Cutting Equipment; Spark Plug - McCulloch M40-110 CLASSIC Operator's Manual

Cutting equipment

• 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.
CAUTION! The blades should be balanced after
sharpening.
Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting
obstacles that result in a breakdown.
Replacing the blades
WARNING! Always wear heavy-duty
!
gloves when servicing and maintaining
the cutting equipment. The cutters are
very sharp and cuts can occur very
easily.
Dismantling
• 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.
Assembly
• The blade must be mounted with the angled ends
pointing up towards the cover.
• Make sure the cutter centres correctly on the shaft.
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MAINTENANCE
• Fit the washer and tighten the bolt correctly. The bolt
should be tightened with a torque of 45-60 Nm.
• Pull the blade around by hand and make sure it
rotates freely.
• Test run the machine.
IMPORTANT!
Always exercise care and use your common sense.
Avoid all situations which you consider to be beyond
your capability. If you still feel uncertain about operating
procedures after reading these instructions, you should
consult an expert before continuing. Contact an
authorised service workshop.
Always use genuine parts. For more information, see
the "Technical data" section.

Spark plug

NOTICE! Always use the recommended spark plug
type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the
piston/cylinder.
• If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs
poorly at idle speed: always check the spark plug first
before taking other steps.
• If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check the
electrode gap. Refer to technical data sheet for spark
plug gap. Replace if necessary.