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engine oil. We recommend
Craftsman
brand synthebc oil. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1 (A 40:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil
with I gallon of unleaded
_.asoline).
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.
These oils will cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel, follow instructions
printed on container.
Once oil is added to gasoline
shake
conta ner momentadly
to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules
relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience
indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
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Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank start the
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
to the FULL CHOKE position.
Choke Lever
Engine
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HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
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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)
6
1.
Set unit on a flat surface.
2.
Slowly press the pdmer bulb 6
times.
3.
Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE
position.
4.
Squeeze the throttle tdgger fully
and hold through all remaining
steps.
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Choke
Lever
Bulb
5.
Pull starter rope handle sharply
until engine sounds as it if is trying
to start, but do not pull rope more
than 6 times.
6.
As soon as engine sounds as if it
is trying to start, move choke lever
to the HALF CHOKE position.
7.
Pull starter rope sharply 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 tdg._er and pull
the starter rope 2 more times. Move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position and pull the starter rope un-
til 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.
8.
Once the engine starts, allow it to
run 10 seconds, then move the
choke lever to the OFF CHOKE
position. Allow the unit to run for
30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE
before releasing 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.
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