Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MC18542LT McCulloch
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532 43 27-66 Rev . 1 Printed in the U.S.A. www .mcculloch.biz • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Storage • T roubleshooting OPERA TOR'S MANU AL MODEL NO .
2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAIL URE TO OBSERVE THE FOLL OWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH.
3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary . Al ways look down and behind before and while back- ing.
4 Gasoline Capacity 1.50 Gallons and T ype: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F/0°C) Oil Capacity: 48 oz. Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 1st 1.1 2nd 1.4 3rd 2.
5 Steering Wheel (1) Washer (1) Knob Steering Wheel Insert Seat (1) Seat Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain T ube For F uture Use (1).
6 AS SEMBL Y Y our new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. T o ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely .
7 AS SEMBL Y Fig. 3 00835 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FL A T WASHER SEA T NOTE: Y ou may now roll your tractor off the skid. F ollow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid. WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al.
8 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models on.
9 02829 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference.
10 OPERA TION P ARKING BRAKE "DISENGAGED" POSITION Fig. 5 CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION A TT ACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POSITION IGNITION KEY "DIS EN GAGED.
11 TO OPERA TE 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 speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary , move throttle control lever to slower position.
12 OPERA TION BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory , already filled with sum mer weight oil.
13 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut.
14 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION CHART d SPINDLE ZERK d FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK c SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL d GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE e REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION IMPORT ANT : DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HA VE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS.
15 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed.
16 MAINTENANCE Fig. 11 ENGINE LUBRICA TION 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.
17 MAINTENANCE CLEANING • Clean engine, battery , seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter . • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 15 WARNING: TO A VOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT -TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19) IMPORT ANT : DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLL OWING FRONT - TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECES SARY , BE SURE TO AD JUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUAL L Y SO MOWER WILL ST A Y LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 21 TO REPL ACE MOTION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 21) P ark the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BEL T REMOV AL - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).
21 Fig. 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 23) • Block up axle securely . • Remove axle cover , retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble.
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood.
23 STORAGE Immediately 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 store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
24 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. Replace blade mandrel. 3. Loose/damaged part(s). 3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.
26 SERVICE NOTES.
27 1 5 DE G REE S M AX . FOLD ALON G DOTTED LINE THI S I S A 1 5 DE G REE S LOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DO W N HILL, NOT ACRO SS HILL S U GG E S TED G UIDE FOR S I G HTIN G S LOPE S FOR S AFE OPERATION W ARNIN G : To avo i d s er i o us i n ju ry, operate yo u r tra c tor u p and do w n the fa c e of s lope s , never a c ro ss the fa c e .
28 LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi- als and work man ship.
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