McCulloch M12530 manual Tools Required for Assembly, Toremovetractorfromcarton, Unpack Carton

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1)

5/16" wrench

Utility knife

(2)

7/16" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

(2) 1/2" wrenches

Pliers

(1)

9/16" wrench

 

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TOREMOVETRACTORFROMCARTON

UNPACK CARTON

Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton .

Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1)

Lift seat to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

For battery and battery cable installation see "RE- PLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this manual.

LABEL

Fig. 1

TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 2)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.

Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

Assemble large flat washer, lock washer, hex bolt and tighten securely.

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

 

INSERT

 

 

BOLT

 

 

LOCK

 

 

WASHER

 

 

LARGE FLAT

 

 

WASHER

STEERING

 

 

 

 

WHEEL

 

 

STEERING BOOT

 

 

ADAPTER

TAB

 

EXTENSION

 

 

SHAFT

LOWER

 

 

STEERING

 

 

SHAFT

 

 

TAB

 

 

SLOT

 

 

Fig. 2

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Contents M12530 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelToremovetractorfromcarton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorAttachment Clutch Switch Disengaged Engaged Stopping See FigTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Stop Mower BladesBefore Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning Engine Cooling System See FigDeck Washout Port See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigsTo Remove Mower See Fig Raise attachment lift lever to highest position Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig To Level MowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther 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