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engineoil.WerecommendCraftsman
brandsyntheticoil.Mixgasolineandoil
ataratioof40:1.A40:tratioisob-
tainedbymixing3.2ouncesofoilwith1
gallonofunleadedgasoJine.Included
withthistrimmerisa3.2ouncecontain-
elofoil.Pourtheentirecontentsofthis
containerinto1gallonofgasolineto
achievetheproperf_elmixture.DO
NOTUSEautomotiveoilormarineoil.
Theseoilswitlcauseenginedamage.
Whenmixingfuel,followinstructions
printedoncontainer.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relat-
ing to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohot
or using ethanot or methanol) can at-
tract moisture which leads to separa-
tion and formation of acids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use flesh
fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor clean-
er products in the fuel tank or perma-
nent damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for addition-
al information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Push and release the engine ON/
STOP switch. The switch wilt auto-
matically return to the ON position.
Wait 5 seconds before attempting to
restart unit to allow switch to reset.
ON/STOP Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
_WARNING: Avoid any contact
with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle
trigger until the engine has started and
runs.
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6
times.
3. Move the start lever to the START
position.
Starter Handle
Start
Muffler
4. This unit has the Sim-pul_ starting
system. You do not have to pull the
starter rope handle sharply or brisk-
ly. Pull starter rope handle with a
controJled and steady motion until
engine starts and runs.
5. Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, then
_lly squeeze the throttle trigger to
disengage the starting system (start
lever returns to RUN position).
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig-
ger,
2. Pull starter rope handle with a con-
troiled and steady motion while
squeezing throttle trigger untit en-
gine starts and runs.
NOTE: Normally, the warm starting
procedure can be used within 5-t0
minutes after the unit is turned off. If
the unit sits for more than 10 minutes
without being used, it wilt be neces-
sary to start the unit by following the
steps under STARTING A COLD
ENGINE or following the starting in-
struction 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 rope handle repeatedIy
while squeezing throttle trigger until
engine starts and runs.
This coutd require pulling the starter
rope handle many times, depending
on how badly the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn't start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or catt
1-800-235-5878.
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