McCulloch MC1136B manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

 

Check Brake Operation

 

Check Tire Pressure

T

Check Operator Presence and

Interlock Systems

R

Check for Loose Fasteners

A

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

C

Lubrication Chart

T

0

Check Battery Level

R

Clean Battery and Terminals

 

Check Transaxle Cooling

 

Check V-Belts

 

Check Engine Oil Level

 

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

E

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

N

Clean Air Filter

G

Clean Air Screen

I

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

N

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

E

 

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

 

Replace Spark Plug

 

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

 

Replace Fuel Filter

 

 

HOURS

 

 

HOURS

STORAGE

USE

 

HOURSHOURS

SEASON

 

EACH 8

 

 

25

50

100

 

BEFOREEVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERYBEFORE

SERVICE DATES

5

3

4

1,2

1,2

2

2

1, 2

2

2

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1

- Change more often when operating under a heavy load or

3

- Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

 

in high ambient temperatures.

4

- Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

2

- Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

5

- Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

 

 

 

Do not overtighten.

LUBRICATION CHART

SPINDLE ZERK

FRONT

WHEEL BEARING ZERK

SPINDLE ZERK

FRONT

WHEEL BEARING ZERK

ENGINE

GEARSHIFT

PIVOTS

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

Check engine oil level.

Check brake operation.

Check tire pressure.

Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

Check for loose fasteners.

01961

SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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Contents Model NO. MC1136 MC1136B 11 HP 36 Inch Lawn Tractor General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig 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 FigBefore Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Tires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemEngine Muffler CleaningAIR Filter See Fig Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower see FIG To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points When operator leaves seat Repair Parts SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures 532 19 39-34 Dash Drive Repair 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