Mcculloch 96012010300 User Manual

532 43 25-84 Rev. 1 Printed in the U.S.A.www.mcculloch.biz • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adju

10OPERATIONPARKING BRAKE "DISENGAGED" POSITIONFig. 5CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITIONATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED"

11TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes great er than 15° and do not drive across any slope.• Choose the slowest sp

12OPERATIONBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVELThe engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with sum mer

13MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustment

14MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHARTdSPINDLE ZERK dFRONT WHEELBEARING ZERKcSAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OILdGENERAL PURPOSE GREASEeREFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE”

15MAINTENANCETRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop

16MAINTENANCEFig. 11ENGINELUBRICATIONOnly use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity

17MAINTENANCECLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil

18SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFig. 15WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK AD

2SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersDANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS.

20SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFig. 21TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 21)Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance

21Fig. 22SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 23)• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to

22SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.• Replace bulb in hol

23STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.WARNING: Never

24TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGI

25TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONExcessive vibration1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.2. Bent blade ma

26SERVICE NOTES

2715 DEGREES MAX.FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINETHIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE

28LIMITED WARRANTYThe Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi-als an

3SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-ing. Stop machine if anyone enters t

4Gasoline Capacity 1.50 Gallons and Type: Unleaded RegularOil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F/0°C)Oil Capac

5Steering Wheel(1) Washer (1) KnobSteering Wheel InsertSeat(1) SeatSteeringBootSteeringExtensionShaftSteering WheelAdapterKeys(2) KeysSlope Sheet(1)

6ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and

7ASSEMBLYFig. 300835SEAT PANSHOULDER BOLTADJUSTMENT KNOBFLAT WASHERSEATNOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the instructions below

8OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing.DANGER, KEEP HANDS

902829OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tracto