Running The Engine - McCulloch M48A User Manual

WARNING
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
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.
away from any petrol fumes before starting engine.
CAUTION
CAUTION
When filling the fuel tank, always leave an air space of about 5mm to allow for expansion of fuel
FUEL
FUEL
USE ONLY CLEAN FRESH PETROL AT ALL TIMES,
USE ONLY CLEAN FRESH PETROL AT ALL TIMES,
preferably unleaded, with an octane rating of at least
preferably unleaded, with an octane rating of at least
91. Four stroke (cycle) engines use straight fuel.
91. Four stroke (cycle) engines use straight fuel.
FUEL FILLING
FUEL FILLING
1. Position the mower on a level surface in a well-
1. Position the mower on a level surface in a well-
ventilated area.
ventilated area.
2. Clean around the fuel tank.
2. Clean around the fuel tank.
ENGINE
ENGINE
Regular attention to a few simple items will ensure long and trouble-free service from your mower. Carry
Regular attention to a few simple items will ensure long and trouble-free service from your mower.
out the regular maintenance described in the manual, and check the engine mounting bolts regularly to be
Carry out the regular maintenance described in the manual, and check the engine mounting bolts
sure they are tight.
regularly to be sure they are tight.
WARNING
WARNING
Before making any adjustments to your mower make sure that the engine is turned off and that the blade
Before making any adjustments to your mower make sure that the engine is turned off and that the
has STOPPED ROTATING. Always disconnect the spark plug wire and make sure it cannot accidentally
blade has STOPPED ROTATING. Always disconnect the spark plug wire and make sure it cannot
contact the spark plug before touching anything under the mower housing.
accidentally contact the spark plug before touching anything under the mower housing.
ENGINE CONTROL
ENGINE CONTROL
This is mounted at the centre of the handle. It
This is mounted at the centre of the handle.
operates the choke, for starting, and allows you to
It operates the choke, for starting, and allows
set the governed speed of the engine while cutting
you to set the governed speed of the engine
or to stop the engine.
while cutting or to stop the engine.
PREPARING THE ENGINE
PREPARING THE ENGINE
3. Remove the fuel tank cap.
3. Remove the fuel tank cap
4. Place a clean funnel in the fuel filler.
5. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded petrol, allowing
5. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded petrol, allowing
room in tank for fuel expansion.
room in tank for fuel expansion.
6. Replace the fuel tank cap.
6. Replace the fuel tank cap.
7. Clean up any spilt fuel.
7. Clean up any spilt fuel.

RUNNING THE ENGINE

RUNNING THE ENGINE
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