Primer
Bulb
Starter Handle
Start Lever
\
Muffler
4. This unit has the Sim-pulTM starting
system. You do not have to pull the
starter rope handle sharply or brisk-
ly. Pull starter rope handle with a
controlled and steady motion until
engine starts and runs.
5. Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to
disengage the starting system (start
lever returns to RUN position) and
begin normal operation.
STARTING
A WARM ENGINE
Pull starter rope handle with a con-
trolled and steady
motion until engine
starts and runs.
NOTE: Normally, the warm starting
procedure
can be used within 5-10
minutes after the unit is turned off. If
the unit sits for more than 10 minutes
without being used, it will be neces-
sary to start the unit by following
the
steps under STARTING A COLD EN-
GINE or following the starting instruc-
tion steps shown on the unit.
STARTING
A FLOODED
ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by
placing the start lever in the RUN posi-
tion. Fully squeeze
throttle trigger.
Pull the starter handle repeatedly
while squeezing
throttle trigger until
engine starts and runs. This could re-
quire pulling the starter handle many
times, depending
on how badly the
unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn't
start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE or call 1-800-235-5878.
CRAFTSMAN
®
CONVERTIBLE
TM
FEATURE
This model is equipped with a coupler
which enables
optional attachments
to
be installed.
The optional attachments
are:
Edger .................
358.79240
Cultivator
..............
358.79241
Blower
................
358.79242
Brushcutter
............
358.79244
Pruner
................
358.79245
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WARNING:
Always stop unit
and disconnect
spark plug before re-
moving or installing
attachments.
REMOVING
ATTACHMENTS
CAUTION:
When removing or instal-
ling attachments,
place the unit on a
flat surface for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
Upper Shaft
Coupler
LOOSEN
Attachment
2,
\
TIGHTEN
Knob
Press and hold the locking/release
button.
Locking/Release
Button
Cou_
Upper Shaft
Attachment
3.
While securely
holding the engine
and upper shaft, pull the attach-
ment straight out of the coupler.
INSTALLING
OPTIONAL
ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the at-
tachment
(if present).
2.
Position locking/release
button of
attachment
into guide recess of
coupler.
3.
Push the attachment
into the cou-
pler until the locking/release
button
snaps into the primary hole.
4.
Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely
by turning clock-
wise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Upper
Locking/
Attachment
Shaft
Release
Button
,_WARNING:
Make surethe
lock-
ing/release
button is locked in the pri-
mary hole and the knob is securely
tightened
before operating
the unit. All
attachments
are designed to be used in
the primary hole unless otherwise
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