Mcculloch 3540p Petrol Lawn Mower Manual

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.For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarize yourself with your mower before each use.

Mcculloch 3540p Petrol Lawn Mower Manual Download

M48.LAWN MOWER WARRANTY The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all other conditions and warranties in respect of this product which the consumer may have taken under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 or by any legislation of a State or Territory of Australia. This product is warranted by Husqvarna Australia (ABN 45 115 475619)(the “Company”) to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of original purchase.WARNING Discharge openings must be guarded at all times. Do not remove the mulching plug or hold the safety flap up while mowing. TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Throttle not in CHOKE position. Move throttle to CHOKE Fuel tank is empty. Fill tank with fuel.Congratulations on your purchase of a quality McCulloch product. This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the McCulloch walk behind mow- ers.

Please read and understand this manual before using your new mower. If assistance is required, please contact Husqvarna Australia or any McCulloch mower servicing dealer.Engine.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The safety of user and others involved. Personal injury may result if information is disregarded. Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign, hard objects before mowing; they could be thrown by the blade. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before inspecting the mower if: (a) the mower begins to vibrate abnormally, or (b) after striking a foreign object. Check the catcher for wear and tear, and replace any worn or broken parts.ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Please refer to the following sections when preparing the mower for it’s first use.

Please refer to the following sections when preparing the mower for it’s first use. GRASS CATCHER GRASS CATCHER 1. Position the two catcher halves as shown in 1.PREPARING THE ENGINE PREPARING THE ENGINE Please read and understand the engine instructions prior to operating the lawnmower. PREPARING THE ENGINE Please read and understand the engine instructions prior to operating the lawnmower. Please read and understand the engine instructions prior to operating the lawnmower. OIL –.WARNING Petrol vapour is highly flammable and explosive.

Handle with extreme care. Store in an approved container.

Do not fill tank when engine is running or is still hot. Do not allow open flame, matches or smoking nearby.

Fill tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area.RUNNING THE ENGINE RUNNING THE ENGINE RUNNING THE ENGINE ENGINE CONTROL ENGINE CONTROL ENGINE CONTROL This is mounted at the top left side of the handle (most models). It operates the choke, for This is mounted at the top left side of the handle (most models). It operates the choke, for This is mounted at the top left side of the handle (most models).STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE Ensure that the engine has been prepared correctly and that the fuel tap is turned ON. We recommend that you check the oil level before every mowing session.

Ensure that the engine has been prepared correctly and that the fuel tap is turned ON. We recommend that you check the oil level before every mowing session.HINTS FOR EASY STARTING Stand the mower on a paved drive or path where the blade is clear of the grass.

If you must start on the lawn, move to an already cut area and/or raise the cutting height. Do not start the mower on a gravel surface.CUTTING HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER Turn mower off before adjusting cutting height. The single point cut height control adjusts all four wheels simultaneously. To operate, steady the mower by grasping the handle with one hand, pull the lever out- wards from the mower with the other hand, and move it to the desired setting.

For heavy or very long grass it is recommended setting the mower cut height to #4 or more to avoid the possibility of clogging.FITTING THE MULCHING PLUG TO THE MOWER (OPTIONAL) FITTING THE MULCHING PLUG TO THE MOWER (OPTIONAL) 1. Stop the engine. Make sure the discharge chute and the underside of the mower are clean. If not, clean the 1. Stop the engine.

Mower.BLADES Check the blade mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Check the blade condition frequently, particularly if the mower has hit a foreign object or is BLADES vibrating. Sub-standard cutting and catching will result from a neglected blade. Your Check the blade mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness.Remove spark plug and pour about 10ml of engine oil into cylinder, replace spark plug and turn engine over (pull cord slowly). SPARK PLUG Use only a McCulloch replacement spark plug. For best results, replace the spark plug every 100 hours of use.

Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire.CAUTION Do not over-tighten the spark plug as engine damage may occur. DECK CLEANING Wipe deck with a damp cloth. UNDER DECK CLEANING 1. Hose under deck by tilting the mower backwards so that the spark plug is up.

Allow mower to dry before storing.ENGINE AIR CLEANER CAUTION MAINTENANCE Do not allow dirt or dust to clog the air filter element. CAUTION ENGINE AIR CLEANER Do not allow dirt or dust to clog the air filter element. The engine air cleaner element must be serviced (cleaned) after 25 hours normal mowing.

ENGINE AIR CLEANER The engine air cleaner element must be serviced (cleaned) after 25 hours normal mowing.MOWING TIPS. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. By this time the grass has had a chance to dry out. Also the sensitive newly cut grass area isn’t exposed to the direct sun. For healthy growth, grass should not be cut too short. Using the lowest settings can result in destruction of the crown of grass, allowing flat lying weeds to develop.NOTES.