McCulloch MC175H42STA manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

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ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER IGNITIONLIGHT

SWITCH

SWITCHPOSITION

AMMETER	LIFT LEVER
	PLUNGER

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

FREE WHEEL

CONTROL

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

MOWER DECK

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

INDICATOR

PARKING

BRAKE

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 6

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on and off.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controling engine speed.

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Contents 17.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Key Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Slope SheetTo Remove Tractor from CAR- TON AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidConnect Battery See Figs Check Deck Levelness To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Operate Mower See FigTo Transport See Figs ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsService Dates MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTractor Engine Muffler CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Spark PlugsTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationBelt Removal To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Choke Control To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Schematic Tractor - Model NO. MC175H42ST MC175H42STA, Product no 77Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model NO. MC175H42ST MC175H42STA, Product no 77 Drive KEY Part Description Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine Optional Equipment Spark ArresterSeat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Mower Deck KEY Part NO. NO. Description Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX