Howto Start The Engine - Craftsman 536.772321 Operator's Manual

How To Start The Engine
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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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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.
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Figure 8." Operating Controls
A
Figure 9."Primer Button
3 With your left hand, pull back and hold the engine
stop lever (B) in the operating position.
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.
If assistance is needed, see the "Troubleshooting"
Chart,
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WARNING
- Before starting the engine, make sure to raise
the blade.
- When starting engine, pull the starter rope
handle slowlyuntil resistance is felt.then pull
rapidly.
Remove all external equipment!engine loads
before starting engine.
- Direct-coupled equipment con- ponents such
as. but not limited to. blades, impellers, pulleys,
sprockets, etc.. must be securely attached.
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