Starting A Flooded Engine; Operating Position - McCulloch 2500CXL Instruction Manual

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 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.
Coupler
Lower
Attachment
TIGHTEN
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine and up-
per shaft, pull the attachment straight out
of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present).
2. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
WARNING:
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. All attachments are designed
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri-
ous injury or damage to the unit.
Upper
Locking/Release
Shaft
Button in Primary Hole

OPERATING POSITION

LOOSEN
ALWAYS WEAR:
Heavy,
Knob
Long Pants
Cut from your left to your right.
Upper Shaft When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto
clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol-
lowing:
S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
S Extend your left arm and hold handlebar
grip with your left hand.
S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with
finger on throttle trigger.
S Keep unit below waist level.
S Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your
left shoulder and danger sign centered on
your back.
S Maintain full weight of tool on your left
shoulder.
S Without bending over, keep the blade or
trimmer head near and parallel to the ground
and not crowded into material being cut.
10
Primary Hole
Coupler
Guide Recess
Locking/
Attachment
Upper
Release
Shaft
Button
Make sure the locking/
Secondary Hole
Hearing
Protection
Eye Protection
Boots