Starting A Cold Engine - McCulloch MAC 291 User Manual

NOTE: lgnition is always "ON"
6-1. STARTING A COLD ENGINE
NOTE: To minimize load on engine during starting and
warm-up, trim excess cutter line to 5 inches. (Figure
6 - 1 A )
Your unit is designed with a 3 position choke;
" C H O K E " , ' S T A R T ' . a n d " R U N " .
F i g u r e 6 - 1 8
TO START ENGINE
1 . Move choke lever to "CHOKE" position.
( F i g u r e 6 - 1 8 )
Figure 6-1C
2. Prime the carburetor.
times. (Figure 6-1C)
F i g u r e 6 - 1 D
3. Squeeze the trigger to the FULL THROTTLE
position. (Figure 6-1 D)
F i g u r e 6 - 1 E
4. Pull starter rope out a short way until resistance is
lelt (approx. 4 inches). Pull starter rope briskly 4
times. A smooth rapid pull is required for a strong
s p a r k . ( F i g u r e 6 - 1 E )
NOTE: Throttle must remain in fullthrottle position until
engine starts and warms up (approx. 1 0 seconds).
5. Move choke lever to "START" position. pull starter
rope again 4 tirnes while holding trigger at the full
throttle position. (Figure 6-1F)
6. lf engine fails to start, repeat steps 1 through 5.
P R I M E R
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