Craftsman 358.794941 - Manual (Page 8)

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 cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter­
native in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage.
Craftsman brand oil is already blended
with fuel stabilizer. See the STORAGE
section for additional information.
NOTE; Unit must be placed on its side
when adding fuel (see illustration below).
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• To stop the engine, move the throttle
lever to the STOP position.
STARTING THE ENGINE
A WARNING: You MUST make sure
the tubes are secure before using the
unit.
• Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3
meters) away from the fueling site.
• Hold the unit in the starting position
as shown. Make sure the blower end
is directed away from people, ani­
mals, glass, and solid objects.
a WARNING: When starting engine,
hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set
unit on any surface except a clean, hard
area when starting engine or while en­
gine is running. Debris such as gravel,
sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked
up by the air intake and thrown out
through the discharge opening, damag­
ing the unit or property, or causing seri­
ous injury to bystanders or the operator.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1. Move the throttle lever to the ^
position.
2. Move the choke lever to the FULL
CHOKE position.
3. Slowly press the primer button 8
times.
Throttle Lever Primer Button
4. Pull starter handle sharply until the
engine attempts to run, but no
more than 5 pulls (below 30°F, 8
pulls).
NOTE: If the engine attempts to start
before the 5th pull, go to the next step
immediately.
5. Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE.
6. Pull the starter handle sharply until
the engine runs, but no more than
5 pulls (below 30°F, 10 pulls).
7. After a 5 second warm-up, move the
choke lever to the RUN position,
8. Allow the unit to run for 30 more
seconds at RUN before moving the
throttle lever to the position.
if the engine has not started after 5
pulls (at HALF CHOKE), repeat the
STARTING A COLD ENGINE procedure,
if the engine still does not start, pro­
ceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
9. To stop the engine, move the
throttle lever to the STOP position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
NOTE:
If fuel tank is empty, add fuel;
then, follow STARTING A COLD ENGINE
procedure. Do not fill fuel tank while
engine is hot.