McCulloch 966564001 Lawn Mower User Manual


 

38
2
1
3
WARNING!
Theengineandtheexhaustsystem,
becomeveryhotduringoperation.Risk
forburnsiftouched.Allowengineand
exhaustsystemtocoolatleasttwo(2)
minutes.
EZTBelt
ToreplaceEZTbelt
Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the park
brake.
EZTbeltremoval
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the fan blades on
the EZT as this can affect cooling or damage the EZT.
Remove the deck belt (see 1. To Replace Deck Belt
in this section of the manual).
Create slack in the belt by pushing the spring 2.
loaded idler arm inward. Rotate arm to release
belt tension.
The belt should now be able to be removed from 3.
the engine pulley and EZT pulleys.
Beltinstallation
Wrap the EZT belt around the EZT pulleys.1.
Route the belt around the inside of the idler pulley.2.
Wrap the belt around the engine pulley.3.
CuttingBlades
In order to attain the best mowing effect, it is important
that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.
Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks
should be replaced.
Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting
obstacles that result in a breakdown. Let the service
workshop decide whether the blade can be repaired/
ground or must be replaced.
Balance the blades after sharpening.
Check the blade mounts.
Bladereplacement
Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.1.
Install new or resharpened blade with stamped 2.
“GRASS SIDE” facing towards ground/grass
(down) or “THIS SIDE UP” facing deck and cutter
housing.
The star shaping on the spindle base MUST be
seated securely into the blade center.
Install and tighten blade bolt securely.3.
Torque blade bolt to 45-55 ft/lbs (60-75 Nm).4.
WARNING!
Bladesaresharp.Protectyourhands
withglovesand/orwrapbladeswitha
heavyclothwhenhandling.
Thesharpeningofbladesshouldbe
carriedoutbyanauthorizedservice
workshop.
IMPORTANTINFORMATION
Specialbladeboltisheattreated.
ReplacewithaMcCullochboltifrequired.
Donotuselowergradehardwarethan
specied.
8052-007
Cutter housing1.
Blade bolt (special)2.
Fully seated blade/spindle assembly3.
Blade attachment