Stop The Engine - Craftsman C950-52133-0 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
8. Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (A, Figure
8). Pull the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt,
then pull rapidly.
A
WARNING: Rapid retraction of the starter cord
(kickback) will pull your hand and arm toward the
engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones,
fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. When starting
engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after three attempts, see an
authorized dealer.

STOP THE ENGINE

Before stopping the engine, allow it to run for a few minutes to help
dry off any moisture on the engine.
WARNING: Gasoline and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns or death. DO NOT choke the
carburetor to stop the engine.
1. Move the throttle control lever (A, Figure 10) to SLOW and
then to the STOP position.
2. Turn the ON/OFF key (B) to the OFF position.
3. Remove the key. Keep the key out of the reach of children.
4. After the engine stops, turn the fuel shut-off valve (C) to the
closed position.
9. Electric Start: First connect the extension cord to the power
cord receptacle and then into a wall receptacle. If additional
extension cord is required, make sure it is three-wire.
WARNING: If the extension cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer (or its service agent)
or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
10. Electric Start: Depress the starter push button (A, Figure 9).
After you start the engine, first disconnect the extension cord
from the wall receptacle and then from the power cord
receptacle (B).
IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the starter, use short
starting cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one minute
between starting cycles.
Figure 8
NOTE: If the engine does not start after three attempts, see an
authorized dealer.
11. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes. Then slowly
move the choke control knob to the RUN position.
B
C
A
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A
B
Figure 9
Figure 10