McCulloch M48A, User Manual, Page: 11 / 19

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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.
• Start a WARM engine with the control in the
START position.
• Keep the mower clean underneath
STOPPING
Move the engine control to STOP.
Turn mower off before adjusting cutting height. The
single point cut height control adjusts all four wheels
simultaneously. To operate, steady the mower by
grasping the handle with one hand, pull the lever
outwards from the mower with the other hand, and
move it to the desired setting.
For heavy or very long grass it is recommended
setting the mower cut height to #4 or more to
avoid the possibility of clogging. If clogging becomes
persistent because of unfavourable conditions, try
walking slower, cutting a narrower strip or raising
the cutting height further.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
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.
• Start a WARM engine with the control in the
START position.
• Keep the mower clean underneath
HARD START CHECKLIST
Look for these faults
FUEL
2. Fuel tap shut off
3. Stale fuel
4. Water or dirt in fuel
5. Blocked air vent in fuel tank cap
IGNITION 1. Loose spark plug wire
2. Dirty spark plug electrodes
3. Incorrect spark plug gap
4. Incorrect spark plug type
OTHER
2. Incorrect adjustment of engine control
cable
3. Cutting blade obstructed
STOPPING
Move the engine control to STOP.
CUTTING HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER
Turn mower off before adjusting cutting height. The
single point cut height control adjusts all four wheels
simultaneously. To operate, steady the mower by
grasping the handle with one hand, pull the lever
outwards from the mower with the other hand, and
move it to the desired setting.
For heavy or very long grass it is recommended
setting the mower cut height to #4 or more to
avoid the possibility of clogging. If clogging becomes
persistent because of unfavourable conditions, try
walking slower, cutting a narrower strip or raising
the cutting height further.
HARD START CHECKLIST
Look for these faults
FUEL
1. Insufficient fuel in tank
2. Fuel tap shut off
3. Stale fuel
4. Water or dirt in fuel
5. Blocked air vent in fuel tank cap
IGNITION 1. Loose spark plug wire
2. Dirty spark plug electrodes
3. Incorrect spark plug gap
4. Incorrect spark plug type
OTHER 1. choked air filter (dirt or oil)
2. Incorrect adjustment of engine
control cable
3. Cutting blade obstructed