McCulloch 96041011600 Service and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower See Figs

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place gearshift lever in neutral position.

Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.

Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 16)

Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.

Remove mower belt from engine pulley (M).

Remove retainer spring (K), slide collar (L) off and push housing guide (P) out of bracket.

Remove clutch cable spring (Q) from idler arm (R).

Disconnect front link (E) from mower - remove retainer spring and washer.

Go to either side of mower and disconnect mower suspension arm (A) from chassis and rear lift link (C) from rear mower bracket (D) - remove retainer springs and washers.

Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspen- sion arm and rear lift link.

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINK (E) AND REAR LIFT LIKS

(C)FROM TRACTOR AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING

(Q)INTO THE CABLE GUIDE ON FRONT EDGE OF LOWER DASH.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 16-21)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage parking brake.

Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position.

CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly and engage in lowest position.

CAUTION: After rear lift links are dis- connected, the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of the lever.

• Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

B

 

Q R

NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point- ing forward before sliding mower under tractor.

Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor.

MF

AE

P

K

C

D

L

FIG. 16

 

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Contents Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation M13538II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly ToremovetractorfromcartonCheck Battery See Fig Install Seat See FigCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Attachment Clutch Lever Used to engage Know Your TractorTo USE Throttle Control D See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigTo Stop Mower Blades To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Operate MowerBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsLubrication Chart MaintenanceTractor BatteryBlade Removal See Fig Engine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningTo Install Mower See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M To Level Mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigTo Check Brake Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation