McCulloch MOWCART 66 - Manual (Page 15)

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BATTERY
Your riding mower has a battery charging sys tem which is
suf fi cient for normal use.
• Keep battery and connectors clean.
• Only recharge battery with charger approved for a 12V
2.8 amp. hour battery.
• Charging with any other charger or an automotive style
charger can cause permanent damage to the battery.
• Charge battery for 24 hours for a full charge.
NOTE: The original equipment battery on your riding mower
is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove
caps or cov ers. Adding or checking level of elec tro lyte is
not necessary.
WARNING: Do not jump start battery. Permanent dam-
age to the battery or personal injury may occur.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling.
V-BELT
Check V-belt for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of
operation and replace if necessary. The belt is not ad just-
able. Re place belt if it begins to slip from wear.
your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least
once a year if the riding mower is not used for 25 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.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
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: Al though multi-vis cos i ty oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
im prove start ing in cold weather, the oils will result in
increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL.
• Be sure riding mower is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Oil can be pumped from the engine with a mechanical
or electric siphon pump.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
2. Insert end of pump into oil reservoir.
3. Pump oil from reservoir.
Oil Fill
Oil Cap
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
5W-30
SAE 30
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MAINTENANCE
4. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
“PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this man u al.
5. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For
accurate reading, tighten dipstick cap securely onto the
tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil at “FULL” line
on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when
finished.