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ADD GASOLINE

 

•  Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.  Use 

fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 

87 octane.  (Use of  leaded gasoline will increase carbon 

and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).  Do not 

mix oil with gasoline.  Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that 

can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION:

  Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel.  Do not store, 

spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

 CAUTION:

  Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or us-

ing ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads 

to separation and for ma tion of acids during storage.  Acidic 

gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in stor-

age.  To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be 

emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer.  Drain the gas 

tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and 

carburetor are empty.  Use fresh fuel next season.  See 

Storage In struc tions for additional information.  Never use 

engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or 

permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE 

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine 

has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to 

move fuel from the tank to the engine.

1.  Be sure freewheel control is in the trans mis sion en-

 gaged position.

2.  Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake 

pedal and set parking brake.

3.  Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

4.  Move deck clutch to dis en gaged position.

5.  Insert key into ignition and turn key clock wise to start 

position and release key as soon as engine starts. 

Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen 

sec onds per minute.

NOTE: 

 If at high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold 

temperature (below 32°F) the fuel mixture may need to 

be adjusted for best performance. 

MOWING TIPS

•  Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per-

formance.  See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the 

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

•  The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-

 ming.

•  Drive so that clippings are dis charged onto the area that 

has already been cut.  Have the cut area to the right of the 

riding mower.  This will result in a more even dis tri bu tion 

of clippings and more uniform cutting.

•  When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so 

that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, 

driveways, etc.  After one or two rounds, mow in the op-

posite direction making left hand turns until finished.

•  If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to 

reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings.  

Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired 

height.

•  Do not mow grass when it is wet.  Wet grass will plug 

mower and leave undesirable clumps.  Allow grass to 

dry before mowing.

• Reg u late ground speed by se lect ing a low enough gear 

to give the mower cut ting per for mance as well as the 

quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, se lect a ground speed 

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the 

at tach ment being used.

RECOIL STARTING SYSTEM

This unit is equipped with an engine recoil starting sys-

tem. If the battery is too weak to start engine.

1.  Set parking Brake.

2.  Turn key to ON position.

3.  Make sure unit is in neutral position.

4.  Set deck to disengaged position.

5.  Pull recoil cord to start engine.

Recoil Starter 

Handle

Gasoline Filler 

Cap

OPERATION

Summary of Contents for 532 43 67-90

Page 1: ...MOWCART 66 Operator s Manual 96021000900 532 43 67 90 IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Patents Pending www mcculloch biz...

Page 2: ...llow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage WARNING...

Page 3: ...ners inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer a...

Page 4: ...e in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenace and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion e...

Page 5: ...ERING 7HEEL NSERT 3TEERING 7HEEL 3EAT 3TEERING OVER 3TEERING 3HAFT OVER 3TEERING 3HAFT ARGE LAT 7ASHER AM UT OCK UT X EX OLT 0IN LAT 7ASHER 3LOPE 3HEET NOB EY 7ASHER 3TEERING 7HEEL DAPTER UNASSEMBLED...

Page 6: ...3 Slide plastic cover over steering shaft and into posi tion 4 Slide steering shaft protective foam cover over shaft 5 Position front wheels of the riding mower so they are pointing straight forward 6...

Page 7: ...TO ROLL RIDING MOWER OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Raise deck lift lever to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Eng...

Page 8: ...fety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates...

Page 9: ...gine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER Used to adjust mower cutting height IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release height adjust ment lever when changing its...

Page 10: ...grass and types of grass being mowed The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2 1 2 during the cool season and to over 3 during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and...

Page 11: ...N HILLS WARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the slope guide at the back of this manual Choose the slowest speed before starting up o...

Page 12: ...ine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute NOTE If at high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperature below 32 F the fuel mixture may need to be adjusted...

Page 13: ...eplace air filter and check blade and belt for 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 1 Check engine...

Page 14: ...e the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the deck clutch lever is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut...

Page 15: ...il fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade...

Page 16: ...remely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower hous ing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operatin...

Page 17: ...tch in DISENGAGED position 2 Movemowerheightadjustmentliftleverforwardtolower mower to its lowest position 3 Remove mandrel cover 4 Remove pins holding left and right front mower suspension arms in pl...

Page 18: ...mower Measure distance F directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown To lower front of mower housing turn nuts G and H clockwise F F When distance F is 1 8 to 1 2...

Page 19: ...square key while pulling tire off 3 Repair tire and reassemble 4 Replace square key while putting tire back on then re place washer and retaining ring securely in axle groove when pushing tire back on...

Page 20: ...holder is located under the fender ENGINE Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running...

Page 21: ...of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty...

Page 22: ...olenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact a qualified service center Engine clicks but will not start 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery 2 Corroded battery te...

Page 23: ...rass to dry before mowing 3 Mower deck not level 3 Level mower deck 4 Low uneven tire air pressure 4 Check tires for proper PSI 5 Worn bent or loose blade 5 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 6...

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