McCulloch MC175H42STA manual Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from CAR- TON

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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)

3/4" wrench

Pliers

(2)

7/16" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

 

 

Utility knife

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 CAR- TON

UNPACK CARTON

Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

Cut along dotted 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. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1/4 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10-12 FT. LBS TORQUE.

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, 1/2 hex nut 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

1/2 LOCK WASHER

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING

WHEEL

 

STEERING

 

BOOT

 

TABS

ADAPTER

EXTENSION SHAFT

 

 

1/4 HEX BOLT

1/4 LOCKNUT

 

LOWER STEERING SHAFT

TAB SLOTS

FIG. 1

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.

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Contents 17.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationService III. ChildrenIV. 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 Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo 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 FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigBelt 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