McCulloch M24-54T Manuale Proprietario

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other 

oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in 

one year.

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-20 0 30 40 

80 

100 

-30 

-20 0  20 30 

40 

 

F

 

C

32 

-10 

10 

60 

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service 

classification SG-SL.  Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade 

according to your expected operating temperature.

NOTE:  Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) 

improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased 

oil consumption when used above 32°F.  Check your engine 

oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage 

from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least 

once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine 

and after each eight (8) hours of operation.  Tighten oil fill 

cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.    

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours 

of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not 

ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. 

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if 

equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing 

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever 

occurs first.  Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in 

“PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, 

cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are 

kept clean at all times.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely 

dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and 

other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external 

surfaces as necessary. Ensure the cooling shrouds are 

reinstalled.
NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, 

dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re moved 

will cause engine damage due to overheating.

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. 

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. 

See engine Manual.

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid main te-

 nance is not required for the life of the transaxle.  Should 

the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your 

near est au tho rized ser vice center/department.

•  Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning 

coun ter clock wise. 

•  To open, pull out on the drain valve. 
•  After oil has drained completely, close and lock the 

drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise 

until the pin is in the locked position as shown. 

• 

Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the 

bottom fitting of the drain valve. 

•  Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube.  Pour 

slowly.  Do not overfill.  For approximate capacity see 

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man u al.

•  Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.  

Ensure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate 

reading.  Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick. Tighten 

cap onto the tube securely when finished.

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.  

All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL.
•  Ensure tractor is on level surface.
•  Oil will drain more freely when warm.
•  Catch oil in a suitable container.
• 

Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.  Be careful not to allow dirt 

to enter the engine when changing oil.

• 

Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install 

the drain tube onto the fitting. 

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The air screen is over the air intake blower located on top 

of engine.  The air screen must be kept free of dirt and 

chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating.  Clean 

with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and 

stubborn dried gum fibers.