Spark Plug; Adjusting The Clutch Wire - McCulloch M53-160AWREX Operator's Manual

Assembly
• The blade must be mounted with the angled ends
pointing up towards the cover.
• Make sure the cutter centers correctly on the shaft.
• 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 that the
electrode gap is 0.5 mm. Replace if necessary.
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MAINTENANCE

Adjusting the clutch wire

M53-160ER
• Finely adjust the wire using the adjuster screw.
• Roughly adjust the cluch wire when the fine
adjustment is not enough.
• Extend the wire using the fine adjustment screw.
• Roughly adjust the cluch wire by attaching it to the
different holes on the clutch bar. Then adjust the wire
finely.
All but M53-160ER
Finely adjust the wire using the adjuster screw.