McCulloch MCM2013 user manual Assembly Instructions Operating Instructions, Handle Assembly

2 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2-1. HANDLE ASSEMBLY

1.Enclosed in carton are the : mower handle parts (1 foam grip, 1 top handle piece, 2 center handle pieces and 2 lower handle pieces ) and hardware package.

2.Insert the top handle piece into the from grip, (for easier application, you can lubricate the inside of the from handle grip with dishwashing or liquid hand soap).

3.Insert the 2 center handle piece into the left and right side of the top handle piece.

4.Connect the right lower section with the left lower section and secure with two of the 1-3/8” long bolts and Nyloc nuts provided.

5.Fasten the upper handle subassembly that your assembled in the preceding step to the lower handle subassembly using the four remaining 1-3/8” long bolts and Nyloc nuts provided.

6.Be sure to tighten all hex nuts on the joints of the handle assembly so that none of the handle pieces are loose.

2-2. ATTACHING THE HANDLE TO THE MOWER

1.As you follow the instructions below, refer to fig. 2-2 for more information.

2.After assembling the handle, fit the holes at the end of the lower portion of the handle on the left and right side, over the short posts extending out from the side plates.

3.When the handle is in place over the posts, snap the “C clips” (F) onto the slotted posts (A & B) on both sides to prevent the handle from coming off.

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F

A

3-1. MINOR CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUST- MENTS

1.These units can be adjusted to offer a cutting height range from 2/3” to 1-1/3” simply by adjusting the roller assembly.

2. As you follow the instructions below, refer to fig. 3-1 for more information.

3.To achieve the lowest cutting position, loosen and remove the nuts on both sides of the roller assembly. Position the bolt through the bottom hole of the plas- tic roller bracket and top hole of the mower side plate.

4.To achieve the highest cutting position, loosen and remove the nuts on both sides of the roller assembly. Position the bolt through the top hole of the plastic roller bracket and bottom hole of the mower side plate.

5.Other cutting heights can be obtained by positioning the bolts through other hole locations.

Roller Bracket

& Adj. Nut

Adjusting

Screws

Front

Rear

3-2

Top Handle Section

Soft Grip

Center

Handle

Section

Bolt

F

B

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3-1

3-2. MOWER BLADE ADJUSTMENT

1. The blades have been preadjusted before leaving the

factory.

Hex Nut

Hex Nut

2-2

2. Misalignment can occur resulting in blades that are too

loose or too tight. If this happens, you will notice a

rough, uneven cut or the mower will become hard to

push.

Hand

Bolt

Lower

Handle

Rear of	Front of
Mower	Mower

2-1

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3.	All adjustments are made from the rear of the mower
	(opposite from the bar with the logo decal). Each end
	of the cutting bar can be adjusted separately.
4.	As you follow the instructions below, refer to Fig.3-2 for
	more information.
5.	The cutting bar blade (located under the reel) pivots.
	The front screws move the cutter bar away from the
	blades, while the rear screws move the cutter bar
	toward the blades.
6.	Adjusting the screws is a very sensitive procedure. 1-
	16th of a turn is considered a major adjustment.
7.	Before tightening one adjusting screw, be sure to
	loosen the opposing screw an equal amount.

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