Replacing The Belts; Checking And Adjusting The Cutting Deck Ground Pressure; Removing The Cutting Deck - McCulloch M125-97FH Workshop Manual

Replacing the Belts

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. Pry off the belts downward.
Change the belts after 2 years or 100 hours running time.
Checking and Adjusting the Cutting
Deck Ground Pressure
Check the tire pressure, 1 bar.
Place bathroom scales under the cutting deck frame (on the
front edge) so that the cutting deck rests on the scales.
Adjust the cutting deck ground pressure with the adjuster nut
located inside the ride-on mower front wheel. Ground
pressure should be between 12 and 15 kg / 26.5-33 lb.

Removing the Cutting Deck

The cutting deck can be removed in order to facilitate
cleaning and servicing.
To remove the cutting deck proceed as follows:
• Position the machine on flat ground.
• Apply and secure the parking brake.
McCulloch M105-97F:
• Depress the parking brake pedal (1).
• Press in the lock button (2) on the steering column.
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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
• Release the brake pedal while keeping the button
pressed in
McCulloch M125-97FH:
• Slide the parking brake lever forward.
• Hook the lever in place.
Place the cutting deck in the mowing position.
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