Craftsman 305cc Owners Manual - Page 11

Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out of gasoline while operating the chipper-shredder. If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or chipping, it may be necessary to unclog the unit before it can be restarted, Refer to "Removing the Flail Screen" in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section. WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. TO AVOID ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL SYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED OR TREATED WITH FUEL STABILIZER BEFORE STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS OR LONGER. USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON. SEE "STORAGE" SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION• NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR CLEANER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. Spark Plug, Boot Oil Fill and Fuel Dipstick Fill Cap • Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug. See figure 13. • Place the throttle control lever in FAST position (UP). • Push primer two or three times prior to starter operation. See figure 14. Use sharp pushes and wait about two seconds between each push. In cold weather (50°F or below), push primer five times. NOTE: Primer may be needed to restart a warm engine after a short shut-down. • Grasp starter handle (see figure 13) and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly. NOTE: A noise will be heard when finding the start of the compression cycle. This noise is caused by the flails and fingers which are part of the shredding mechanism falling into place, and should be expected. In addition, the flails and fingers will be noisy after the engine is started, until the impeller reaches full speed. • Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against starter. NOTE: To prevent the unit from sliding, place your foot against the tire. • Repeat preceding two instructions until engine fires. NOTE: If engine does not start after three attempts, push primer two times and pull starter rope again. Throttle Control FIGURE 13. TO STARTENGINE WARNING: BE SURE NO ONE OTHER Primer _ FIGURE 14. _k TNHEAANR TTHHEE COHPIPEPREART-OSRHREDISDESRTANWDIHNIGLE STARTING OR OPERATING. DO NOT TO STOP ENGINE OPERATE THIS CHIPPER-SHREDDER • Move throttle control lever to STOP position (DOWN). UNLESS THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR HAS • Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND IS spark plug to prevent accidental starting while SECURED WITH THE HAND KNOBS. equipment is unattended. 11