Craftsman 316.794801 Blower User Manual


 
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust
fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the starting position when pulling the starter
rope (Fig. 17). To avoid serious injury, the operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting.
To avoid serious personal injury, make sure that the
blower tube is locked in place or firmly installed.
STARTING iNSTRUCTiONS
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COLD START:
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking
the Oil Level.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline.
Refer to Fueling the Unit.
Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly.
Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer
bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 15). 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. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 15).
NOTE: The unit should be started in idle. Do not squeeze
the trigger while starting (Fig. 16, A).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 17) and pull the starter
rope out until you feel some resistance. This is usually
around 2-4 inches. Pull 4 times in smooth and rapid pulls.
NOTE: The unit uses the Incredi=PuIF Mstarting system with
MAX FiRE IGNITION TM, which significantly reduces
the effort required to start the engine. You must pull
the starter rope out far enough to hear the engine
attempt to start. There is no need to pull the rope
briskly--there is no harsh resistance when pulling. Be
aware that this starting method is vastly different from
(and much easier than) what you may be used to.
Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 15).
Pull the starter rope briskly 1 to 4 times to start the engine.
Squeeze the trigger or press down the cruise control and
allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
Place the choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 15). The unit is
ready for use.
the engine does not start, go back to step 3.
the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the
choke lever in Position 3 and pull the starter rope 3 to 8
times in a smooth and rapid manner. The engine should
start. If not, repeat.
HOT RESTART: If the unit is already hot; place the choke
lever in Position 2, making sure to NOT squeeze the
trigger, and follow steps 7 thru 9 above.
Choke Lever
Fig. 15
On/Off Switch
Cruise -___
Control
Trigger
Fig. 16
INCREBI.PULL TM
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Using the Cruise Control
1. Once the engine has started and warmed up, squeeze the
trigger to accelerate the unit as needed (Fig. 16, B).
2. For longer periods of operation and to eliminate possible
finger fatique, move the cruise control toward the FAST
position to incrementally increase or maintain the unit's engine
speed (Fig. 16, B). When the cruise control is pressed, the
trigger will recede into the handle.
3. To decrease engine speed, move the cruise control to the SLOW
position and the trigger will return to idle position (Fig. 16, B).
Starter Rope
STOPPING iNSTRUCTiONS
1. Release your hand from the trigger. Allow the engine to cool
down by idling.
2. Press the On/Off Stop Control switch in the OFF (O) position
and hold until the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 16, A).
Fig. 17