McCulloch 250CXL How To Start Your Unit, Starting A Warm Engine, Starting A Flooded Engine

ON/STOP

Switch

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

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

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)

Starting position

NOTE: The throttle lock--out must be engaged to allow operation of the throttle trigger. The lock--out is engaged with the palm of your hand as you grip the throttle handle. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and runs.

1.Set unit on a flat surface.

2.Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

3.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

4.Move the start lever to the START position.

Primer Bulb

Start

Lever

Throttle lock--out

Starter

Handle

6.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.Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

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

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

NOTE: Normally, the warm starting procedure can be used within 5 -- 10 minutes after the unit is turned STOP. If the unit sits for more than 10 minutes without being run, 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 ON/STOP switch in the ON position. Move the start lever to the RUN position and fully squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter handle repeatedly while squeezing throttle trigger until engine starts and runs. This could require pulling the starter handle many times, depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLE-

SHOOTING TABLE.

OPERATING THE COUPLER

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

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect spark plug before removing or instal- ling attachments.

REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT- TACHMENTS)

CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability.

1.Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.

Coupler

AttachmentLOOSEN

Knob

TIGHTEN

2. Press and hold the locking/release button.

Locking/Release

Button

5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-	Attachment	Coupler	Upper Shaft
gine starts and runs.
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