Craftsman 316.29271 Operator's Manual | Page 10

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STARTING/STOPPING 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.

3. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON [I] position

(Fig. 10). 

4. Place the choke lever in Position (Fig. 11).
5. 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. 11). 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.

6. Hold the throttle and handlebar with one hand and

grab the starter rope with your other hand. Use your
foot to hold down the cultivator (Fig. 12).

NOTE: Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the

ground when starting. 

7. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter

rope with a smooth and steady pull. Repeat this 5
times. 

NOTE: The unit uses the Incredi-Pull™ starting system ,

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.

8. Move the choke lever to Position 2.

9. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter

rope in the same manner as explained in Step 7. Pull
1 to 3 times to start the engine.

10. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to

warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.

11. Place the choke lever in Position 3. Release the

throttle control to the idle position and begin
operation. 

IF... The engine does not start, repeat Steps 4 - 11. 
IF... The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place

the choke lever in Position and squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope 3 to 8 times.
The engine should start. If not, continue pulling
starter rope until the engine starts.

IF WARM...  If the engine is already warm, make sure

the On/Off Stop control is in the ON position and
start the unit with the choke lever in Position 2. After
the unit starts, move the choke lever to Position 3

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the

engine to cool down by idling.

2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

Primer Bulb

Choke Lever

Fig. 12

Fig. 10

Throttle

Control

ON (I)

Fig. 11

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. 12). To avoid serious
injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable
position while starting.

WARNING:

OFF (O)

Position 3

Position 1

Position 2

Cultivator

Equipped With

Incredi-Pull

Starting

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