Craftsman 316791600 blower

User Manual - Page 10

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I_lib I WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
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outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
[_J WARNING: Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid
serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable
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position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 5).
_ WARNING: When starting the unit, make sure it is not
directed toward people, animals, windows, automobiles or
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loose debris.
STARTING iNSTRUCTiONS
off (o) on (I)
Cruise
Control
Fig. 3
Throttle Control
NOTE: This unit uses the INCREDI-PULL TM starting system, which
significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine.
NOTE: This unit includes a cruise control, which allows the operator
to maintain the desired engine speed without having to squeeze
the throttle control.
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Off and Fuel Mixing instructions.
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. 3).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 4). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Move the cruise control to the LO (slow} position (Fig. 3).
NOTE: Keep the cruise control in the LO (slow} position and DO
NOT squeeze the throttle control until step 9 (Fig. 3).
5. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Flip the choke lever
clockwise until it clicks into the START position (Fig. 4).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Crouch in the starting
position (Fig. 5).
7. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.
8. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Idle the engine for 5 to 10
seconds. If the unit stops during this time: Squeeze and hold the
throttle control or move the cruise control to the HI (fast}
position (Fig. 3). Pull the starter rope with a controlled and
steady motion until the unit starts.
9. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control
to the HI (fast} position (Fig. 3). Allow the engine to warm up for
30 to 60 seconds.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
NOTE: Once the engine is properly warmed, the cruise control may
be adjusted and the throttle control can be used normally.
iF... the engine hesitates, return the cruise control to the LO (slow}
position and repeat steps 8 - 9.
iF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with
step 3.
iF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts: Squeeze and hold
the throttle control or move the cruise control to the HI (fast}
position. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady
motion until the unit starts.
iF... the engine is already warm: Squeeze and hold the throttle
control or move the cruise control to the HI (fast} position. Pull
the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit
starts.
Primer Bulb
Choke Lever
Fig. 4
Starter Rope Grip
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Fig. 5
Starting
Position
STOPPING iNSTRUCTiONS
1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the LO
(slow} position, 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. 3).
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