McCulloch MC1236STA manual To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 22)

Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

Repair tire and reassemble.

On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING RING

AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR

WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 22

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 23)

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec- tion of this manual).

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+)terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

RED cable last from both batteries.

02614

WEAK OR DEAD

FULLY CHARGED

BATTERY

BATTERY

FIG. 23

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Contents Model NO. MC1236ST MC1236STA IV. Service Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsTools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonConnect Battery See Figs Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsMaintenance General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Brake Operation TractorTires Operator Presence SystemEngine Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas CleaningMuffler Spark Plugs Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See Fig Belt Installation To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Interlocks and RelaysOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Service Notes Schematic Repair PartsElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts 116 DriveRepair Parts Steering Repair Parts Optional Equipment EngineSeat Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift Mower Deck KEY Part Description Policy Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation