McCulloch M48A User Manual page 10

You will not need to change the control setting constantly while mowing because the governor holds the
You will not need to change the control setting constantly while mowing because the governor holds the
selected speed, even under varying cutting loads. The positions for START, RUN, SLOW and STOP are marked.
selected speed, even under varying cutting loads. The positions for START, RUN, SLOW and STOP are marked.
Ensure that the engine has been prepared correctly and that the fuel tap is turned ON. We recommend
Ensure that the engine has been prepared correctly and that the fuel tap is turned ON. We recommend that
that you check the oil level before every mowing session.
you check the oil level before every mowing session.
WARNING
WARNING
Never run the engine indoors or in poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
Never run the engine indoors or in poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odourless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts.
an odourless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts.
COLD STARTING
COLD STARTING
1. Set the engine control to the START position
1. Set the engine control to the START position
2. Turn the fuel tap to the "ON" position and wait
2. Turn the fuel tap to the "ON" position and wait
60 seconds.
60 seconds.
3. MANUAL START
3. MANUAL START
• Can be used for new season starting
• Stand behind the mower. Hold the top the
or when the Power Start battery is
mower stationary. Grasp the starter rope and
discharged.
pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull
• Ensure the ignition key is in the "ON"
briskly.
position
• Stand behind the mower. Hold the top
the mower stationary. Grasp the starter
rope and pull slowly until resistance is
RUNNING THE ENGINE
RUNNING THE ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE
• DO NOT pull the starter rope with a jerk or
release the rope when fully extended. Only
release the starter handle when the rope is
fully re-wound.
4. When engine has warmed up for a short time
move the engine control lever to the desired
4. When engine has warmed up for a short time
speed position for cutting
move the engine control lever to the desired
speed position for cutting
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felt, then pull briskly.
• DO NOT pull the starter rope with
a jerk or release the rope when fully
extended. Only release the starter
handle when the rope is fully re-wound.
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