Craftsman 358.745511 - Manual (Page 6)

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 fresh
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
• To stop the engine, push and re­
lease the engine ON/STOP switch.
The switch will automatically return
to the ON position. Wait 5 seconds
before attempting to restart unit to
allow switch to reset.
• If engine does not stop, move choke
to the FULL CHOKE position.
^ . Choke Lever
Engine
ON/STOP
Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNiT
 WARNING: The trimmer head
will turn while starting the engine.
Avoid any contact with the muffler. A
hot muffler can cause serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6
times.
3. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE
position.
4. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and
hold through all remaining steps.
Choke
Lever
Primer
Bulb
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until
engine sounds as it if is trying to
start, but do not pull rope more than
6 times.
6. As soon as engine sounds as if it is
trying to start, move choke lever to
the
HALF CHOKE position.
7. Pull starter rope sharply until engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE: If the engine doesn’t start
after 6 pulls (at the half choke
position), move the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position and
press the primer bulb 6 times.
Squeeze and hold the throttle trig­
ger and pull the starter rope 2
more times. Move the choke lever
to the HALF CHOKE position and
pull the starter rope until the en­
gine runs, but no more than 6
pulls. If the engine still doesn’t
start, it is probably flooded. Pro­
ceed to STARTING A FLOODED EN­
GINE.
8. Once the engine starts, allow it to
run 10 seconds, then move the
choke lever to the OFF CHOKE
position. Allow the unit to run for
30 more seconds at
off choke
before releasing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: If engine dies with the
choke lever in the OFF CHOKE
position, move the choke lever to
the HALF CHOKE position and puli
the rope until engine runs, but no
more than 6 pulls.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move the choke lever to the
HALF
CHOKE position.
2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig­
ger. Keep throttle trigger fully
squeezed until the engine runs
smoothly
3. Pull starter rope sharply until engine
runs, but no more than 5 pulls.
4. Allow engine to run 15 seconds,
then move the choke lever to the
OFF CHOKE position.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull
starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still
does not run, it is probably flooded.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by
placing the choke lever in the OFF
CHOKE position; then, pull the rope to
clear the engine of excess fuel. This
could require 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.