McCulloch MC1538ST manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

	Check Brake Operation
	Check Tire Pressure
T	Check Operator Presence and
	Interlock Systems
R	Check for Loose Fasteners
A	Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
C	Lubrication Chart
T
0	Check Battery Level
R	Clean Battery and Terminals
	Check Transaxle Cooling
	Check V-Belts
	Check Engine Oil Level
	Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
E	Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
N	Clean Air Filter
G	Clean Air Screen
I	Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N	Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
E
	Clean Engine Cooling Fins
	Replace Spark Plug
	Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
	Replace Fuel Filter

HOURS				HOURS	STORAGE
USE		HOURSHOURS		SEASON
EACH 8
	25	50	100
BEFOREEVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERYBEFORE						SERVICE DATES

5

3

4

1,2

1,2

2

2

1, 2

2

2

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1	- Change more often when operating under a heavy load or	3	- Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
	in high ambient temperatures.	4	- Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
2	- Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.	5	- Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.
			Do not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

•At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air fi lter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air fi lter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

LUBRICATION CHART

➁SPINDLE ZERK	SPINDLE ZERK		➁
		➁
➁ FRONT	FRONT
	WHEEL
WHEEL
	BEARING
BEARING
	ZERK
ZERK
	ENGINE ➂

GEARSHIFT ➀

PIVOTS

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BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure.

•Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

➀SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil

➁ General Purpose Grease

➂ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY,

14POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.