McCulloch MC17542STA manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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	IGNITION	LIGHT SWITCH
ATTACHMENT	SWITCH	LIGHT SWITCH
CLUTCH LEVER		POSITION
CLUTCH LEVER
AMMETER
THROTTLE/		LIFT LEVER
CHOKE		PLUNGER
CONTROL
		ATTACHMENT
		LIFT LEVER
CLUTCH/		HEIGHT
CLUTCH/		ADJUSTMENT
BRAKE		ADJUSTMENT
BRAKE		INDICATOR
PEDAL		INDICATOR
PEDAL

PARKING

BRAKE

GEAR SHIFT

LEVER

FIG. 6

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

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

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

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

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

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

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on and off.

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

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

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Contents Model NO. MC17542ST MC17542STA 17.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from Skid Connect 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 on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To TransportADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Engine 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 Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control Interlocks and RelaysFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Repair Parts SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping Drive 116Repair Parts Steering Assembly Repair Parts Seat Assembly KEY Part NO. no DescriptionDecals Wheels & TiresEngine Optional EquipmentMower Lift NO. NO. DescriptionMower Deck KEY Part Description Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX