Craftsman 358.795580 - Manual (Page 6)

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
lever to FULL CHOKE position.
ON/STOP
Switch
Throttle Trigger
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)
' d f /''’'I
U; Starting Position
Starter Handle
Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb
Muffler
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6
times.
3. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE
by aligning lever with position
shown on decal (see illustration
below).
Choke
position
decal
Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and
hold through all remaining steps.
Pull starter rope handle sharply
until engine sounds as if it is trying
to start, but do not pull rope more
than 6 times.
As soon as engine sounds as if it
is trying to start, move choke lever
to HALF CHOKE by aligning lever
with position shown on decal (see
following illustration).
Choke
position
deca!
Pull starter rope sharply until engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls. 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 pul!
the starter rope until the engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the
engine doesn't start, repeat proce­
dure 2 additional times.
NOTE: If engine still doesn't start, it
is probably flooded. Proceed to
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
Once the engine starts, allow it to
run 10 seconds, then move the
choke lever to OFF CHOKE by
aligning lever with position shown
on decal (see illustration below).
Allow the unit to run for 30 more
seconds at OFF CHOKE before re­
leasing 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.