McCulloch MC1236STA manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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	ATTACHMENT	IGNITION	LIGHT SWITCH
	CLUTCH LEVER		POSITION
		SWITCH

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL	ATTACHMENT
	LIFT LEVER

MOWER DECK

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

POSITIONS

PARKING BRAKE

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

FIG. 5

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

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

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

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

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on and off.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

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

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

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

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Contents Model NO. MC1236ST MC1236STA General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonConnect Battery See Figs Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE Tires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemEngine Muffler CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Carburetor To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable Interlocks and RelaysFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Service Notes Repair Parts SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive 116Repair Parts Steering Repair Parts Engine Optional EquipmentSeat Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Mower Deck KEY Part Description Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX