Craftsman 358.795543 - Manual (Page 6)

engine oil. We recommend Craftsman
brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil
at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil
with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline,
included with this trimmer is a 3.2
ounce container of oil. Pour the entire
contents of this container into 1 gallon
of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel
mixture. DO NOT
use automotive oil or
boat oil. These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that the
fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read
and follow the safety rules relating to
fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois­
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys­
tem of an engine while in storage.
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, move the ON/
OFF switch to the OFF position.
• If engine does not stop, move choke
to the FULL CHOKE position.
. Choke Lever -
Engine
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
A WARNING: The trimmer head
will turn while starting the engine.
Avoid any contact with the muffler. A
hot muffler can cause serious burns.
2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON posi­
tion.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6
times.
4. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE
position.
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger ftully and
hold through all remaining steps.
Choke
Lever
6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until
engine sounds as it if is trying to
start, but do not pul! rope more than
6 times.
7. As soon as engine sounds as if it is
trying to start, move choke lever to
the HALF CHOKE position.
8. 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 trigger and pull
the starter rope 2 more times. Move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position and puli the starter rope un­
til the engine runs, but no more than
6 pulls. If the engine still doesn't
start, it is probably flooded. Proceed
to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
9. 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 pull
the rope until engine runs, but no
more than 6 pulls.