Operator′s manual M125-85F M125-85FH Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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. Explanation of warning levels The warnings are graded in three levels. Watch your hands and other body parts so they do not get caught and crushed between the belt and belt pulley. Switch off the engine and take off the ignition cable before repairs or maintenance WARNING! ! WARNING! Used if there is a risk of serious injury or death for the operator or damage to the surroundings if the instructions in the manual are not followed.
CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ....................................................................... Explanation of warning levels ...................................... CONTENTS Contents ...................................................................... INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, ............................................................ Driving and transport on public roads .......................... Towing .......................................................................... Use .
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. (60 kPa, 0.6 bar, 9 psi). 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. • Remember that the driver is responsible for dangers or accidents. • 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.
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. Driving on slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk of the driver losing control of the machine or of it overturning is the greatest; this can result in serious injury or death. All slopes demand extra care. If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you feel unsure, do not mow it.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • • Do not mow too close to edges, ditches or banks. The machine can suddenly overturn if one wheel comes over the edge of a steep slope or a ditch, or if an edge gives way. Maintenance • Stop the engine. Prevent the engine from starting by removing the ignition key before making any adjustments or performing maintenance. • Never fill the fuel tank indoors. • Fuel and fuel vapour are poisonous and highly flammable.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Take care with battery maintenance. Explosive gases form in the battery. Never perform maintenance on the battery while smoking or in the vicinity of open flames or sparks. This can cause the battery to explode and cause serious injuries. • Make sure all nuts and bolts are tightened correctly and that the equipment is in good condition. • Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly to be sure it works properly.
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 M125-85F 2 Lock button for parking brake M125-85F 3 Speed limiter for reversing, M125-85FH 4 Ignition lock 5 Gear shift lever, M125-85F 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 M125-85F 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 2 Slide the parking brake lever forward.
PRESENTATION The transport position is activated as follows: Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can be tipped forward. The seat can also be adjusted lengthways. Loosen the bolts under the seat and adjust it forwards or backwards to the desired position. 1 2 3 Press down the lifting pedal for the cutting deck. Press in the lock button on the steering column. Release the lifting pedal while keeping the button pressed in.
ASSEMBLY Assembly 3 Check that the lever for setting the cutting height is in the S position. 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. The ride-on mower must first be assembled before it can be used.
ASSEMBLY 8 Tension the belt with the belt adjuster. 9 Fit the front cover. 5 Release the clip on the right side of the mower deck and lift the cover off the mower deck. 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 The cutting deck can be removed in order to facilitate cleaning and servicing.
Driving Before starting • Read the safety instructions and information concerning the placement of controls and functions before starting. • Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in the Maintenance schedule. • Adjust the seat to the required position. Start the engine M125-85FH 1 Make sure that the clutch control is depressed. (Run position) 2 Make sure the blades are not rotating by sliding the lever backwards and locking it in the locked position. 3 Activate the parking brake.
Driving The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the brake pedal is pressed. 2 6 When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position. 7 Move the throttle backwards gradually once the engine has started. Let the engine run at moderate speed or half throttle for 3-5 minutes before subjecting it to heavy load. 8 Set the required engine speed with the throttle control. Put the gear shift lever in the ”N” position (neutral).
Driving Starting the engine with a weak battery Driving the Rider 1 Release the parking brake. M125-85F Release the parking brake by first pressing down the parking brake pedal and then releasing it. If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. Charge the battery for 4 hours at max. 3 amp. When jump leads are used for emergency starting, follow the procedure below: ! IMPORTANT! Your Rider is equipped with a 12-volt system with negative earth.
Driving 3 Stop the engine M125-85FH Carefully press down one of the pedals until the required speed is obtained. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards, and pedal (2) to drive backwards. 2 4 Always park the machine on a level surface with the engine OFF. Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there is a risk of carbon build-up on the spark plugs. 1 Disengaging the blades. 2 Lift up the cutting deck by stepping on the lifting pedal and pressing in the lock button.
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, M125-85F X Check the safety system X Check nuts and screws O Check for fuel and oil leakage.
Maintenance Cleaning Removing of the machine hoods Clean the machine directly after use. It is much easier to wash off grass cuttings before they dry. Engine cover The engine becomes accessible for service when the engine cover is opened. Fold the seat forward, loosen the screw under the seat and push the cover backwards. IMPORTANT! Always park the machine on a level surface with the engine OFF before performing any maintenance. Oily dirt can be removed using a cold degreasing agent.
Maintenance Lubrication of drive chain M125-85F Replacing the air filter 1 If the engine seems to lack power or does not run smoothly this may be because the air filter is clogged. It is therefore important to replace the air filter at regular intervals (see Maintenance/Maintenance Schedule for the correct service interval). Remove the service hatch. 1 2 Replace the air filter as follows: 2 3 1 Open the engine cover. 2 Loosen the knobs holding the filter cover in place and remove it.
Maintenance Checking the tyre pressure Fuses The tyre pressure should be 0,8 bar / 80 kPa / 11,6 PSI for all wheels The main fuse is placed in a detachable holder behind the battery under the protective cover. Type: Flat pin, 15 A. CAUTION! Different tyre pressures on the front tyres will result in the blades cutting the grass at different heights. Ignition system The engine is equipped with an electronic ignition system. Only the spark plug requires maintenance.
Maintenance Checking the engine’s cooling air intake Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown. Clean the air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s seat. ! WARNING! Do not use blades that are cracked, chipped, or otherwise show signs of damage or severe wear. Replace the blades. The risk increases if the blades are poorly balanced. Replacing the blades Open the engine cover. • Remove the cutting deck.
Lubrication Checking the engine’s oil level. Replacing the engine oil 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. The engine oil should be changed the first time after 8 hours running time. It should then be changed after every 50 hours of running time. Open the engine cover. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, replace every 25 hours.
Troubleshooting schedule Problem Cause 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. Engine does not start 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 Service 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. Low season is the most suitable time to perform a service or overhaul of the machine in order to ensure high function safety during high season.
TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Length with cutting unit, mm/ft Width with cutting unit, mm/ft Height, cm/in Machine with empty tanks, 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! 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! 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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