McCulloch 115376827, MC125 HOW to Stop Your Unit, HOW to Start Your Unit, Starting a Cold Engine

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IMPORTANT

Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

Primer Bulb

using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en-

 

gine performance and durability problems.

 

WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas- oline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20% alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels will cause problems such as: improper clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture leading to oil and fuel separation.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

SRelease the throttle trigger.

S Push and release the engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will automatically return to the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before at- tempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset.

Start Lever

Starter Handle

ON/STOP

Switch

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

WARNING: Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

Starting position

HELPFUL TIP

If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call 1-800-554-6723.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and runs.

1.Set unit on a flat surface.

2.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

3.Move the start lever to the START position.

4.Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- gine starts and runs.

5.Allow unit to run for 10--15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen- gage the starting system.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until engine runs smoothly.

2. Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing throttle trigger until engine runs.

NOTE: Normally, the warm starting proce- dure can be used within 5--10 minutes after the unit is turned off. If the unit sits for more than 10 minutes without being ran, it will be necessary to start the unit by following the steps under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or following the starting instruction steps shown on the unit.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing the start lever to the RUN position. Fully squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter han- dle repeatedly while squeezing throttle trigger until engine starts and runs. This could re- quire pulling the starter handle many times, depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATING THE COUPLER

This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed. The optional attachments are:

MODEL:

Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP1000E

Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP2000T

Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP3000B

Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP4000C

Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP5000P

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Contents English Español Français Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’InstructionsHazard zone for thrown objects Identification of Safety SymbolsIdentification of Safety Symbols Optional Attachments Safety RulesOperator Safety Additional Safety Rules Unit / Maintenance SafetyFuel Safety Line Trimmer SafetyHandlebar Edger SafetyBLOWER/VACUUM Safety Brushcutter SafetyPole Pruner Safety Cultivator SafetyHedge Trimmer Safety Keep the rotor clear of debris Snow Thrower SafetyHigh speed causing injury Know how to stop quicklyAttaching the Shield AssemblyInstalling Trimmer ATTACH- Ment Adjusting the HandleOperation Starting a Warm Engine HOW to Stop Your UnitHOW to Start Your Unit Starting a Cold EngineRemove the shaft cap from the attach- ment if present Installing Optional ATTACH- MentsRemoving Trimmer ATTACH- Ment or Other Optional Attachments Operating PositionInches 8 cm above ground Cutting MethodsTip of the line Does the cutting Work areaMaintenance Replacing the Cutting Head Service and AdjustmentsCarburetor Idle Speed Adjustment Replacing the LineOther Seasonal StorageFuel System EngineTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Ligations The U.S. Environmental Limited WarrantyHarris Corners Canada, contactIntermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours

115376827, 966625001, MC125 specifications

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