Starting Instructions - Craftsman 316.792021 Manual Del Operador

_L_ ARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
Carbon monox de exhaust fumes can be etha n a conf ned area.
_ WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure to be in the
starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 12). To avoid
serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position
while starting.
NOTE: This unit uses the Incredi-PuIF M starting system, which
significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine. There is
no harsh resistance when pulling the starter rope. Be aware that
this starting method is vastly different from (and much easier than)
previous starting techniques.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Stop/Off (O)
1. Check the oil level in the
crankcase. Refer to ........ _
Checking the Oil Level.
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2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh,
clean unleaded gasoline. __ \\ _-
Refer to Fueling the Unit. _[__ _kj_. /
NOTE: There is no need to turn /t I_ ,fJ/'_
the unit on. The On/Off /1_ _{_.
Control is in the ON ( I ) "_ _ Throttle Control
position at all times
(Fig. 10).
3. Fully press and release the Fig. 10
primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Primer Bulb
Some amount of fuel should Choke Lever
be visible in the primer bulb
and fuel lines (Fig. 11). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer
bulb, press and release the
bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Place the choke lever in
Position 1 (Fig. 11).
5. Crouch in the starting
position (Fig. 12). Press the
throttle lockout in and fully
squeeze the throttle control Fig. 11
lever. Pull the starter rope 5 Starting
times. Position
6. Place the choke lever in
Position 2 (Fig. 11).
7. While pressing the throttle
lockout in and squeezing the
throttle control, pull the
starter rope 3 to 5 times to
start the engine.
8. Keep the throttle squeezed
and allow the engine to warm :/i__
up for 30 to 60 seconds.
Fig. 12
9. Continue squeezing the
throttle control, move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 11) and
continue warming the engine for an additional 60 seconds. The unit
may be used during this time.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine accelerates without
hesitation.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 11)
and continue warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the choke lever
in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope
out with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 8 times. The engine
should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, start the unit with the choke lever
in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the choke lever to
Position 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold On/Off Control in the OFF (O) position until engine
comes to a complete stop (Fig. 10).
NOTE= This Unit Can Use an Power Start or Power Start Bit
TM
Optional
Accessory!
Please refer to the Power Starter or Power Start Bit
TM
operator's
manual for proper use of these features. (Items may be Sold
Separately! Please refer to page 11 of this manual for more
information about purchasing these accessories.)
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer to Fueling
the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off 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. 11). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the bulb until fuel
is visible.
4. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 11).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 12).Place the electric starter or
power start bit into the back of the unit. Refer to the Operation section
of the Electric Starter or Power Start Bit
TM
operator's manual.
6. Press the throttle lockout in and fully squeeze the throttle control lever.
Press and hold the electric starter or drill ON (I) button for 2 seconds.
7. Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 11).
8. While pressing the throttle lockout in and squeezing the throttle control,
press and hold the electric starter or drill ON (I) button for 2 second
intervals until unit starts.
9. Continue to squeeze the throttle control, remove the electric starter or
drill from the unit and allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60
seconds.
10. Continue squeezing the throttle control, move the choke lever to
Position 3 (Fig. 11) and run the unit for an additional 60 seconds. The
unit may be used during this time.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine accelerates without
hesitation.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 11)
and continue warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the choke lever
in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Press and hold the
electric starter or drill ON (I) button for 2-second intervals until the
unit starts.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, start the unit with the choke lever
in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the choke lever to
Position 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold On/Off Control in the OFF (O) position until engine
comes to a complete stop (Fig. 10).