Rotary Lawnmower Owners Manual Safety Operation Assembly Maintenance WARNING • PLEASE READ For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarize yourself with your mower before each use. Model No.
AU LAWN MOWER WARRANTY The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all other conditions and warranties in respect of this product which the consumer may have taken under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 or by any legislation of a State or Territory of Australia. This product is warranted by Husqvarna Australia (ABN 45 115 475619)(the “Company”) to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of original purchase.
AU WARNING Discharge openings must be guarded at all times. Do not remove the mulching plug or hold the safety flap up while mowing. TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM Engine does not start. Engine difficult to start or losses power Engine operates erratically. Engine idles poorly. Engine skips at speed. Engine overheats. PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Throttle not in CHOKE position. Move throttle to CHOKE Fuel tank is empty. Fill tank with fuel. Air cleaner element is dirty.
AU Congratulations on your purchase of a quality McCulloch product. This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the McCulloch walk behind mowers. Please read and understand this manual before using your new mower. If assistance is required, please contact Husqvarna Australia or any McCulloch mower servicing dealer. To emphasise special information the WARNING and CAUTION icons are used, please observe these carefully. WARNING The safety of user and others involved.
AU CONTENTS MODEL NO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AU M48 Engine: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .McCulloch OHV Four Stroke Engine Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3600 r.p.
AU SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The safety of user and others involved. Personal injury may result if information is disregarded. • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign, hard objects before mowing; they could be thrown by the blade. • Never mow while barefoot or wearing open toe sandals or thongs. Wear long trousers and heavy-duty shoes. It is advisable to wear suitable eye and hearin protection.
AU • Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before inspecting the mower if: (a) the mower begins to vibrate abnormally, or (b) after striking a foreign object. • Check the catcher for wear and tear, and replace any worn or broken parts. • To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves and any spilt fuel. • Shut the engine off and wait until the blades come to a complete stop before removing the catcher or un-clogging the chute.
AU AU ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS assembly INSTRUCTIONS Please refer to the following sections when preparing the mower for it’s first use. Please refer to the following sections when preparing the mower for it’s first use. GRASS CATCHER GRASS CATCHER 1. Position the two catcher halves as shown in 1. Position the two catcher halves as shown in (Figure 1A). (Figure 1A). Align lugsmarked marked1 & 1 2&at2 the at the Alignthe thelocating locating lugs frontfront of theof the catcher. baseonon ground, catcher.
AU AU AU PREPARING THE ENGINE PREPARING THE ENGINE Please read and understand the engine instructions prior to operating the lawnmower. PREPARING THE ENGINE Please read and understand the engine instructions prior to operating the lawnmower. Please read and understand the engine instructions prior to operating the lawnmower.
AU WARNING Petrol vapour is highly flammable and explosive. Handle with extreme care. Store in an approved container. Do not fill tank when engine is running or is still hot. Do not allow open flame, matches or smoking nearby. Fill tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Wipe away any spills and move the mower away from any petrol fumes before starting engine. CAUTION When filling the fuel tank, always leave an air space of about 5mm to allow for expansion of the fuel.
AU AU RUNNING ENGINE RUNNING THE THE ENGINE ENGINE CONTROL ENGINE CONTROL This mounted at the left side the handle (most models). operates thestarting, choke,and for This isismounted at the top top left side of theofhandle (most models). It operatesItthe choke, for starting, allows you to set theofgoverned of theorengine cutting or to stop the allows youand to set the governed speed the enginespeed while cutting to stopwhile the engine. engine. Fig.
AU AU STARTING THE ENGINE THE ENGINE Ensure that the engine has beenSTARTING prepared correctly and that the fuel tap is turned ON. We recommend that you check the oil level before every mowing session. Ensure that the engine has been prepared correctly and that the fuel tap is turned ON. We recommend that you check the oil level before every mowing session. WARNING Never run the engine indoors or in poorly ventilated areas. engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odourless and deadly gas.
AU 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 1. Insufficient fuel in tank 2. Fuel tap shut off 3. Stale fuel 4. Water or dirt in fuel 5.
AU 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.
AU AU FITTING THE MULCHING PLUG TO THE MOWER (OPTIONAL) 1. Stop theFITTING engine. THE MULCHING PLUG TO THE MOWER (OPTIONAL) 2. sure the discharge chute and the underside of the mower are clean. If not, clean the 1. Make Stop the engine. mower. 2. Make sure the discharge chute and the underside of the mower are clean. If not, clean the mower. 3. theflap flapwith with hand, the hand-hold on the mulching insert the 3.
AU BLADES AU Check the blade mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Check the blade condition frequently, particularly BLADES if the mower has hit a foreign object or is vibrating. Sub-standard cutting and catching will result from a neglected blade. Your Check the blade mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
AU MAINTENANCE CAUTION Never tip mower sideways. To gain access to blades or cutting disc tilt backwards so spark plug is up. ENGINE LUBRICATION Check engine oil before every mowing session or every 5 hours or daily. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CAUTION Failure to properly service your mower will reduce it’s operating performance and could void warranty. Service costs are not covered by warranty. First 5 Hours Change engine oil - Oil SAE30. 500ml.
AU CAUTION Do not over-tighten the spark plug as engine damage may occur. DECK CLEANING Wipe deck with a damp cloth. UNDER DECK CLEANING 1. Hose under deck by tilting the mower backwards so that the spark plug is up. Allow mower to dry before storing. CAUTION Do not hose engine. Water can damage engine or contaminate the fuel system.
AU ENGINE AIR CLEANER CAUTION Do not allow dirt or dust to clog the air filter element. MAINTENANCE CAUTION ENGINE AIR CLEANER Do not allow dirt or dust to clog the air filter element. The engine air cleaner element must be serviced (cleaned) after 25 hours normal mowing. ENGINE AIR CLEANER TheREPLACE engine airHIGH cleaner element mustAIR beFILTER serviced (cleaned) after 25 hours normal mowing. TO INTAKE PAPER 1.
AU MOWING TIPS • The best time to mow your lawn is the early 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 destruction of the crown of grass, allowing flat lying weeds to develop. • Vary your cutting pattern from week to week. One week mow your lawn from north to south, the next week, mow your lawn from east to west.
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