McCulloch M17538H Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack Carton

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1)1/2" wrench

(2)3/4" wrench

(3)Pliers

(4)Utility knife

(5)Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

Cut along dashed lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.

Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

Assemble large flat washer, lock washer, hex bolt and tighten securely.

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

 

INSERT

 

LOCK

 

WASHER

HEX

LARGE FLAT

BOLT

 

WASHER

 

STEERING

 

WHEEL

 

STEERING BOOT

 

ADAPTER

LOWER

EXTENSION SHAFT

STEERING

 

SHAFT

 

 

TAB

 

SLOTS

Fig. 1

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Model NO. M17538H General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig To Check Battery See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control D See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigReverse Operation System ROS To Stop Mower BladesTowing Carts and Other Attachments Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP General Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigTransaxle Pump Fluid Transaxle MaintenanceEngine LubricationAIR Filter CleaningClean AIR Screen MufflerDeck Washout Port See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Check Brake Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Belt Drive See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever NEU- Tral Adjustment See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorFuel System StorageOther 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