Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C, Operator'S Manual

11

USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY

This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric start accessory
operator’s manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local Craftsman retailer, call 

1-888-331-4569

or

visit 

www.craftsman.com

for more information.

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. 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. 7).

Before Starting the Unit

1. Check the oil level. Refer to 

Checking the Oil Level

.

2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to 

Fueling the Unit

.

Starting the Unit

Read the 

Operator's Manual

that came with the electric start

accessory before attempting these instructions.

NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 7) until step 8.

IF COLD...

In cold weather (below 40°F), move the cold weather

start lever to the 

Closed

position (down) (Fig. 8). 

DO NOT

move

the cold weather start lever to the 

Closed

position if the

temperature is above 40°F.

1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 

10 times

(Fig. 9).

2. Stand in the starting position (Fig. 10). Hold the handlebar firmly

with one hand. Use one foot to hold the wheels in place.

3. Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the ground (Fig. 10).
4. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig. 11).
5. Run the electric start accessory in intervals no longer than 2

seconds each until the unit starts.

6. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit, unless specified

otherwise in the electric start accessory 

Operator's Manual.

IF COLD...

In cold weather (below 40°F), move the cold weather

start lever back to the 

Open

position (up) (Fig. 8).

7. Idle the engine for 60 seconds.
8. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 7). Continue warming

the engine for an additional 30 to 60 seconds. The unit may be
used during this time. 

NOTE:

The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates

without hesitation.

IF...

the engine does not start, repeat the starting procedure.

IF...

the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, begin

the starting procedure with step 2. 

IF THE ENGINE IS HOT...

repeat the starting procedure.

Fig. 11

Electric Start

Port