McCulloch ZM3016 BF, 966564001 manual Before Starting, Starting the Engine, operation

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Before Starting

operation

Before Starting

•Read the sections Safety Instructions and Controls before starting the machine.

•Perform the daily maintenance before starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section).

•Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank.

•Adjust the seat to the desired position.

The following conditions must be fulfilled before the engine can be started:

•The driver must be seated on the seat.

•The blade control lever for engaging the mower blades must be down in the lower position.

•The parking brake must be on.

•Both steering controls must be in the locked (outer) neutral position.

Starting the Engine

1.Sit on the seat.

2.Raise the mower deck by pulling the lifting lever upward to the transport position (F).

3.Activate the parking brake.

Disengage the mower blades by lowering the blade control lever out of the lock notch and into the down position.

8050-020

Start conditions

8058-085

Raise the mower deck

8058-074

Set the blade control lever to the down position

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Contents Operator Manual ZM3016 BFIn order to implement improvements, specifications and designs can be altered without prior notification Contents Page INTRODUCTION CongratulationsGeneral Driving and Transport on Public RoadsGood Service Manufacturing Numbersymbols and decals Xxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx IMPORTANT INFORMATIONremove safety remove key beforeperforming any Whole bodySAFETY Safety InstructionsSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEAlways wear eye protection when operating machine Personal Safety Equipment Slope OperationChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline There is risk for burns if touchedGeneral Maintenance Use protective glasses for maintenance workUse protective goggles Transport Spark ArrestorCONTROLS Control LocationsSteering Control Levers 1.Forward 2.Neutral 3.Neutral slot, Neutral lock4.Reverse Ignition Switch Parking BrakeThrottle Control Choke Control RefuelingRisk for burns if touched Fuel Shut Off Valve Mower Deck Lifting LeverTracking Always use the high position F to transportSeat Adjustment Lever Blade Control LeverManual Transport the engine stopped the ignition key removedoperation TrainingSteering To move forward and backwardBefore Starting Starting the EngineMove the throttle to the middle position operation Jumper cables To remove cables, reverse orderRunning Operating on Hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine operation MAINTENANCE Maintenance ScheduleCheck/adjust throttle cable Clean/replace the spark plugsCheck/adjust the mower deck Perform the 300-hourserviceBattery To clean battery and terminalsReplacing battery Always use two wrenches for the terminal screwsSafety System Tire PressuresV-belts Deck BeltTo replace deck belt Belt installation Blade replacementEZT Belt Cutting BladesAdjusting the Mower Deck 1.Engage the parking brakeLeveling Deck Cleaning Removal and installation of caster wheelUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing Caster WheelsLUBRICATION GeneralFront Wheel Mount Front Wheel BearingsEngine Lubrication Steering Control ShaftsTROUBLESHOOTING ProblemCause The engine seems weak Service storageWinter Storage SCHEMATIC TECHNICAL DATA Torque SpecificationsHEX HEAD CAP SCREWS U.S. Standard HardwareZM3016 BF EngineTransmission Overall dimensions RZ3019 BFEquipment ProductivityCONForMITY CERTIFICATES USA RequirementsCE Requirements SERVICE JOURNAL 25-HourService 50-HourService 100-HourService300-HourService At Least Once Each YearPage P/N 115 349327R1 03/19/10