Know Your Tractor | McCulloch MC175H42STA manual

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER IGNITIONLIGHT

SWITCH

SWITCHPOSITION

AMMETER	LIFT LEVER
	PLUNGER

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

FREE WHEEL

CONTROL

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

MOWER DECK

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

INDICATOR

PARKING

BRAKE

MOTION

CONTROL

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 and lower 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.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

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.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

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

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

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McCulloch MC175H42STA manual Know Your Tractor

Contents

17.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope Operation III. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Key Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Slope Sheet To Remove Tractor from CAR- TON 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 Belts Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Operate Mower See FigTo Transport See Figs ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See Fig Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing Tips Service Dates MaintenanceLubrication Chart General Recommendations Tractor Engine Muffler CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Spark Plugs To Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationBelt Removal To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Brake To Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Choke Control To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Carburetor Fuel System StorageOther Engine OIL Troubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Schematic Tractor - Model NO. MC175H42ST MC175H42STA, Product no 77 Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model NO. MC175H42ST MC175H42STA, Product no 77 Drive KEY Part Description Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine Optional Equipment Spark Arrester Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & Tires Mower Lift Mower Deck KEY Part NO. NO. Description Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX