Operator′s manual M105-85F M125-85FH Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
CONTENTS Contents CONTENTS Contents ...................................................................... INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, ............................................................ Driving and transport on public roads .......................... Towing .......................................................................... Use .............................................................................. Good service ................................................................
INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a McCulloch Fronmower. McCulloch Front Mower are built to a unique design with a front-mounted cutting unit. The machine is built to give maximum efficiency even in small and confined areas. This operator’s manual is a valuable document. By following its instructions (on operation, service, maintenance, etc.) you will significantly extend the life of the machine and even its second-hand value.
Service journal Pre-delivery service 1 Charge the battery for 4 hours at max. 3 amp. 2 Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional equipment. See instructions under the heading Assembly. 3 Check and adjust tyre pressure. See instructions under the heading Technical data. 4 Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine. See instructions under the heading Technical data. 5 Connect battery. See instructions under the heading Assembly. 6 Fill with fuel and start engine.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Ignition These symbols are on the machine and in the instructions. WARNING! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Warning: rotating parts. Keep hands and feet clear. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Clutch in Always wear: Clutch out • Approved hearing protection Parking brake This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Before and during reversing procedures, look behind you. Watch your hands and other body parts so they do not get caught and crushed between the belt and belt pulley.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions • Never carry passengers. The machine is only intended to be used by one person. • Always look downwards and backwards before and while reversing. Keep watch for both large and small obstacles. • Slow before cornering. • Switch off the blades when you are not mowing. • Take care when rounding a fixed object, so that the blades do not hit it. Never run the machine over foreign objects. These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the machine to use or service it. Local laws may regulate the age of the user. This is what you do • Remove obstacles such as stones, branches, etc. • Mow upwards and downwards, not sideways. >10 ! • WARNING! You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children • Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on your guard for children in the vicinity of the machine. Children are often attracted to the machine and mowing. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children away from the area to be mowed and under close supervision by another adult. • Keep an eye out and shut off the machine if children enter the work area.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Observe the risk of injury caused by moving or hot parts if the engine is started with the engine cover open or protective cowlings removed. • Do not change the setting of governors. If you run too fast, you risk damaging the machine components. • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odourless, poisonous and highly dangerous gas. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything.
WHAT IS WHAT? 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 7 13 12 11 15 16 18 14 17 Location of the controls 1 Speed limiter for driving forward M125-85FH Clutch pedal, neutral and parking brake M105-85F 2 Lock button for parking brake M105-85F 3 Speed limiter for reversing, M125-85FH 4 Ignition lock 5 Gear shift lever, M105-85F 6 Parking brake, M125-85FH 7 Seat adjustment.
PRESENTATION Presentation Parking brake M125-85FH Congratulations on your choice of an excellent quality product that will give you great pleasure for many years. The parking brake is applied as follows: McCulloch M105-85F has a gearbox of "inline" type with 3 forward gears and 1 backward gear. On McCulloch M125-85FH, the power transmission is handled by a hydrostatic gearbox which allows variable variation of the speed. 1 Slide the parking brake lever forward.
PRESENTATION Cutting unit Move the lever back and lock it to stop the blades from rotating. The machines have cutting units with rear ejection, i.e. clippings are thrown behind the cutting unit. Lifting pedal for cutting deck The lifting pedal is used to put the cutting deck in either the transport or mowing positions. If the pedal is pressed down, the cutting deck is raised to the transport position.
PRESENTATION Fueling The engine runs on unleaded petrol with a minimum octane rating of 85 (not mixed with oil). We recommend the use of biodegradable alkylate petrol. Allways use fresh and clean, unleaded petrol. Do not use petrol that contains methanol. Do not fill the tank completely, leave an expansion area of at least 2.5 cm (1“). ! WARNING! Petrol is highly inflammable. Exercise care and refuel outdoors (see safety instructions). IMPORTANT! Do not use the fuel tank as a support area.
ASSEMBLY Assembly 4 Fit the cutting deck's pipe together with the deck frame's pipe. 5 Push the cutting deck in and make sure the guide bolts fit into the grooves on the deck frame, one on each side. 6 Grab the pipes and push the deck in. Push the deck until you feel the pipes touch bottom. 7 Fit the belt according to the picture. 8 Tension the belt with the belt adjuster. The ride-on mower must first be assembled before it can be used.
ASSEMBLY 9 Fit the front cover. 6 Disengage the spring for the drive belt tensioning wheel. 2. 1. 10 Set the cutting deck height control in any of the positions 1-5. 7 Remove the belt. 8 Grab the upper pipe construction of the deck and pull it out. Removing the cutting unit Charge the battery The cutting deck can be removed in order to facilitate cleaning and servicing. The battery must be charged with max. 3 Amp for 4 hours before using the lawnmower for the first time.
Driving Before starting M105-85F IMPORTANT! The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves, grass or dirt. 2 1 Impaired cooling of the engine. Risk of major engine damage. - Press down the parking brake pedal (1). - Press in the lock button (2) on the steering column. - Release the brake pedal while holding the button pressed. The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the brake pedal is pressed.
Driving 6 Move the throttle in between positions 1 and 2. 3 7 2 Connecting the jump leads 1 Turn the ignition key to the start position. • Connect each end of the red cable to the POSITIVE pole (+) on each battery, exercise care not to short circuit any of the ends against the chassis. Connect one end of the black cable to the NEGATIVE pole (-) on the fully charged battery. • IMPORTANT INFORMATION If the engine does not start wait about 1 minute before trying again.
Driving Starting can take place independent of which gear is engaged. 5 Lower the cutting unit. 6 Start the blades by first releasing the lever and then moving it forward. N Lift and pull the lever backwards to reverse. R IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT! Gear changes between forward gears must not be made while the machine is moving. The life span of the drive belts is increased significantly if the engine runs at a low speed when the blades are engaged.
Driving • In order to obtain an even cutting height, it is important that the air pressure is the same in both front wheels. See the “Technical data” section. • Avoid mowing a wet lawn. The mowing results are inferior since the wheels sink down into the soft lawn. • Hose down the cutting unit with water underneath each time it is used. ! 3 M125-85FH Pull back the throttle and turn the ignition key to the ”STOP” position. N WARNING! Do not use the machine on ground that slopes more than 10°°.
Maintenance Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorised service workshop. Daily maintenance before starting Maintenance Cleaning X Check the engine’s oil level X Check the engine’s cooling air intake X Check the brakes X Check the battery X Lubricate the drive chain, M105-85F X Check the safety system X Check nuts and screws O Check for fuel and oil leakage.
Maintenance Cleaning Front cover Clean the machine directly after use. It is much easier to wash off grass cuttings before they dry. Release the clip on the right side of the mower deck and lift the cover off the mower deck. Oily dirt can be removed using a cold degreasing agent. Spray on a thin layer. Service hatch Rinse at normal water pressure. Do not use a high pressure washer to clean the machine. Loosen the service cover by inserting a screwdriver in the front edge and lift off the cover.
Maintenance 2 Lubricate the drive chain with engine oil or other good quality oil. This is required every 10 hours of running time to maintain full functionality and service life. 3 Refit the service cover. 2 2 Loosen the knobs holding the filter cover in place and remove it. 3 Lift out the air filter cartridge from the fan housing. 4 Replace the air filter cartridge, if clogged with dirt.
Maintenance Ignition system Type: Flat pin, 15 A. The engine is equipped with an electronic ignition system. Only the spark plug requires maintenance. For recommended spark plug, see Technical data. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Fitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engine. Replacing the spark plug Do not use any other type of fuse when replacing. 1 Remove the ignition cable shoe and clean around the spark plug. 2 Remove the spark plug with a 5/8” (16 mm) spark plug socket wrench.
Maintenance Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves, grass and dirt. A blocked cooling intake will interfere with the cooling of the engine, which can damage the engine. ! WARNING! The cooling air intake rotates when the engine is running. Mind your fingers. Checking the blades To achieve the best mowing results it is important that the blades are undamaged and well-sharpened. Check that the blades’ attachment screws are tight. • Remove the cutting deck.
Lubrication Checking the engine’s oil level. 3 Remove the drain plug from the engine. 4 Let the oil run out into the container. 5 Fit the drain plug and tighten it. 6 Fill with oil up to the ”FULL” mark on the dipstick The oil is topped up through the hole the dipstick sits in. See Checking the engine’s oil level for filling instructions. Check the oil level in the engine when the Rider stands horizontal with the engine switched off. Do not check the oil with the engine running.
Troubleshooting schedule Problem Cause Engine does not start There is no fuel in the fuel tank Faulty spark plug. See the “Checking the Safety System” section if the controls are in the wrong position. Faulty spark plug connections or interchanged cables Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line Starter motor does not turn over the engine Dirt, water or stale fuel in the tank.
Storage Winter storage At the end of the season, or if the machine is going to stand idle for more than 30 days, it should immediately be made ready for storage. Fuel which is left to stand for long periods (30 days or more) can leave tacky deposits which can block the carburettor and interfere with the engine. Fuel stabiliser is an acceptable alternative to avoid tacky deposits during storage. Add stabiliser to the fuel in the tank or the storage container.
TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Length with cutting unit, mm/ft Width with cutting unit, mm/ft Height, cm/in Operating weight with cutting deck, kg/lb Wheel base, mm/ft Tyre size, front Tyre size, back Air pressure, rear - front, kPa / bar / PSI Engine Brand / Model Nominal engine output, kW (see note 1) Displacement, cm3/cu.in Max.
TECHNICAL DATA IMPORTANT INFORMATION When the service life of this product has been served and it is no longer used it should be returned to the dealer or to an applicable station for recycling. IMPORTANT INFORMATION We reserve the right to change specifications and designs without prior notice so as to implement improvements. Note that no legal claims are valid on the basis of information in this manual. Use only genuine parts for repairs. The warranty is not valid if non genuine parts are used.
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