Craftsman 358.795543 User Manual download pdf (Page 6)

engine oil. We recommend Craftsman

brand synthetic 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 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline,

included with this trimmer is a 3.2

ounce container of oil. Pour the entire

contents of this container into 1 gallon

of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel

mixture. 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

container momentarily 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.

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, move the ON/

OFF switch to the OFF position.

• If engine does not stop, move choke

to the FULL CHOKE position.

. Choke Lever -

Engine

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a

warm engine after running out of

fuel)

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

A WARNING: The trimmer head

will turn while starting the engine.

Avoid any contact with the muffler. A

hot muffler can cause serious burns.

2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON posi

tion.

3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6

times.

4. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE

position.

5. Squeeze the throttle trigger ftully and

hold through all remaining steps.

Choke

Lever

6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until

engine sounds as it if is trying to

start, but do not pul! rope more than

6 times.

7. As soon as engine sounds as if it is

trying to start, move choke lever to

the HALF CHOKE position.

8. 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 trigger and pull

the starter rope 2 more times. Move

the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE

position and puli 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.

9. 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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