CONTENTS Contents CONTENTS Contents ............... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Instructions............Special Instructions ............TECHNICAL DATA Technical Data ............... MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule ..........DESIGN AND FUNCTION General ................. Serial Number ............... Engine ................Steering ................ Drive Unit ..............Cutting Deck ..............REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Dismantling the Engine ..........
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Instructions Be careful when servicing the battery. Explosive gases form in the battery. Never perform maintenance on the battery while smoking or in the vicinity of open flames or sparks. This This workshop manual is written for personnel with a general can cause the battery to explode and cause serious injuries.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the ride-on mower. For points not described in this workshop manual, refer to the operator’s manual. Daily maintenance At least once Maintenance Maintenance interval in hours before starting a year Cleaning...
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1 Service tools The following special tools are used when working on the rider: Special tools for engine and transmission can be found in the respective workshop manual. Battery charger (EU) 580 35 52-01 Battery charger (UK) 580 35 52-02 Tachometer 502 71 14-01...
DESIGN AND FUNCTION General Engine This manual covers the M105-85F , M125-85FH and G125-85F These ride-on mowers have single cylinder, air-cooled mowers. They have front-mounted cutting decks for controlled engines from Briggs & Stratton. mowing and the best possible cutting results.
To activate the cutting position, press the pedal and then release it. Cutting Deck The M105-85F, M125-95FH and G105-85F have mulching units with a rear discharge option. The cutting height is adjusted using the lever, which has a catch for each cutting height position.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Dismantling the Engine Loosen the cable bracket from the engine. Pull up the lever for engaging the blades. Remove the fuel tank, see "Fuel Tank". Remove the bonnet. Remove the clip holding the throttle and choke cables. Release the cable from its mounting.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Remove the seat switch. Remove the engine mounting screws. Note where the battery's negative cable is connected. Remove the lower belt from the engine belt pulley. Disconnect it from the engine if necessary. Lift the engine away from the machine. Assembling the Engine Assemble in reverse order.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Changing the Engine Oil Remove the screw holding the tank on the bracket. Lower the tank and pull out the hose through the frame of the machine (if it has been loosened by the fuel filter). The engine oil should be changed for the first time after running for 8 hours;...
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Checking and Adjusting the Replacing the Steering Cable Steering Cable Dismantling Check the tension by squeezing the cables together (at the arrows). Without applying too much force, it should be Loosen both ends of the steering cable from the rear steering possible to move the wires ±...
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Assembling The marked (right) side of the cable is placed at the bottom of both pulley brackets and connected to the rear steering disc Attach the cable by first turning the steering wheel so that the on the right side of the machine. hole in the steering column guide roller points forward on the machine.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Checking and Adjusting the Brake Loosen the clamping screw for the cable’s outer casing and move the choke control to the full choke position. Check that the brakes are correctly adjusted by placing the ride-on mower on a slight downhill slope with the clutch disengaged and activating the brake.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Dismantling the Swing Axle Adjusting the Drive Chain Remove the cables from the battery terminals and remove Loosen the four screws and slide the plate forward by hand to tighten the chain. the battery. Tighten the chain. Remove the battery shelf. Remove the fastening bolts and control rods for the axle.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Dismantling/Assembling the Loosen the split pin, unhook the connection rod and pry the belt from the gearbox pulley. Hydrostatic Transmission M125-85FH Loosen the cutting deck belt. Dismantle the drive chain, see "Dismantling/Assembling the Drive Chain". Loosen the plate to which the gearbox is fastened. Loosen the idler spring.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Replacing the Belts • Release the brake pedal while keeping the button pressed in McCulloch M125-85FH: Starting position for removing the belt: • No unit is attached to the machine. • The front part of the belt is loose. Loosen the belt tensioner.
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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Check that the adjustment lever for the cutting height is in the S Loosen the split pin from the equipment frame. Grasp the upper position. pipe construction of the deck and pull it out. Loosen the snap lock and lift off the front cover. Loosen the spring for the drive belt tensioning wheel.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Checking the Safety System Disconnect the connector from the microswitch. There are two microswitches, one on each side. The ride-on mower is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving in the following conditions. It must only be possible to start the engine when the following conditions are met: •...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Troubleshooting Schedule Problem Cause Engine will not start See the "Checking the Safety System" section if the controls are in the wrong position There is no fuel in the fuel tank Spark plug defective Dirt in the carburetor or fuel line Starter does not turn over the engine Bad or old fuel in the fuel tank Incorrect fuel in the fuel tank...