Preparing For Operation; Engine Starting Procedure - Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 636.795454 Owner's Manual

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Figure 6
Shoulder harness fitting procedure,
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PREPARING FOR OPERATION
Fuel and oil mixture
Inspect the fuel tank and fill with clean, fresh
fuel of the proper mixture. This engine requires
a mixture of gasoline of between 20 and 25
parts gasoline tolPart oil (1 gal. gasoline to 6 oz.
oil) of regular leaded gasoline. Use 32-36555
Craftsman Engine Oil or a high grade two stroke
cycle engine oil For the first twenty hours, use
the mixing ratio of between 15 and 20 to 1.
DO NOT USE (OUTBOARD MOTOR) OIL
DO NOT MIX GASOLINE AND OIL
DIRECTLY IN THE ENGINE FUELTANK.
IMPORTANT: Failure to follow proper fuel mix
instructions could result in serious damage to
the engine.
CAUTION:
When preparing fuel mixture, mix only the amount needed
for the job you are to do. Do not use fuel mixture that has
been stored longer than two (2) months. Fuel mixture
stored longer than this will cause hard starting and poor
performance. If fuel mix has been stored longer than this
time it should be removed and filled with a fresh mixture.
CAUTION! NEVER fill the fuel tank to the inlet port
level.
NEVER add fuel to the tank in a closed un-ventilated
area,
DO NOT add fuel to this unit close to an open fire or
sparks.
BE SURE to wipe off spilled fuel before attempting to
start the engine.
DO NOT attempt to refuel an extremely hot engine,
Check points before operation
CHECK for loose bolts, nuts and fittings.
CHECK the air cleaner for dirt. Clean the air filter of all
dirt, etc. before the operation.
ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
1. When starting the engine, set the toggle switch at "ON"°
2. Open the fuel valve. The valve is open when in line with
the fuel line and closed when 90°to it. Figure 7.
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OFF ON
Figure 7
The choke control is a "Lever" type. (See Figure 8 ). To
choke the engine, push the choke lever to "CLOSE"
(CHOKE) position. NOTE: If the engine is warm, it
may be started with the choke lever mid-way between
"OPEN" (RUN) and "CLOSE", depending on the in-
dividual engine. Figure 8.
OPEN (RUN) .
Figure 8
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