McCulloch 96041011501 Operator's Manual

M11577Operator's Manual532 42 27-27 Rev. 2

10OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safet

11OPERATIONFig. 9Fig. 8TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 9)The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height.A• Put

12OPERATIONTOWING CARTS & OTHER AT TACH MENTSTow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer o

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

14MAINTENANCE➀ General Purpose Grease➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section01965➁ ENGINE➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK➀ STEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETH➀ FRO

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

16Fig. 16Fig. 15TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 & 16)Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service clas

17MAINTENANCEAIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See engine

18SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)• Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position.• Lower attachment lift lever to its lowe

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSAAGGDDBECCFLMPQR• Install belt on engine pulley (M), in belt keepers (G).IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MO

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

20SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS• If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust-ment instructions above.• Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary

21Fig. 30SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 29TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 29)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park

22TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 32)• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear whe

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSREPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 34)WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi -nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to c

24STORAGEImmediately 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 s

25TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGI

26TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONExcessive vibration1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.2. Bent blade ma

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

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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

4CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability an

5UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering WheelSteeringWheel(1) Washer Seat(1) SeatSteering BootSteeringExtensionShaftSteering WheelAdapterKey(s)Slope Sheet(1) Oil

6ASSEMBLYLOWER STEERING SHAFTSTEERING BOOTEXTENSION SHAFTBOLTSTEERING WHEELINSERTADAPTERLARGE FLAT WASHERTABTABSLOTLOCK WASHERFig. 2Fig. 1TO CHECK BAT

7ASSEMBLYFig. 3INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.• Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardb

8OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.DANGER, KEEP HANDSAN

9OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to