Assembly, Warning – McCulloch 250CXL User Manual

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Always stop the unit when work is delayed

or when walking from one cutting location to

another.

If you strike or become entangled with a for-

eign object, stop the engine immediately

and check for damage. Have any damage

repaired by an authorized service dealer

before attempting further operations. Dis-

card blades that are bent, warped, cracked

or broken.

Stop the unit immediately if you feel exces-

sive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble.

Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or

damage before continuing. Contact an au-

thorized service dealer for repair or re-

placement of affected parts as necessary.

SNOW THROWER SAFETY

WARNING:

Keep hands and feet

away from the rotor when starting or running

the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor

with the engine/motor running. Stop engine

and disconnect spark plug before unclogging

snow or debris from discharge chute or when

adjusting vanes.

WARNING:

Never lean over dis-

charge chute. Rocks or debris could be

thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri-

ous injury or blindness.

WARNING:

Inspect the area where

the unit is to be used. Remove objects that

could be thrown or damage the unit. Some

objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be

alert for the possibility.
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Direct material discharge away from glass

enclosures, automobiles, etc.

Do not run engine at high speed while not

removing snow.

Be attentive when using the snowthrower,

and stay alert for holes in the terrain and

other hidden hazards.

Make sure the rotor will spin freely before at-

taching the snowthrower to the powerhead.

If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen

ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before

attempting to operate under power.

Keep the rotor clear of debris.

Do not throw snow near other people. The

snow thrower could propel small objects at

high speed causing injury.

After striking a foreign object, stop the en-

gine, disconnect spark plug and inspect the

snowthrower for damage and repair if nec-

essary before restarting unit.

Never operate the snowthrower near glass

enclosures, automobiles and trucks.Never

attempt to use the snowthrower on a roof.

Never operate the snowthrower near win-

dow wells, dropoffs, etc.

Never discharge snow onto public roads or

near moving traffic.

Clear snow from slopes by going up and

down; never across. Use caution when

changing directions. Never clear snow from

steep slopes.

Let snowthrower run for a few minutes after

clearing snow so moving parts do not freeze.

Look behind and use care when backing

up. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fal-

ling, especially when operating in reverse.

Know how to stop quickly.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

If received assembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly

assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-

aged parts.

It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the

empty fuel tank.

Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal

due to carburetor adjustments and testing

done by the manufacturer.

INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACHMENT

CAUTION:

When installing trimmer attach-

ment, place the unit on a flat surface for stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob

counterclockwise.

Shipping

protector

Coupler

Knob

LOOSEN

TIGHTEN

2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.

3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer

attachment (if present).

4. Position locking/release button of attach-

ment into guide recess of coupler.

5. Push the attachment into the coupler until

the locking/release button snaps into the

primary hole.