McCulloch ASB3206 STARTING/STOPPING Instructions, Starting a Cold Engine, Stopping the Engine

5 - STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

5 - STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

5-1. STARTING A COLD ENGINE

Fill fuel tank with proper gas and oil mixture. See FUEL AND LUBRICATION. Set unit upright on ground so that it rests on the back pack frame.

1.Pump primer bulb10 X by pressing up on the bulb (D). (Fig. 5-1B)

2.Your unit is designed with a 3 position choke: FULL CHOKE “ ”, PARTIAL CHOKE “ ”, and RUN “ ”. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE “ ” position. (Fig. 5-1A)

3.Set throttle lock (C): While holding trigger (B) at wide open position, press down and hold throttle lock (C). Release throttle trigger (B), then release throttle lock

(C).Throttle trigger (B) will now remain in the wide open position. Make sure ignition switch is in the ON

(I)position. (Fig. 5-1C)

NOTE: Easy Start power assist starting significantly reduces the pulling effort. Pull the starter cord slowly to about 3 1/2 feet, the power assist will turn over the engine with little resistence from the engine.

4.With the unit on the ground, hold the top assist handle and step on the bottom of the frame with foot. (Fig. 5- 1D)

5.Pull starter rope 4-6 times-if unit does not start move choke lever to “ ” position and pull 4-6 more times (Fig. 5-1E). Wait 10 sec. after unit starts then move

choke lever to “ ” position. (Fig. 5-1F)

6.Press trigger to run.

NOTE: If engine fails to start after repeated attempts, refer to Troubleshooting section.

NOTE: Always pull starter rope straight out. Pulling starter at an angle will cause rope to rub against the eyelet. This friction will cause the rope to fray and wear more quickly. Always hold starter handle when rope retracts. Never allow rope to snap back from extended position. This could cause rope to snag or fray and also damage the starter assembly.

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5-1B

C

A

B

5-1C

5-1D

IMPORTANT IDLING INFORMATION

In some cases due to operating conditions (altitude, tem- perature etc.) your blower may need a slight adjustment to the idle speed.

After warm up, If unit does not Idle after restarting 2 times, follow these steps to adjust idle.

1.Locate the idle adjustment screw (G) on the carburetor (Fig. 5-1G).

2.Using a Phillips or slotted screwdriver - turn screw 1/4 to 1/2 turn clockwise (to the right). Unit should then idle properly.

E

5-1G

5-2. STOPPING THE ENGINE

Emergency Stopping Procedure. When it is necessary to stop blower engine immediately, DEPRESS the OFF “STOP” switch (A) until the engine stops completely (Figure 5-2).

Normal Stopping Method. For normal stopping, release trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed. Then DEPRESS the OFF “STOP ” switch (A) until the engine stops completely. (Figure 5-2)

5-3. STARTING A WARM ENGINE (Engine has been stopped for no more than 15-

20minutes).

1.Set throttle latch (see step 2 for starting a cold engine), pull starter rope briskly.

2.If engine does not start, or starts and then stops after 5 rope pulls, follow procedure “STARTING A COLD ENGINE”.

5-1A

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5-1E

5-1F

A

5-2

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