Starting/Stopping Instructions - Craftsman 316.794970 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a
confined area.
WARNING:
starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 11
and 12). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit
must be in a stable position while starting.
Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard
area while starting. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust
and grass could be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out by the discharge opening. This could
damage the unit, property, or cause serious injury to
bystanders or the operator.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
WARNING:
always remove the vacuum bag prior to
refueling the unit. The bag may become a
fire hazard when saturated with fuel.
2. The On/Off Stop Control is in the ON (I) position at all
times (Fig. 10).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 10). If you can't see fuel
in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times
as it takes before you can see fuel in it.
4. Place the unit in the starting position (Fig. 11) as a
blower, Fig. 12 as a vacuum). Move the throttle
control to the idle position (
especially important during cold starting.
5. Push the red EZ-Fire™ Lever towards the primer
bulb until it clicks and locks into place (Fig. 10).
NOTE: The unit uses the Incredi-Pull™ starting system
with MAX FIRE IGNITION™, which significantly
reduces the effort required to start the engine. You
must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear
the engine attempt to start. There is no need to pull
the rope briskly-- there is no harsh resistance when
pulling. Be aware that this starting method is vastly
different from (and much easier than) what you may
be used to.
6. Pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady
motion until the engine attempts to start. Repeat until
the engine starts.
7. When the engine starts, move the throttle control to the
fast position (
30 seconds. The red EZ-Fire™ Lever will click off
automatically when you move the throttle control to
the fast position.
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...
The engine stops while moving the throttle, go back
to step 5.
IF...
The engine stops before you move the throttle, move
the throttle to the fast position and pull the starter
until the blower starts.
NOTE: If you are having trouble starting the unit or are
operating in extreme temperatures (below 40º F, above
90º F), refer to the Troubleshooting section.

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Operate this unit only in a
well-ventilated outdoor area.
Avoid accidental starting.
Make sure you are in the
To avoid serious
personal injury,
) (Fig. 9). This is
) and let the engine warm up for 15 to
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Move the throttle control to the idle position
( ). Allow the engine to cool down by idling
(Fig. 10).
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O)
position (Fig. 10).
Throttle Control
On/Off Stop Control
Primer
Bulb
Blower
Starting
Position
Blower/Vac
Equipped With
Incredi-Pull
Starting
Vacuum
Starting
Position
12
Idle
Fig. 9
Red EZ-Fire™
Fig. 10
Starter
Rope
Fig. 11
Starter
Rope
Fig. 12
Fast
Lever