Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.745500 Instruction Manual page 11

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 en-
gine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty, Use fresh fuel
next season, Never use engine or car-
buretor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may oc-
cur, See the STORAGE section for
additional information,
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• To stop the engine, move the
ON/OFF switch to the OFF position,
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HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
_ WARNING: The trimmer head
will turn while starting the engine.
Avoid any contact with the muffler. A
hot muffler can cause serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle
trigger until the engine has started and
runs,
1, Set unit on a flat surface,
2, Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position,
3, Slowly press the primer bulb 6
times,
4, Move the start lever to the START
position,
Primer Bulb
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply
until engine starts and runs.
6. Allow unit to run for 10-15 seconds,
then fully squeeze the throttle trigger
to disengage the starting system.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. Move the start lever to the RUN
position.
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig-
ger. Keep throttle trigger fully
squeezed until engine runs
smoothly.
4. Pull starter rope sharply while
squeezing throttle trigger until en-
gine runs.
NOTE: Normally, the warm starting
procedure can be used within 5-10
minutes after the unit is turned OFR If
the unit sits for more than 10 minutes
without being ran, it will be necessary
to start the unit by following the steps
under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or
following the starting instruction steps
shown on the unit.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by
placing the ON/OFF switch in the ON
position. Move the start lever to the
RUN position and fully squeeze throttle
trigger. Pull the starter handle repeat-
edly while squeezing throttle trigger
until engine starts and runs. This
could require pulling the starter handle
many times, depending on how badly
the unit is flooded.
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