Craftsman WEEDWACKER 316.73170 Serie Manual Del Operador página 14

This unit can be started with an optional Speed Start™ accessory
(items sold separately). Please refer to the Speed Start™ accessory
operator's manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local Craftsman retailer, call 1-888-331-4569 or
visit www.craftsman.com for more information.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 12).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 13).
4. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 14).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 15).
6. Insert the Speed Start™ accessory into the Speed Start™ port
(Fig. 16). Refer to the Operation section of the Speed Start™
accessory operator's manual.
NOTE: PRESS and HOLD the throttle lockout, then SQUEEZE and
HOLD the throttle control for ALL further steps.
NOTE: To prevent the throttle control from being squeezed
accidentally, this unit has a throttle lockout. The throttle control
cannot be squeezed unless the throttle lockout is also engaged.
7. Press and hold the throttle lockout. Squeeze and hold the
throttle control (Fig. 12). Run the Speed Start™ accessory for 2
seconds.
8. Continue to press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throttle
control. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 14).
9. Continue to press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throttle
control. Run the Speed Start™ accessory in intervals no longer
than 2 seconds each until the unit starts.
10. Remove the Speed Start™ accessory from the unit.
11. Continue to press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throttle
control. Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
12. Continue to press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throttle
control. Move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 14) and
continue warming the engine for an additional 60 seconds. The
unit may be used during this time.
13. Install the shoulder strap (optional). Refer to Installing the
Shoulder Strap.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts: Move the choke lever
to Position 3. Press and hold the throttle lockout. Squeeze and
hold the throttle control. Run the Speed Start™ accessory in
intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the unit starts. The
engine should start. If it does not, repeat this instruction.
IF THE UNIT WAS RUN FOR 10-15 MINUTES AND THE ENGINE
IS HOT... perform steps 3 - 10 to restart the engine. Continue to
press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throttle control. Run
the unit for 2-5 minutes, or as needed. The unit may be used
during this time. Then move the choke lever to Position 3.
If the engine speed fluctuates in Position 3, press and hold the
throttle lockout, squeeze and hold the throttle control, move the
choke lever to Position 2, and run the unit for 2-5 minutes, or as
needed. The unit may be used during this time. Then move
the choke lever to Position 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the Off (O) position until the
engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 12).
USING THE SPEED START™ ACCESSORY
SPEED START ACCESSORIES
Item No.
316.85951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plug-In Power Start
316.85952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power Bit Start
316.85953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cordless Power Start
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Description
Speed Start™
Port
Fig. 16