McCulloch MC175H42STA manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY

2.0 GALLONS

 

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SG-SL):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

W/ FILTER

3.5 PINTS

 

W/O FILTER

3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG:

CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: .030")

 

 

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD:

5.5

 

REVERSE:

2.4

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSI

 

REAR:

10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS BATTERY

 

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY:

AMP/HR:

28

 

MIN. CCA:

230

 

CASE SIZE:

U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

27-35 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 “Maintenace” and “Stor- age” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-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 (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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

19-23

STORAGE

24

TROUBLESHOOTING

25-26

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR

28-41

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Contents 17.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatKey Slope SheetAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from CAR- TON Before Removing Tractor from SkidConnect Battery See Figs To Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness 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 Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsMaintenance Lubrication ChartService Dates General RecommendationsTractor Engine Cleaning Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationBelt Removal Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Headlight BulbTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorStorage OtherFuel System 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
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