McCulloch M125-85FH Operator's Manual page 22

1. Remove the cutting deck, see
deck on page 11 .
2. Look at the blades to see if they are damaged and if
it is necessary to sharpen them.
3. Tighten the blade bolts with tightening torque 45–50
Nm.
To replace the blades
1. Remove the cutting deck, see
deck on page 11 .
2. Lock the blade with a wooden block.
3. Loosen and remove the blade bolt, the washers and
the blade.
4. Assemble the new blade with the angled ends in the
direction of the cutting deck.
WARNING: Incorrect blade type can
cause objects to eject from the cutting
deck and cause serious injury. Use only
the blades given in
page 26 .
5. Attach the blade, the washer and the bolt. Tighten
the bolt with a tightening torque of 45–50 Nm.
To do a check of the engine oil level
1. Park the product on level ground and stop the
engine.
2. Open the engine cover.
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To remove the cutting
To remove the cutting
Technical data on
3. Loosen the dipstick and pull it out.
4. Clean the oil from the dipstick.
5. Put the dipstick back in and tighten it.
6. Loosen and pull the dipstick out and read the oil
level.
7. The oil level must be between the marks on the
dipstick. If the level is near the ADD mark, fill oil to
the FULL mark.
8. Fill the oil through the hole for the dipstick. Fill the oil
slowly.
Technical data on page 26 for the types
Note: See
of engine oil that we recommend. Do not mix
different types of oil.
9. Tighten the dipstick correctly before you start the
engine. Start and idle the engine for approximately
30 seconds. Stop the engine. Wait 30 seconds and
do a check of the oil level again.
To replace the engine oil
WARNING: Engine oil is very hot directly
after the engine stops. Let the engine
become cool before you drain the engine oil.
If you spill engine oil on your skin, clean with
soap and water.
1. Put a container below the drain plug for the engine
oil.
2. Remove the dipstick.
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