McCulloch manual OPERATOR’S Manual Model NO. M17538H

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MODEL NO. M17538H

17.5HP* 38 INCH

LAWN TRACTOR

•Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Service and Adjustments

• Storage

• Troubleshooting

*As rated by the engine manufacturer

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Model NO. M17538H Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidTo Check Battery See Fig Install Seat See FigCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo USE Throttle Control D See Fig Stopping See FigReverse Operation System ROS To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Operate Mower To Stop Mower BladesTo Transport Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other Attachments Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Transaxle MaintenanceTransaxle Pump Fluid LubricationClean AIR Screen CleaningAIR Filter MufflerDeck 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 Belt Drive See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever NEU- Tral Adjustment See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorOther StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine continues Service Notes Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation12.29.09 JA