Craftsman 358.794740 - Manual (Page 11)

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. Slowly press the primer buib 6 times,
2. Move choke lever to the FULL
CFIOKE position.
3. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and
hold through all remaining steps.
This unit has the Sim-pul " starting
system. You do not have to pull the
starter rope handle sharply or briskly.
Pull starter rope handle with a con­
trolled and steady motion until en­
gine 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 position.
Pull Starter rope 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 pull the starter rope
until 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,
7. Once the engine starts, allow it to
run 10 seconds, then move the
choke lever to the RUN position. Al­
low the unit to run for 30 more se­
conds at RUN before releasing the
throttle trigger. NOTE: If engine dies
with the choke lever in the RUN
position, move the choke lever to
the HALF CHOKE position and pull
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 the throttle trigger fully and
hold through all remaining steps.
3. Pull starter rope with a controlled
and steady motion until engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
4. Allow engine to run 15 seconds,
then move the choke lever to RUN.
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 plac­
ing the choke lever in the RUN position;
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of
excess fuel. This could require pulling
the starter handle many times depend­
ing on how badly the unit is flooded. If
the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1 -800-235-5878.
MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
A WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance,
service, or adjustments.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM
Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use
Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
Inspect and clean unit and labels After each use
Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation
Replace spark plug Yearly
Replace fuel filter Yearly
Check muffler mounting screws Yearly
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