McCulloch M48A - Manual

AU 3 7 13 12 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 DESCRIPTION 1. Dash Panel for Key Start and Engine Control Lever 2. High Intake Air Cleaner3. Air Tube4. Locking Knob5. Starter Handle 6. Fuel Filler Cap7. Oil Filler Cap8. Muffler Housing9. Under Deck Wash Connector10. Spark Plug11. Cast Aluminium Ball Bearing Whe...

AU 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Please refer to the following sections when preparing the mower for it’s first use GRASS CATCHER 1. Position the two catcher halves as shown in (Figure 1A). Ensure the catcher door is pushed down firmly onto the catcher to lock in place. Align the locating lugs marked 1 &a...

AU 5 PREPARING THE ENGINE Please read and understand the engine instructions prior to operating the lawnmower. OIL - SAE30 CAUTION DO NOT START your four stork engine before making sure that it has been filled with the right amount of the corect grade of oil. AU 8 PREPARING THE ENGINE Please read an...

AU 6 ENGINE Regular attention to a few simple items will ensure long and trouble-free service from your mower. Carry out the regular maintenance described in the manual, and check the engine mounting bolts regularly to be sure they are tight. WARNING Before making any adjustments to your mower make ...

AU 7 RUNNING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE You will not need to change the control setting constantly while mowing because the governor holds the selected speed, even under varying cutting loads. The positions for START, RUN, SLOW and STOP are marked. Ensure that the engine has been prepared correc...

AU 8 STARTING THE ENGINE CUTTING HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER HINTS FOR EASY STARTING • Stand the mower on a paved drive or path where the blade is clear of the grass. If you must start on the lawn, move to an already cut area and/or raise the cutting height. Do not start the mower on a gravel surface. • St...

AU 9 FITTING THE MULCHING PLUG TO THE MOWER (OPTIONAL) 1. Stop the engine.2. Make sure the discharge chute and the underside of the mower are clean. If not, clean the mower.3. Raise the flap with left hand, and using the hand-hold on the mulching plug, insert the mulching plug, with the angled secti...

AU 10 BLADES Check the blade mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness.To check blades, fold top handle down and tilt mower backward and view blades under deck from the front. (see pic) do not place mower on its side!Check the blade condition frequently, particularly if the mower has...

AU 11 CAUTION Never tip mower sideways. To gain access to blades or cutting disc tilt backwards so spark plug is up. CAUTION Failure to properly service your mower will reduce it’s operating performance and could void warranty. Service costs are not covered by warranty. MAINTENANCE ENGINE LUBRICATIO...

AU 12 MAINTENANCE ABOVE DECK OIL CHANGE 1. Place 12mm (inside diameter) tube onto outlet of above deck oil change tap. Fig. 11A 2. Push and turn tap to allow oil to flow. Fig 11B3. Ensure oil is drained into a suitable container for proper disposal. Note To ensure full drainage of oil sump it may be...

AU 13 MAINTENANCE CAUTION Do not allow dirt or dust to clog the air filter element. ENGINE AIR CLEANER The engine air cleaner element must be serviced (cleaned) after 25 hours normal mowing. TO REPLACE HIGH INTAKE PAPER AIR FILTER1. To access filter element push down air snorkel release clip pull ai...

AU 14 MOWING TIPS • The best time to mow your lawn is the late afternoon. By this time the grass has had a chance to dry out. Also the sensitive newly cut grass area isn’t exposed to the direct sun. • For healthy growth, grass should not be cut too short. Using the lowest settings can result in dest...