McCulloch 96041018001 manual Mowing Tips, Purge Transmission, Automatic Transmission Warm UP

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OPERATION

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50°F (10°C) and above)

•When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position.

•The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50°F (10°C) and below)

•When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- tion. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

•Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows:

•Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

•Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position.

•Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.

•Theattachmentscanalsobeusedduringtheenginewarm- up period after the transmission has been warmed up.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32° F(0° C) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disengage the freewheelleverwhiletheengineisrunning.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de- veloped during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

1.Place tractor safely on a level surface - that is clear and open - with engine off and parking brake set.

2.Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual).

3.Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

CAUTION: At any time, during step 4, there may be movement of the drive wheels.

4.Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

5.Move motion control lever to neutral position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake.

6.Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec- tion of manual).

7.Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

8.Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the trac- tor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to the neutral position. Repeat this proce- dure with the motion control lever three (3) times.

Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

•Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.

•Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.

•When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 15).

Fig. 15

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to as- sure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Steering Wheel Unassembled PartsTools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Tire Pressure To Adjust Seat See FigCheck Deck Levelness Operation ROS on Know Your TractorPosition To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigReverse Operation System ROS To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other Attachments Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBlade Removal See Fig Engine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningDeck Washout Port See Fig To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission Other StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Points Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation04.02.11 JA/TH

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