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11
USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric start accessory
operator’s manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local Craftsman retailer, call 1-888-331-4569 or
visit www.craftsman.com for more information.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the Off (O) position until the
engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 7).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 7).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
Starting the Unit
Read the Operator's Manual that came with the electric start
accessory before attempting these instructions.
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 8).
2. Stand in the starting position (Fig. 9). Hold the handlebar firmly
with one hand. Use one foot to hold the wheels in place.
3. Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the ground (Fig. 9).
4. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig. 10).
5. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 7).
6. Continue to hold the throttle control. Run the electric start accessory
in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the unit starts.
7. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit, unless specified
otherwise in the electric start accessory Operator's Manual.
IF... the engine does not start after running the electric start
accessory for 10 intervals, repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine fails to start after 3 attempts, begin the starting
procedure with step 2.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, repeat
the starting procedure.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... repeat the starting procedure.
Fig. 10
Electric Start
Port
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