McCulloch M125-85FH Operator's Manual page 17

Maintenance
Clean the inner surface of the cutting deck, around the blades
Clean around the muffler
Make sure that the cold air intake of the engine is not blocked
Make sure that the safety devices are not defective
Examine and do a test of the brakes
Do a check of the engine oil level
Do a check of the battery
Lubricate the drive chain (M125-85F)
Examine the blades in the cutting deck
Clean the cutting deck, below the belt covers and below the cutting
deck
Make sure that the tire pressure is correct
Do a check of the parking brake
Replace the engine oil (the first time after 8 h use)
Replace the air filter
Replace the fuel filter
Replace the spark plug
Do a check of and adjust the throttle wire
Do a check of the belts
Do a check of the fuel hose. Replace it if necessary
To clean the product
CAUTION: Do not use a high-pressure
washer or a steam cleaner. Water can go
into bearings and electrical connections and
cause corrosion which causes damage to
the product.
Clean the product immediately after use.
• Do not clean hot surfaces such as the engine,
muffler and exhaust system. Wait until the surfaces
are cool, then remove the grass or dirt.
• Before you clean with water, clean with a brush.
Remove grass cuttings and dirt on and around the
transmission, the transmission air intake, and the
engine.
• Use running water from a hose to clean the product.
Do not use high pressure.
• Do not point the water at electrical components or
bearings. Detergent usually increases the damage.
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Daily maintenance
before operation
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X
X
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X
• To clean the cutting deck, remove it and hose it
down with water.
• When the product is clean, start the cutting deck for
a short period to blow off remaining water.
Maintenance interval
in hours
25 50 100 200
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X
X X
X
X
X
O
X
O
O O
O
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