Operating Instructions - Craftsman 316.791930 Manual Del Operador

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
IF COLD... For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the
Cold Weather Start Lever (Fig. 7) down to the
start/closed position and continue to step 3. DO NOT
flip this lever down if the temperature is above 40°F.
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some
amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb (Fig. 7). If you
can't see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many
times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.
4. With the unit in the
starting position, do
not squeeze the
throttle control (Fig.
8). Pull the starter rope
until unit starts.
IF COLD... For cold
weather
conditions
(below 40°F), flip
the Cold Weather
Start Lever back
up to the
run/open position
after the unit has
started and
before squeezing
the throttle
control.
5. Squeeze the throttle
control to warm up
the engine for 30 to
60 seconds.
IF... The engine does
not start, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine stops while you are squeezing the throttle,
go back to step 4.
IF USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER ACCESSORY
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS EXPLAIN HOW TO START
THE UNIT USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER ACCESSORY.
NOTE- THIS UNIT IS ELECTRIC START CAPABLE as an alternate
starting method. Please refer to the Electric Starter operator's
manual for proper installation and use of this feature.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking
the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer
to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off
Control is in the ON (I) position at all times (Fig. 6).
IF COLD... For cold weather conditions (below 40°F),
flip the Cold Weather Start Lever (Fig. 7) down to the
start/closed position and continue to step 3. DO NOT
flip this lever down if the temperature is above 40°F.
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly.
Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb
(Fig. 7). If you can't see fuel in the bulb, press and release
the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see fuel
in it.
4. With the unit in the starting position (Fig. 8). Place the
electric starter into the back of the unit. Refer to Operation
section of the Electric Starter oeprator's manual.
5. Do Not squeeze the throttle control, press and hold the
electric starter ON (I) button for 2 second intervals until
unit starts.
IF COLD... For cold weather conditions (below 40°F),
flip the Cold Weather Start Lever back up to the
run/open position.
6. Once the unit starts, remove the electric starter from the
rear of the unit.
Primer Bulb
Cold Weather
Starter Lever
Run/ Open
Close/ Start
Fig. 7
Throttle Control
Fig. 8
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
7. Squeeze and hold the throttle control to warm up the engine
for 30 to 60 seconds.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine stops while you are squeezing the throttle,
go back to step 4.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to
cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Control in the OFF (O) position until
the unit comes to a complete stop.
OPERATING THE CONVERTIBLE™ COUPLER SYSTEM
WARNING:
and understand the manual that came with the attachment.
Follow all safety information contained within.
Starting
Position
CAUTION:
the primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead to
personal injury or damage to the unit.
The Convertible™ coupler system enables the use of these optional
attachments.
• Edger
• Cultivator
• Turbo Blower
• Brushcutter
• Pole Saw
• Blade Pruner
• Hedge Trimmer
• Garden Attachment
REMOVING THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OR OTHER ATTACHMENT
WARNING:
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or
installing attachment.
1. Turn the knob
counterclockwise to
loosen (Fig. 11).
2. Press and hold the
release button (Fig. 9).
3. While firmly holding the
upper shaft, pull the
trimmer attachment or
other attachment straight
out of the Convertible™
coupler (Fig. 10).
INSTALLING THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OR OTHER ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:
release button is fully snapped into the primary hole (Fig. 10),
and that the knob (Fig. 11) is securely tightened.
NOTE: To make installing or removing the attachment easier, place
the unit on the ground
or on a work bench.
1. Turn knob
counterclockwise to
loosen (Fig. 11).
2. While firmly holding the
trimmer attachment or
other attachment, push it
straight into the
Convertible™ coupler
until the release button
snaps firmly into the
primary hole (Fig. 10).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before you begin using any attachment, read
These attachments are to be snapped into
To avoid serious personal injury and
Convertible™
Coupler
Before operating this unit, be sure that the
Primary Hole
Upper Shaft
Release Button
Guide Recess
Fig. 9
Attachment
Shaft
Fig. 10