McCulloch 966564001, ZM3016 BF manual Operating on Hills, operation, Important Information

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Operating on Hills

operation

Operating on Hills

Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes in the Safety Instructions.

WARNING!

Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do not drive across slopes.

•The slowest speed possible should be used before starting up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive levers into the neutral position and push to the outside of the unit and engage the parking brake.

•To restart movement, release the parking brake.

•Pull the control levers back to the center of the mower and press forward to regain forward motion.

•Make all turns slowly.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

When in reverse, control levers return to neutral when released. This may cause the mower to suddenly stop.

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Start conditions

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Contents ZM3016 BF Operator ManualIn order to implement improvements, specifications and designs can be altered without prior notification Contents Page Congratulations INTRODUCTIONGeneral Driving and Transport on Public RoadsManufacturing Number Good ServiceXxxx xxxxxx symbols and decalsxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx IMPORTANT INFORMATIONremove key before remove safetyperforming any Whole bodySafety Instructions SAFETYSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEAlways wear eye protection when operating machine Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren There is risk for burns if touched Safe Handling of GasolineUse protective glasses for maintenance work General MaintenanceUse protective goggles Spark Arrestor TransportControl Locations CONTROLS4.Reverse Steering Control Levers1.Forward 2.Neutral 3.Neutral slot, Neutral lock Throttle Control Ignition SwitchParking Brake Risk for burns if touched Choke ControlRefueling Mower Deck Lifting Lever Fuel Shut Off ValveTracking Always use the high position F to transportBlade Control Lever Seat Adjustment LeverManual Transport the engine stopped the ignition key removedTraining operationSteering To move forward and backwardStarting the Engine Before StartingMove the throttle to the middle position IMPORTANT INFORMATION To remove cables, reverse order Jumper cablesRunning Operating on Hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Manual Transport Maintenance Schedule MAINTENANCEClean/replace the spark plugs Check/adjust throttle cableCheck/adjust the mower deck Perform the 300-hourserviceTo clean battery and terminals BatteryReplacing battery Always use two wrenches for the terminal screwsTire Pressures Safety SystemTo replace deck belt V-beltsDeck Belt Blade replacement Belt installationEZT Belt Cutting BladesLeveling Deck Adjusting the Mower Deck1.Engage the parking brake Removal and installation of caster wheel CleaningUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing Caster WheelsGeneral LUBRICATIONFront Wheel Bearings Front Wheel MountEngine Lubrication Steering Control ShaftsCause TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem The engine seems weak Winter Storage Servicestorage SCHEMATIC Torque Specifications TECHNICAL DATAHEX HEAD CAP SCREWS U.S. Standard HardwareTransmission ZM3016 BFEngine RZ3019 BF Overall dimensionsEquipment ProductivityCE Requirements CONForMITY CERTIFICATESUSA Requirements SERVICE JOURNAL 25-HourService 100-HourService 50-HourServiceAt Least Once Each Year 300-HourServicePage 03/19/10 P/N 115 349327R1