McCulloch MC30 manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE

MAINTENANCE

	MAINTENANCE	BEFORE	EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	BEFORE
		EACH	8	25	50	100	SEASON	STORAGE
	SCHEDULE
		USE	HOURS	HOURS	HOURS	HOURS
2	Check Brake Operation
)	Check Tire Pressure
$	Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
)
	Check for Loose Fasteners
.
	Check/Replace Mower Blade			3
'
	Clean Battery and Terminals
-
	Lubricate Axles and Spindles
/
	Clean Friction Surfaces
7				4
%	Check Mower Levelness
2	Check V-Belt
	Check Engine Oil Level
E	Change Engine Oil			1,2
N	Clean Air Filter			2
G	Clean Air Screen			2
I
	Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N
	Clean Engine Cooling Fins
E						2
	Replace Spark Plug
	Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge					2

1	- Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.	3	- Replace blade more often when mowing in sandy soil.
2	- Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.	4	- Clean surfaces with isopropyl alcohol or non filming cleaner.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to service center.

PROBLEM		CAUSE		CORRECTION
Will not start	1	Out of fuel.	1	Fill fuel tank.
	2	Bad spark plug.	2	Replace spark plug.
	3	Dirty air filter.	3	Clean/replace air filter.
	4	Water in fuel.	4	Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill
				tank with fresh gasoline and replace
				fuel filter.
	5	Loose or damaged wiring.	5	Check all wiring.
	6	Engine valves out of adjustment.	6	Contact a qualified service center.
Hard to start	1	Dirty air filter.	1	Clean/replace air filter.
	2	Bad spark plug.	2	Replace spark plug.
	3	Weak or dead battery.	3	Recharge or replace battery.
	4	Stale or dirty fuel.	4	Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
				fresh, clean gasoline.
	5	Loose or damaged wiring.	5	Check all wiring.
	6	Engine valves out of adjustment.	6	Contact a qualified service center.
Engine will not	1	Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.	1	Depress clutch/brake pedal.
turn over	2	Deck clutch is engaged.	2	Disengage deck clutch.
	3	Weak or dead battery.	3	Recharge or replace battery.
	4	Blown fuse.	4	Replace fuse.
	5	Corroded battery terminals.	5	Clean battery terminals.
	6	Loose or damaged wiring.	6	Check all wiring.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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

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

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 filter, and check blade and belt for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.Check engine oil level.

2.Check brake operation.

3.Check tire pressure.

4.Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation.

5.Check for loose fasteners.

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, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

	7	Faulty ignition switch.	7	Check/replace ignition switch.
	8	Faulty solenoid or starter.	8	Check/replace solenoid or starter.
	9	Faulty operator presence switch(es).	9	Contact a qualified service center.
Engine clicks but will	1	Weak or dead battery.	1	Recharge or replace battery.
not start	2	Corroded battery terminals.	2	Clean battery terminals.
	3	Loose or damaged wiring.	3	Check all wiring.
	4	Faulty solenoid or starter.	4	Check/replace solenoid or starter.
Loss of power	1	Cutting too much grass/too fast.	1	Raise cutting height/reduce speed.
	2	Build-up of grass, leaves and trash	2	Clean underside of mower housing.
		under mower.
	3	Dirty air filter.	3	Clean/replace air filter.
	4	Low oil level/dirty oil.	4	Check oil level/change oil.
	5	Faulty spark plug.	5	Clean & regap or change spark plug.
	6	Stale or dirty fuel.	6	Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
	7	Water in fuel.	7	fresh, clean gasoline.
				Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill
				tank with fresh gasoline.
	8	Spark plug wire loose.	8	Connect & tighten spark plug wire.
	9	Dirty engine air screen/fins.	9	Clean engine air screen/fins.
	10	Dirty/clogged muffler.	10	Clean/replace muffler.
	11	Loose or damaged wiring.	11	Check all wiring.
	12	Engine valves out of adjustment.	12	Contact a qualified service center.
Excessive vibration	1	Worn, bent or loose blade.	1	Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
	2	Bent blade mandrel.	2	Contact a qualified service center.
	3	Loose/damaged part(s).	3	Tighten loose part(s).
				Replace damaged parts.

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