McCulloch M40-125 CLASSIC+, Operator'S Manual

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To get a good result
• Always use a sharp blade. A blunt blade gives an
irregular result and the cut surface of the grass
becomes yellow. A sharp blade also uses less
energy than a blunt blade.
• Do not cut more than ⅓ of the length of the grass.
Cut first with the cutting height set high. Examine the
result and lower the cutting height to an applicable
level. If the grass is very long, drive slowly and cut 2
times if necessary.
• Cut in different directions each time to prevent
stripes in the lawn.
Maintenance
Introduction
WARNING: Before you do maintenance, you
must read and understand the safety
chapter.
For all servicing and repair work on the product, special
training is necessary. We guarantee the availability of
professional repairs and servicing. If your dealer is not a
service agent, speak to them for information about the
nearest service agent.
Maintenance schedule
The maintenance intervals are calculated from daily use
of the product. The intervals change if the product is not
used daily.
For maintenance identified with * see instructions in
Safety devices on the product on page 8
.
Maintenance Daily Weekly Monthly
Do a general inspection X
Examine the oil level X
Clean the product X
Examine the cutting equipment X
Examine the cutting cover* X
Examine the engine brake handle* X
Examine and adjust the drive (clutch wire) X
Examine the muffler* X
Examine the spark plug X
Change the oil (the first time after 5 h use, then after each 50 h use) X
Change the air filter X
Examine the fuel system X
To do a general inspection
• Make sure that the nuts and screws on the product
are tightened.
To clean the product externally
• Use a brush to remove leaves, grass and dirt.
• Make sure that the air intake on the top of the engine
is not blocked.
• Do not use a high pressure washer to clean the
product.
• If you use water to clean the product, do not flush
water directly on the engine.
To clean the inner surface of the cutting
cover
1. Empty the fuel tank.
2. Put the product on its side with the muffler down.
CAUTION: If the product is put with the
air filter down, the engine can become
damaged.
3. Hose down the inner surface of the cutting cover
with water.
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