Maintenance; General; Maintenance Schedule; General Inspection - McCulloch M46-160AWREX Manual De Instrucciones

General

WARNING! The user must only carry out
!
the maintenance and service work
described in this Operator's Manual.
More extensive work must be carried out
by a service workshop.
Switch off the engine before carrying out
any checks or maintenance. Prevent
unintentional starting by removing the
ignition cable from the spark plug.
The life span of the machine can be
reduced and the risk of accidents can
increase if machine maintenance is not
carried out correctly and if service and/or
repairs are not carried out professionally.
If you need further information please
contact your nearest service workshop.
CAUTION! When the machine is tilted, make sure the air
filter always is placed in the highest position.
• Always use genuine accessories.

Maintenance schedule

In the maintenance schedule you can see which parts of
your machine that require maintenance, and with which
intervals it should take place. The intervals are calculated
based on daily use of the machine, and may differ
depending on the rate of usage.
Weekly
Before starting

maintenance

General inspection Spark plug
External cleaning Muffler*
Oil level
Cutting equipment
Cutting cover*
Adjusting the
clutch wire
Engine brake
handle*
*See instructions in the section "Machine's safety
equipment".
MAINTENANCE

General inspection

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External cleaning
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Oil level
The lawn mower should stand on flat ground when you
check the oil level. Check the oil level with the dipstick on
the oil filler cap. Unscrew the oil cap, clean the dipstick
located on the cap and insert the cap again without
screwing it down. Check the oil level on the dipstick.
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Cutting equipment
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CAUTION! The blades should be balanced after
Monthly
sharpening.
maintenance
Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting
Air filter
obstacles that result in a breakdown.
Fuel system
Replacing the blades
Dismantling
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Check that nuts and screws are tight.
Brush leaves, grass and the like off of the lawn mower.
Do not use a high pressure washer to clean the
machine.
Never flush water directly on the engine.
Clean the air intake on the starter. Check the starter
and starter cord.
When cleaning under the cutting deck, turn the
machine with the spark plug upwards. Empty the fuel
tank.
If the oil level is low, fill using engine oil up to the upper
level on the dipstick.
Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A
damaged cutting attachment should always be
replaced.
Always ensure the cutter is well ground and balanced
correctly.
WARNING! Always wear heavy-duty
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gloves when servicing and maintaining
the cutting equipment. The cutters are
very sharp and cuts can occur very
easily.
Unscrew the bolt holding the cutter.
Remove the old blade. Make sure the blade bracket is
free of damage. Also check that the blade bolt is
undamaged and that the engine shaft is not bent.
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