Craftsman 360.796900 - Manual (Page 6)

HOW TO USE YOUR BACKPACK AIR
BLOWER
GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE
Important! Do not use automotive or boat oils in
your air blow/er. These oils do not have proper
additives for 2-cycle, air-cooled engines and can
cause engine damage.
The 2-cycle engine on this product requires a fuel
mixture of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil for lubrication of the
bearings and other moving parts. The correct fuelroil
mixture is 40-1 (see Fuel Mixture Chart). Too little oil
or the incorrect oil type will cause poor performance
and may cause the engine to overheat and seize.
Gasoline and oil must be premixed in a clean
approved fuel container. Always use fresh regular
unleaded gasoline. This engine is certified to operate
on unleaded gasoline.
FUEL MIXTURE CHART
GASOUNE OIL
1 Gallon 3.2 Ounces
2.5 Gallons 8.0 Ounces
IMPORTANTI Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol
(using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,
which leads to oil/gas separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before
storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, then
run the fuel out of the carburetor and fuel lines by
starting the engine and letting it run until it stops. Use
fresh fuel next season. See storage instructions for
additional infoi-mation. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.
2-CYCLE OIL .
Craftsman 2-cycle, air-cooled engine oil is specially
blended with fuel stabilizers. If you do not use this
Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer, such as
Craftsman No. 33500, to your fuel mix.
FUEL STABILIZER
A fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline mixture in fuel
storage container and mix well. Always follow the fuel
mix ratio found on the stabilizer container. Run engine
at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the
stabilizer to reach the carburetor. You do not have to
drain the fuel tank for storage if you are using fuel
stabilizer.
USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION HANDLE
.The multi-function handle has an on-off switch (Fig. 5,
A), a throttle lever (Fig. 5, B), and a speed lever (Fig.
5, C). It can be rotated to assure the operator's
, comfort. Once started, the speed lever can be set at a
desired RPM. This frees the operator from holding the
throttie lever. If not set on maximum RPM and a
greater RPM is required, simply squeeze the throttie
lever. To return to the lower RPM, release the throttle
lever. If the operator plans on blowing at the maximum
RPM for a long period of time, the speed lever is
moved to the “max" setting. If the operator is only
blowing in short bursts leave the speed lever at the
“min" setting and use the throttle lever to control the
speed.
FIGURE 5
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3.
4.
STARTING COLD
1. Move on-off switch to the on position identified
with an "I" (Fig. 5).
Set speed lever half way between the “min’
and “max"^ positions (Fig. 5).
Move choke lever (Fig. 6, A) to the “START"
position.
Press primer bulb (Fig. 6, B) until it is half fuil and
resistance is felt.
Place left hand on top of the blower housing near
carrying handle. Pull the starter rope handle' with
right hand slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull
forcefully and repeatedly until engine attempts to
start; usually 2-3 pulls, no more than 5 pulls.
When engine attempts to start, immediately move
choke lever tp “RUN” position. Continue to pull '
starter rope handle until engine starts.
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FIGURE 6