Craftsman C950-52546-0 Operator's Manual page 15

Start the engine as follows:
1. Check the oil level.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls are disengaged.
3. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (A, Figure 8) to the ON
position.
4. Insert the ON/OFF key (B) and turn to the ON/START
position.
5. Move the throttle control lever (C) to the FAST position.
Operate the engine with the throttle control in the fast
position.
6. Turn the choke control knob (D) to the CHOKE position.
NOTE: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a
warm engine.
7. Push the primer (E) two times.
NOTE: Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a
warm engine.
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E
D
B
A
C
8. Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle
( , Figure 9). Pull the starter cord handle slowly until
A
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
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 the 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.
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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 10). After you start the engine, first disconnect
the extension cord from the wall receptacle and then
from the power cord receptacle (B).
NOTICE: To extend the life of the starter, use short starting
cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one minute between
starting cycles.
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.
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A
B
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