McCulloch manual Riding Mower, MODEL NUMBER MC30 PRODUCT NUMBER 960, To Use Throttle Control

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full speed (fast).

•Operating engine at less than full speed (fast)reducesengine'soperatingefficiency.

•Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance.

Throttle

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever.

1.Ensure the parking brake is applied.

2.Start riding mower with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

3.Release parking brake.

4.Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

Motion Control Lever

•The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2" during the cool season and to over 3" during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your riding mower is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the deck clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

1.Select desired height of cut.

2.Start mower blade by engaging deck clutch lever.

TO STOP MOWER BLADE -

Disengage deck clutch lever.

Deck Clutch Lever	Mower Height
"Disengaged" Position	Adjustment High
	Position

RIDING MOWER

ELECTRICAL

MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300)

PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13

KEY	PART
NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION
1	532 43 65-51	BATTERY
3	532 19 33-50 SWITCH, IGN, DLTA, P-IN, ROS
4	532 41 19-33	KEY/CHAIN

9532 10 95-53 SWITCH, INTLK,CL, MWR, GRY

10532 17 61-38 SWITCH, INTERLOCK, NONC,GRAY

12532 19 27-49 SWITCH, SEAT, DP, ROS

13532 43 72-28 HARNESS, IGN, ELECTSTART, LRV

15 532 19 25-07 SOLENOID

16817 72 04-08 SCREW THD CUT 1/4-20 X 1/2 TY23

17873 51 04-00 NUT KEPS HEX 1/4-20 UNC

18532 41 66-94 CABLE BATTERY

19532 42 12-99 CABLE STARTER

20532 42 12-98 CABLE GROUND

21817 06 05-12 SCREW 5/16-18 X 3/4

22532 44 21-48 SCREW HEX M5X0.8.9MM

23	532 43 81-22	NUT M5
24	818 10 10-12	SCREW TORX #10-14 X .750
25	532 44 16-22	FUSE, 10

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the mower height deck lift lever determines the cutting height.

•Grasp lift lever.

•Press lift lever plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil condi- tions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

	Mower
Deck Clutch Lever	Height Adjustment
"Engaged" Position	Low Position

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, mulch cover, or the deflector shield in place.

Deflector Shield Mulch Cover

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