McCulloch M48 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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.
Start a warm engine with the control in the START position.
Keep the mower clean underneath
HARD START CHECKLIST
Look for these faults
Fuel 1. Insufficient fuel in tank
2. Fuel tap shut off
3. Stale fuel
4. Water or dirt in fuel
5. Blocked air vent in fuel tank cap
Ignition 1. Loose spark plug wire
2. Dirty spark plug electrodes
3. Incorrect spark plug gap
4. Incorrect spark plug type
Other 1. Choked air filter (dirt or oil)
2. Incorrect adjustment of engine control cable
3. Cutting blade obstructed
STOPPING
Move the engine control to STOP.