface except a clean, hard
area when starting engine or while en-
gine 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, damag-
ing the unit or property, or causing seri-
ous injury to bystanders or the operator.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of fuel)
1. Move the throttle position lever
(cruise control) to the idle position.
Throttle
Position
Lever
(Oruise
Control)
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. Move the start lever to the START
position.
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