Warning – McCulloch Cabrio 115306026 User Manual
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1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. Move the start lever to the START position.
4. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
5. Allow unit to run for 10--15 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen-
gage the starting system.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Pull starter rope sharply until engine starts
and runs.
NOTE:
Normally, the warm starting procedure
can be used within 5 -- 10 minutes after the unit
is turned off. If the unit sits for more than 10 min-
utes 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
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.
Attachment
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Shaft
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
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING:
Make sure the locking/
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.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Hearing
protection
Eye protection
Heavy,
long pants
Boots
Cut from your left to your right.
Safety helmet
When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto
clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol-
lowing: