McCulloch 96041011501, 532 42 27-27 Rev. 2 Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 31)

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:

•Make sure transaxle is in neutral.

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

•Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

•Position the gear shift lever in the neutral position.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

GEARSHIFT

NEUTRAL

LEVER

LOCK

 

GATE

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

BOLT

FIG. 31

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 32)

•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.

RETAINING WASHERS

RING

AXLE

COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR

WHEEL ONLY)

Fig. 32

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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

Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable. If damage has occurred to affect the factory set front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a qualified service center.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 33)

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate 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.

WEAK OR

FULLY CHARGED

DEAD BATTERY

BATTERY

Fig. 33

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Contents M11577 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelToremovetractorfromcarton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorAttachment Clutch Switch Disengaged Engaged Stopping See FigTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Stop Mower BladesBefore Starting the Engine Mowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigBelts Transaxle MaintenanceEngine LubricationAIR Filter CleaningClean AIR Screen MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Raise attachment lift lever to highest position Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig To Level MowerTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX10.29.09 BM

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