Craftsman professional INCREDI-PULL 316.794000 Manual Del Operador página 6

OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit not running properly.
Be sure to use fresh, clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper
fuel/oil mixture.
Definition of Blended Fuels
Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol, or
MTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1% water in the fuel can
make fuel and oil separate. It forms acids when stored. When using alcohol-blended fuel,
use fresh fuel (less than 30 days old).
Using Blended Fuels
If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoidable, follow recommended
precautions:
• Always use the fresh fuel mix explained in your operator's manual
• Always agitate the fuel mix before fueling the unit
• Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit
Using Fuel Additives
I _I1_ I CAUTION:
For proper engine operation and maximum reliability, pay I
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strict attention to the oil and fuel mixing instructions on the 2-cycle oil
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container. Using improperly mixed fuel can severely damage the engine.
The bottle of 2-cycle oil that came with your unit contains a fuel additive which will help
inhibit corrosion and minimize the formation of gum deposits. It is recommended that
you use our 2-cycle oil with this unit. If unavailable, use a good 2-cycle oil designed for
air-cooled engines along with a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL® Gas Stabilizer or an
equivalent. Add 0.8 oz. (23 ml.) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to the
instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit's fuel tank.
Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a
separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel
tank. See the table below for specific gas and oil mixing ratios.
NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded gasoline mixed with one 3.2 oz. (95 ml)
bottle of 2-cycle oil makes a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio.
NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to federal, state and local
regulations.
UNLEADED GAS 2-CYCLE OIL
1 GALLON US 3.2 FL. OZ.
(3.8 LITERS) (95 ml)
1 LITER 25 ml
MIXING RATIO - 40:1
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explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel
tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a
distance from the area.
I _ I WARNING: Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated outdoor area. Wipe uP any I
spilled fuel immediately. Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilt fuel. Do
not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
FUELING THE UNIT
I_ I WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray.
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Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
1. Remove the fuel cap.
Gas Can Spout
2. Place the gas container's spout
into the fill hole on the fuel tank
(Fig. 8) and fill the tank.
NOTE: Do not overfill the tank.
3. Wipe up any fuel that may have
spilled.
4. Reinstall the fuel cap.
5. Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1
m) from the fueling source and
site before starting the engine. FuelTank
NOTE: Dispose of any old fuel
mixture in accordance to Fig.8
federal, state and local
regulations.
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WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area.
Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 11). To avoid serious injury, the
operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
To avoid serious personal injury, make sure that the blower tube is locked in
place or firmly installed.
NOTE:
The unit uses the Incredi-Pull
TM
starting system, 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.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix fuel with oil. See Oil and Fuel
Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel
mix. 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. 9).
3. Slowly press and release the
primer bulb 10 times. Some
amount of fuel should be visible
in the primer bulb (Fig. 10). If fuel
cannot be seen in the bulb,
press and release the bulb until J I
fuel is visible.
4. Move the choke lever to Position 1
(Fig. 10).
5. Press down the cruise control to
lock the trigger into the FAST
position (Fig. 9).
6. Crouch in the starting position
(Fig. 11). Pull the starter rope 5
times in a controlled motion.
7. Move the choke lever to Position 2
(Fig. 10).
8. Pull the starter rope 3-5 times in
a controlled motion to start the
engine.
9. While continuing to keep the
throttle trigger in the FAST
position, allow the engine to
warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
10. While continuing to keep the
throttle trigger in the FAST
position, move the choke lever to
Position 3 and continue warming
the unit for an additional 60
seconds (Fig. 10). The unit may
be used during this time.
NOTE: The cruise control may be
released and the throttle
control used normally once
Cruise
Control - °_W On/OffSwitch
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the engine has been properly warmed.
NOTE: The unit is properly warmed up when the engine accelerates without hesitation.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 10) and
continue the warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after two attempts, move the choke lever to Position
3 (Fig. 10) and press down the cruise control. Pull the starter rope in a
controlled motion 3-8 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 (Fig. 10). After the unit starts, move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 10).
Using the Cruise Control
1. Once the engine has started and warmed up, squeeze the trigger to accelerate
the unit as needed (Fig. 9).
2. For longer periods of operation and to eliminate possible finger fatigue, move the
cruise control toward the FAST position to incrementally increase or maintain the
unit's engine speed (Fig. 9). When the cruise control is pressed, the trigger will
recede into the handle.
3. To decrease engine speed, move the cruise control to the SLOW position and the
trigger will return to idle position (Fig. 9).
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the trigger or move the cruise control to the SLOW position and allow the
engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Control switch in the OFF (O) position until the engine
comes to a complete stop (Fig. 9).
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