McCulloch 281 Starting A Warm Engine, Starting A Flooded Engine, Operating The Coupler

Throttle	Starter Handle
Lock--out

Choke

Lever

Throttle

Trigger

Primer Bulb Muffler

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.

1.Set unit on a flat surface.

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

3.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

4.Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position by aligning lever with position shown on de- cal (see illustration below).

probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.

9.Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 seconds, then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE by aligning lever with posi- tion shown on decal (see following il- lustration). Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before re- leasing the throttle trigger.

NOTE: If engine dies with the choke le- ver in the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

Choke position decal

Choke position decal

5.Squeeze and hold trigger through all re- maining steps.

6.Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times.

7.As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal (see illustration below).

Choke position decal

8.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the start- er rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

NOTE: If engine still doesn’t start, it is

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

2.Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

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

4.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls.

5.Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position.

NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex- cess fuel. 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 TROU-

BLESHOOTING 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.

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