McCulloch M195-42T Manuale Proprietario

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.

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.

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

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

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.

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if 

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

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/0°C.  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.    

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil 

change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.

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.

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.  

All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL.
•  Be sure 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.

• 

Slide oil drain extension under oil drain hole (drain hole 

may be flush with or protrude from engine block side wall).

• 

Make sure back face of oil drain extension is flush with 

engine side wall.

•  Make sure bottom lip of oil drain extension is lined up 

with bottom of oil drain hole.

• 

Position a container to catch oil directly under front end 

of oil drain extension.

• 

Slide a 1/2” (12 point) socket mounted on an extension 

onto oil drain plug.

• 

Loosen plug while holding the oil drain extension firmly 

in place.

•  Drain oil into container.
• 

After oil has drained completely, reinstall oil drain plug.  

(Do not tighten more than 13 Ft. Lbs.)

•  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.  

Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate 

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

cap onto the tube securely when finished.

Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove 

blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over-

heating and engine damage.

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