McCulloch 96012010400, MC18542LT, 532 43 27-66 manual Excessive

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Excessive

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

1.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

vibration

2.

Bent blade mandrel.

2.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

3.

Loose/damaged part(s).

3.

Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine continues

1.

Faulty operator-safety presence control

1.

Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

 

to run when oper-

 

system.

 

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

 

 

 

department.

ator leaves seat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with attachment

 

 

 

 

 

clutch engaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor cut - uneven

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

1.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

 

2.

Mower deck not level.

2.

Level mower deck.

 

3.

Buildupofgrass,leaves,ortrashundermower.

3.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

4.

Bent blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

5.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup

5.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

Mower blades will

1.

Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

1.

Remove obstruction.

 

not rotate

2.

Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

2.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

3.

Frozen idler pulley.

3.

Replace idler pulley.

 

4.

Frozen blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor grass

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

 

discharge

2.

Travel speed too fast.

2.

Shift to slower speed.

 

3.

Wet grass.

3.

Allow grass to dry before mowing.

 

4.

Mower deck not level.

4.

Level mower deck.

 

5.

Low/uneven tire air pressure.

5.

Check tires for proper air pressure.

 

6.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

6.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

7.

Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under

7.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

 

mower.

 

 

 

 

8.

Mower drive belt worn.

8.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

9.

Blades improperly installed.

9.

Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

 

10.

Improper blades used.

10.

Replace with blades listed in parts manual.

 

11.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup

11.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

Headlight(s) not

1.

Switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn switch “ON”.

 

working

2.

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

2.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

(if so equipped)

3.

Faulty light switch.

3.

Check/replace light switch.

 

4.

Loose or damaged wiring.

4.

Check wiring and connections.

 

5.

Blown fuse.

5.

Replace fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery will not

1.

Bad battery cell(s).

1.

Replace battery.

 

charge

2.

Poor cable connections.

2.

Check/clean all connections.

 

3.

Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

3.

Replace regulator.

 

4.

Faulty alternator.

4.

Replace alternator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of drive

1.

Debris on steering plate (if equipped).

1.

See "CLEANING" in the maintenance section.

 

 

2.

Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

2.

Replace motion drive belt.

 

3.

Axle key missing.

3.

Install axle key at rear wheel. See "TO REMOVE

 

 

 

 

WHEEL" in the Service and Adjustments section.

Engine“backfires”

1.

Engine throttle control not set between

1.

Move throttle control between half and full speed

 

when turning

 

half and full speed (fast) position before

 

(fast) position before stopping engine.

 

stopping engine.

 

 

 

engine “OFF”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine dies when

1.

Reverse operation system (ROS) is not

1.

Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See

 

tractor is shifted

 

"ON" while mower or other attachment is

 

Operation section.

into reverse

 

engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Operators Manual Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Steering Wheel Unassembled PartsTools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Deck LevelnessCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Reverse Operation System ROSTo Transport Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceTractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Transaxle MaintenanceBelts LubricationClean AIR Screen CleaningAIR Filter MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Check Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Excessive Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Limited Warranty

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