Operating The Coupler; Starting A Warm Engine; Starting A Flooded Engine - McCulloch 250CXL Instruction Manual

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 posi-
tion.
Primer Bulb
Throttle
lock- -out
Starter
Handle
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
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 proce-
dure 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:
connect spark plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT-
TACHMENTS)
CAUTION:
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Start
Lever
Coupler
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
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.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
9
Always stop unit and dis-
When removing or installing at-
Upper Shaft
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN Knob
Coupler
Upper Shaft
Guide Recess
Locking/ Attachment
Release
Button