McCulloch 96041017600, M12530, 532 43 44-99 manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

1.50 Gallons

 

and Type:

Unleaded Regular

 

 

Oil Type (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

2.2

 

 

4th

3.4

 

 

5th

4.3

 

 

6th

5.5

 

 

Reverse:

 

 

1.7

 

 

Charging System:

3 Amps Battery

 

5 Amps Headlights

Battery:

AMP/HR:

28

 

Min. CCA:

230

Case Size:

U1R

 

 

Blade Torque:

45-55 Ft. Lbs.

 

 

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

Follow the instructions under “Maintenace” and “Stor- age” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any un- improved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4

ASSEMBLY

6-7

OPERATION

8-13

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14

MAINTENANCE

14-17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

18-23

STORAGE

24

TROUBLESHOOTING

25-26

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Contents M12530 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyToremovetractorfromcarton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Attachment Clutch Switch Disengaged EngagedTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigTo Operate Mower To Stop Mower BladesBefore Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Engine Cooling System See Fig CleaningDeck Washout Port See Fig To Install Mower See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Raise attachment lift lever to highest position Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig To Level MowerTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX01.05.10 BAD