McCulloch M17538H manual Install Seat See Fig, To Check Battery See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are positioned over the large slotted holes in pan.

•Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

•Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

SHOULDER

BOLTS

SEAT

PAN

WASHER

02617

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

02615

Fig. 2

TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)

•Lift seat to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

•For battery and battery cable installation see "RE- PLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this manual.

LABEL

Fig. 3

NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid.

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Releaseparkingbrakebydepressingclutch/brakepedal.

•Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged" position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Model NO. M17538H II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonTo Check Battery See Fig Install Seat See FigCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor Stopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Stop Mower Blades To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigReverse Operation System ROS To Operate MowerCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsPurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance General RecommendationsBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareLubrication Transaxle MaintenanceEngine Transaxle Pump FluidMuffler CleaningClean AIR Screen AIR FilterDeck 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 Motion Belt Drive See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Motion Control Lever NEU- Tral Adjustment See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem 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
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