Starting Instructions; Starting And Stopping - Craftsman C210 Manual Del Operador

WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid
serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 7).
WARNING:
The tines may rotate during the starting
process. Always stand in the starting position. Use one
foot to hold the wheels in place. Tilt the unit back slightly
to bring the tines off the ground (Fig. 7).

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 5).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
Starting the Unit
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 5) until step 7.
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 6).
2. Flip the choke lever clockwise until it clicks (Fig. 6).
3. Stand in the starting position (Fig. 7). Hold the handlebar firmly
with one hand. Hold the starter rope with the other hand. Use
one foot to hold the wheels in place.
4. Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the ground (Fig. 7).
5. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the
unit starts (Fig. 7).
6. Idle the engine for 30 seconds.
7. Squeeze the throttle control as needed for operation (Fig. 5).
IF... the engine does not start after pulling the starter rope 10 times,
repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine is already warm: Squeeze and hold the throttle
control. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion
until the unit starts.
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. 5).

STARTING AND STOPPING

On/Off Switch
(I = On / O = Off)
Starting Position
9
Fig. 5
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Fig. 6
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 7
Throttle Control