Starting/Stopping Instructions; Operating Instructions - Craftsman 21ES122R799 Operator's Manual

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

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. 5).
To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. See Oil
and Fuel Mixing
Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank with the
fuel/oil mixture.
NOTE: There is no need to
turn the unit on. The
On/Off Control is in
the ON ( I ) position at
all times (Fig. 6).
3. 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. 7). If you
can't see fuel in the bulb,
press and release the bulb as
many times as it takes until
you can see fuel in it.
4. Crouch in the starting
position (Fig. 8). Do not
squeeze the throttle, pull the
starter rope with a controlled
motion until the unit starts.
Wait and allow the unit to
idle for 60 seconds.
5. Squeeze and hold the
throttle control for an
additional 30 to 60 seconds
to allow the unit to warm up.
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.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
NOTE: If the unit is hot and fails to start within 3 pulls of the starter
rope, squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope
until the unit starts.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to
cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold On/Off Control in the OFF (O) position until
engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 6).
Stop (O)
Throttle Control
Start ( I )
Fig. 6
Primer Bulb
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
OPERATING TIPS
WARNING:
when operating this unit. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy
long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear short pants,
sandals or operate barefoot.
1. Move the cultivator to the work area prior to starting the engine.
Transport the cultivator by pushing it on its wheels or by
carrying it by the transport grip.
WARNING:
pick-up or carry the unit while the engine is running.
2. Start the unit by following the Starting Instructions.
3. With the engine running and the
tines off the ground, depress the
throttle control to increase the
engine speed.
4. Holding both of the handlebar grips
firmly, slowly lower the cultivator
until the tines make contact with the
ground (Fig. 9).
5. As cultivating action begins, pull
back on the cultivator so that the
tines can penetrate the ground.
6. Once the ground has been broken,
continue at a moderate pace until
you are familiar with the controls
and the handling of the cultivator.
7. To improve the depth of cultivation,
pull back on the unit as it moves forward to drive the tines
deeper into the ground.
8. If the tines are digging too deep or not deep enough, adjust
Starting
them according to Adjusting Tine Depth.
Position
WARNING:
caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you.
TRANSPORTING THE UNIT
WARNING:
stop the engine when operation is delayed or when
transporting the unit from one location to another
1. Stop the engine.
2. Slide the wheel bracket assembly all the way down.
3. Tilt the unit back until the tines clear the ground.
4. Push or pull the unit to the next location.
5. If you need to move the unit over long distances, use the
transport grip.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury
To prevent serious personal injury, never
To prevent serious personal injury, use extreme
To prevent serious personal injury, always
Fig. 9