McCulloch M17538H manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

1.5 Gallons

 

and Type:

Unleaded Regular

Oil Type (API-SG-SL):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity:

48 oz.

 

 

 

Spark Plug:

Champion RC12YC

 

(Gap: .030")

 

Ground Speed (MPH):

Forward:

0 – 5.5

 

Reverse:

0 – 2.4

Charging System:

3 Amps Battery

 

5 Amps Headlights

Battery:

AMP/HR:

28

 

Min. CCA:

230

 

Case Size:

U1R

Blade Torque:

45-55 FT. LBS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sections of this manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredorgrass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4

ASSEMBLY

6-8

OPERATION

9-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

15

MAINTENANCE

15-18

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

19-24

STORAGE

25

TROUBLESHOOTING

26-27

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Model NO. M17538H Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig To Check Battery See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See FigTo USE Throttle Control D See Fig Stopping See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate Mower To Stop Mower BladesBefore Starting the Engine To TransportTowing Carts and Other Attachments Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigTransaxle Maintenance EngineTransaxle Pump Fluid LubricationCleaning Clean AIR ScreenAIR 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 Belt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Belt Drive See FigTransaxle Motion Control Lever NEU- Tral Adjustment See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine continues Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX12.29.09 JA