McCulloch M51-120M CLASSIC, Operator'S Manual

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2. Examine the cutting equipment to make sure that it
is correctly attached and adjusted. See To assemble
the mulch plug on page 8
.
3. Fill the fuel tank. See
To fill fuel on page 9
.
4. Fill the oil tank and do a check of the oil level. See
To change the engine oil on page 11
.
To fill fuel
If available, use low-emission/alkylate gasoline. If low-
emission/alkylate gasoline is not available, use good
quality unleaded gasoline or leaded gasoline. Use
gasoline with an octane number of 90 RON out of North
America (87 AKI in North America) or higher, and with a
maximum of 10% ethanol (E10).
CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with an
octane number less than 90 RON out of
North America (87 AKI in North America).
This can cause damage to the product.
1. Open the fuel tank cap slowly to release the
pressure.
2. Fill slowly with a fuel can. If you spill fuel, remove it
with a cloth and let remaining fuel dry off.
3. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
4. Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
5. Move the product a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from the
position where you filled the tank, before a start.
To set the cutting height
Note: Set the same height on all 4 cutting height levers.
(Fig. 25 )
1. Move the cutting height lever in the direction of the
wheel.
2. Move the cutting height lever rearward to increase
the cutting height.
3. Move the cutting height lever forward to decrease
the cutting height.
CAUTION: Do not set the cutting height too
low. The blades can hit the ground if the
surface of the lawn is not level.
To start the product
1. Make sure that the ignition cable is connected to the
spark plug.
2. The very first time you start the product, press the
primer bulb 5 times. The next time you start the
product when the engine is cold, press the primer
bulb 3 times.
3. Stay behind the product.
4. Hold the engine brake handle against the handlebar.
5. Hold the starter rope handle with your right hand.
6. Slowly pull out the starter rope until you feel some
resistance.
7. Pull with force to start the engine.(Fig. 26 )
WARNING: Do not twist the starter rope
around your hand.
To stop the product
• To stop the engine, release the engine brake handle.
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 7
.
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