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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise 

hood.

•  Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the 

grill.

•  Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely 

back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

• Close 

hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run 

poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.
•  Check wiring.  See electrical wiring diagram in the 

Repair Parts section.

Fig. 26

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY 

(See Fig. 26)

• Raise 

hood.

•  Unsnap headlight wire connector.
• 

Stand in front of tractor.  Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward 

engine and lift off of tractor.

•  To replace, reverse above procedure.

ENGINE

TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE 

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and 

ad just ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec-

 es sary, see engine manual.

TO AD JUST CHOKE CON TROL 

The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad-

 just ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is neces-

sary, see engne manual.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR  

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not 

operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, 

take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair 

and/or adjustment.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse.  The 

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 25)

WARNING:  Do not short battery 

ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any 

other object to contact both terminals 

at the same time. Before connecting 

battery, remove metal bracelets, 

wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive 

terminal must be connected first to 

prevent sparking from ac ci den tal 

grounding.

•  Lift seat pan to raised position.
• 

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery 

cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

•  Install new battery with terminals in same position as 

old battery.

• 

First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal 

with bolt and nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide 

terminal cover over terminal.

•  Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter -

mi nal with remaining bolt and nut. Tighten se cure ly.

•  Lower seat pan.

02602

02603

SEAT PAN

NUT

POSITIVE 

(RED) 

CABLE

NEGATIVE 

(BLACK) 

CABLE

BOLT

TERMINAL 

COVER

Fig. 25

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

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Page 1: ...in the U S A www mcculloch biz Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting OPERATOR S MANUAL MODEL NO MC18542LT 18 5 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR As rated...

Page 2: ...p engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or...

Page 3: ...h towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment...

Page 4: ...secontactyournearestauthorizedservicecenter department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instruct...

Page 5: ...Steering Wheel Insert Seat 1 Seat Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 1 5 16 Lock Washer 1 Lar...

Page 6: ...f this manual for charging instructions For battery and battery cable installation see RE PLACINGBATTERY inthe ServiceandAdjustments section in this manual 02602 SEAT LABEL Fig 1 0 2 8 1 9 LOWER STEER...

Page 7: ...or best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all c...

Page 8: ...death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will...

Page 9: ...cts the speed and direction of the tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute Fig 4 PAR...

Page 10: ...ht HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig 5 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat withou...

Page 11: ...thenginerunning turnignitionkeycounterclockwise to ROS ON position Look down and behind before backing Move gear shift lever to reverse R position and slowly release clutch brake pedal to start moveme...

Page 12: ...on Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE See Fig 4 When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of...

Page 13: ...the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 8 Fig 8 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make firs...

Page 14: ...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 pressu...

Page 15: ...e ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbeke...

Page 16: ...pressure water or steam to clean transaxle TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 12 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification C Be sure tractor is on l...

Page 17: ...ure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline Fig 15 FUEL FILTER CLAMP CLAMP AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty a...

Page 18: ...etainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IFANATTACHMENTOTHERTHANTHEMOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND H...

Page 19: ...ghten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck mea...

Page 20: ...ING IDLER ENGINE PULLEY CENTER SPAN KEEPER TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be...

Page 21: ...hort against tractor chassis ConnectoneendoftheBLACKcabletotheNEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and bat...

Page 22: ...JUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adju...

Page 23: ...UELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEA...

Page 24: ...wn fuse 4 Replace fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Check all wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or...

Page 25: ...Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 R...

Page 26: ...26 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 27: ...never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page a...

Page 28: ...l or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained in accor...

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