Blade Care; Blade Removal - McCulloch MOWCART 66 Manual

RIDING MOWER
Always observe safety rules when per form ing any
main te nance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If riding mower requires more than four (4) feet (1,21 m)
to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry
concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.
(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Ser vice and Ad just ments
section of this manual).
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See PSI on
tires).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals
which can harm rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other
hazards that may cause tire damage.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and pre vent flat tires due
to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your
local parts dealer. Tire sealant also pre vents tire dry rot
and corrosion.
AXLE AND SPINDLES
• Front wheel axles and front spindles should be properly
lubricated.
• Wheel Axles should be lubricated with a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant.
• Spindles should be lubricated with a spray type silicone
base lubricant.
Spindle
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYS TEM AND
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Be sure operator presence and reverse operation sys tems
are work ing properly. If your riding mower does not function
as described, repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully
de pressed, and the deck clutch lever is in the dis en gaged
position.
CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
• When the engine is running, any attempt by the op er a tor
to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake
should shut off the engine.
• When the engine is running and the deck clutch lever is
engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat
should shut off the engine.
MAINTENANCE
Wheel Axle
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• The deck clutch lever should never operate unless the
operator is in the seat.
CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM
• When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the
engine "ON" position and the deck clutch lever engaged,
any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should
shut off the engine.
• When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the
ROS "ON" position and the deck clutch lever engaged,
any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should
NOT shut off the engine.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be sharp. Re place
worn, bent or damaged blades.
CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved
by the manufacturer of your riding mower. Using a blade
not approved by the manufacturer of your riding mower
is hazardous, could damage your riding mower and void
your warranty.
ROS "ON"
POSITION

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blade.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade
with heavy cloth.
2. Remove blade bolt by turning coun ter clock wise.
3. Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "GRASS
SIDE" facing the ground.
Blade Bolt
(Special)
Center Hole
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper as sem bly, center hole in
blade must align with star on mandrel assembly.
4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs./62-
75 Nm).
IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat treated.
ENGINE "ON" POSITION
(NORMAL OPERATING)
Mandrel
Assembly
Blade
Star