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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 17).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 18).
4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 19).
5. Insert the Speed Start™ accessory into the Speed Start™
port
(
Fig. 20). Refer to the Operation section of the Speed Start™
accessory operator’s manual.
NOTE: PRESS and HOLD the throttle lockout, then SQUEEZE and
HOLD the throttle control for ALL further steps.
NOTE: To prevent the throttle control from being squeezed
accidentally, this unit has a throttle lockout. The throttle control
cannot be squeezed unless the throttle lockout is also engaged.
6. Press and hold th
e thro
ttle lockout. Squeeze and hold the
throttle control (Fig. 17). Run the Speed Start™ accessory in
intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the unit starts.
7. Remove the Speed Start™ accessory from the unit.
8. Install the shoulder strap (optional). Refer to Installing the
Shoulder Strap.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start afte
r 3 attempts: Pre
ss and hold the
throttle lockout. Squeeze and hold the throttle control. Run the
Speed Start™ accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds
each until the unit starts.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, begin
the starting procedure with step 3.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... begin the starting procedure with step 3.
USING THE SPEED START™ ACCESSORY
This unit can be started with an optional Speed Start™ accessory
(items sold separately). Please refer to the Speed 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.
SPEED START ACCESSORIES
Item No. Description
316.85951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plug-In Power Start
316.85952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Bit Start
316.85953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cordless Power Start
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. 17).
Fig. 20
Speed Start™
Port
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