McCulloch 250CXL instruction manual Idle Speed Adjustment, Seasonal Storage, Engine, Other

Make adjustments with the unit supported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object. Hold the unit by hand while running and making ad- justments. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without trimmer head moving or spinning (idle speed too fast) or engine stalling (idle speed too slow).

S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in- crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies.

STurn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed if trimmer head moves or spins at idle speed.

WARNING: Recheck the idle speed after each adjustment. The trimmer head must not move or spin at idle speed to avoid serious injury to the operator or others.

Idle Speed Screw

Air Filter Cover

If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, contact an authorized service dealer.

STORAGE

WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use:

SAllow engine to cool before storing or trans-

porting.

SStore unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

SEmpty fuel tank before storing or transport-

ing the unit.

SStore unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.

SStore unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci- dentally cause injury.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.

If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:

SClean the entire unit before lengthy storage. S Store in a clean dry area.

S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

ENGINE

SRemove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the

starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.

SReplace spark plug with new one of recom-

mended type and heat range.

SClean air filter.

S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.

SAt the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio.

OTHER

SDo not store gasoline from one season to

another.

SReplace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.

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