Starting A Cold Or Warm Engine After Running Out Of Fuel; Maintenance; Customer Responsibilities; Difficult Starting Or Starting A Flooded Engine - Craftsman 358.797770 Operator's Manual

Throttle
Trigger
Switch
Throttle Lock
Choke __ Lever
STARTING A COLD ENGINE OR A
WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING
OUT OF FUEL
• Activate the throttle lock.
• Move choke to FULL CHOKE position.
• Press primer bulb 6 times.
• Sharply pull starter handle until engine
attempts to run, NO MORE THAN 5
PULLS.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is try-
ing to start before the 5th pull, go to the
next step.
• Move choke to HALF CHOKE position.
• Sharply pull starter handle until engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE: If engine has not started after 6
pulls, repeat all of the above steps.
• After a 10 second warm-up, move
choke to the OFF CHOKE position.
• Squeeze and release the throttle trig-
ger to allow engine to idle.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
NOTE: If engine dies with choke at OFF
CHOKE position, move the choke to the-
HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter
rope 6 more times. If engine does not
start and operate properly, refer to "Car-
buretor Adjustments."
• To stop engine, push and hold the
STOP switch until the engine stops.
FOR A WARM ENGINE
• Move choke to OFF CHOKE position.
• Activate the throttle lock.
• Press primer bulb 6 times.
• Sharply pull the starter rope until the
engine runs.
NOTE: If engine does not run after 5
pulls, it is probably flooded. Wait a few
minutes and repeat procedure with
choke at OFF CHOKE.
• To stop engine, push and hold the
STOP switch until engine stops.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by plac-
ing choke lever in the OFF CHOKE posi-
tion. Activate the throttle lock; then, pull
rope until engine starts. After the engine
starts, squeeze and release the throttle
trigger to allow engine to idle.
Starting could require pulling the starter
handle many times depending on how
badly unit is flooded. If unit still doesn't
start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING
chart or call 1-800-235-5878.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for Loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Clean unit and labels
Clean air filter
Replace spark plug
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
Yearly
GEN ERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to oper-
ator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator
must maintain unit as instruct-ed in this
manual. Various adjustments will need to
be made periodically to properly main-
tain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Refer replacement of damaged/worn
parts to your Sears Service Center.
• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly by holding
the switch in the STOP position. Make
sure engine stops; then restart engine
and continue.
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