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MODEL NO. MC16H38ST (96011013201)
16.0 HP 38 Inch
Lawn Tractor

402808 Rev. 1 07.11.06 VB/TR

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

McCulloch

www.mcculloch.biz

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Page 1: ...MODEL NO MC16H38ST 96011013201 16 0 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor 402808 Rev 1 07 11 06 VB TR PRINTED IN U S A McCulloch www mcculloch biz ...

Page 2: ...rass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road ways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when operating ma chine Data indicates that operators age ...

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 equip ment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury ...

Page 4: ... covered brush coveredorgrass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearestauthorizedservicecenter department SeeREPAIR PARTS section of this manual SAFETY ...

Page 5: ...Boot Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Knob 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 1 5 16 Lock Washer Steering Extension Shaft Battery 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Keps Nut 1 4 20 ...

Page 6: ... INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 5 16 lock washer 5 16 hex bolt and tighten securely Snap steering whee...

Page 7: ...engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline FIG 2 02602 CONNECT BATTERY See Figs 3 and 4 CAUTION Do not short battery termi 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 firsttopreventsparkingfromaccidental grounding Lift seat pan to raise...

Page 8: ...ons See TO START ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing shoul...

Page 9: ...uld result in serious injury or 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 result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoide...

Page 10: ...ed 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 ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL LIGHT SWITCH POSITION MOTION CONTROL LEVER CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL FIG 5 FREE WHEE...

Page 11: ...D ENGINE Move throttle control between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and fullspeed fast position beforestoppingmaycauseengine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION MOTION CONTROL LEVER THROTTL...

Page 12: ... and release so it is held in the disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG 7 Transmission Engaged Trans...

Page 13: ...rts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly then move thro...

Page 14: ...er mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by se lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used NOTE During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels The air is bein...

Page 15: ... filter 1 2 LUBRICATION CHART FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ENGINE SPINDLE ZERK SPINDLE ZERK GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRI CATED USE O...

Page 16: ... or damaged blades CAUTION Useonlyareplacementblade approved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous could damage your tractor and void your warranty 02544 MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE BLADE BOLT SPECIAL BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 10 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap...

Page 17: ...fore starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level FIG 12 BATTERY Yourtractorhasabatterychargingsystemwhichissufficient for normal use However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life Keep battery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open Re...

Page 18: ...surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirtyorpluggedcoolingfins and orcoolingshroudsremoved will cause engine damage due to overheating See engine manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 14 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement ...

Page 19: ...ise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IFANATTACHMENTOTHERTHANTHEMOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 15 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor Lower lift lever to its lowest positi...

Page 20: ...t F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 16 and 17 Raise mower to its highest po...

Page 21: ... BRAKE See Fig 21 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle 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 checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way d...

Page 22: ...emoval for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and beforeoperatingthetractor See PURGETRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual ADJUSTMENT BOLT FIG 23 NEUTRAL LOCK GATE MOTION CONTROL LEVER TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig 23 The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Loosen adjustme...

Page 23: ...YOURTRACTOR IS EQUIPPEDWITH A 12VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USEYOUR 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 ConnectoneendoftheBLACKcabletotheNEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of...

Page 24: ...FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines a...

Page 25: ...ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty solen...

Page 26: ...e 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 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes grass leaves and t...

Page 27: ...600 RPM NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICI...

Page 28: ...28 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 25 41 27 40 33 30 179720 8 2 1 27 48 16 16 22 21 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER MC16H38ST 96011013201 PRODUCT NO 960 11 01 32 ELECTRICAL 52 90 ...

Page 29: ... 1 4 20 Unc 28 532 12 47 73 Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 532 12 13 05 Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 532 17 55 66 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ign 40 532 17 97 20 Harness Ign 41 871 11 04 08 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal Red 43 532 19 25 07 Solenoid 48 532 14 08 44 Adapter Ammeter 52 532 14 19 40 Protection Wire Loop 90 532 18 04 49 Cover Terminal Battery KEY PART NO NO DESC...

Page 30: ...ST 96011013201 PRODUCT NO 960 11 01 32 CHASSIS 1 209 142 209 142 209 2 35 35 209 26 35 209 26 33 10 34 208 11 208 13 24 26 25 26 25 209 31 24 30 9 209 209 5 5 145 37 37 18 206 205 205 38 38 17 28 278 39 Chassis Elite_Basic_6 29 212 64 208 207 159 ...

Page 31: ...37 Lens Grille 30 532 19 45 89 Fender 31 532 13 66 19 Bracket Fender Repl 109873X 33 532 18 25 07 Footrest Pnt LH 34 532 18 25 08 Footrest Pnt RH 35 872 11 06 06 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 817 49 05 08 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 532 17 57 10 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 532 17 47 14 Bracket Pivot Laser 64 532 15 47 98 Dash Lower 142 532 17 57 02 Plate Reinforcement 145 532 15 65 ...

Page 32: ... 59 38 61 41 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 15 37 120 89 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 112 21 8 10 83 159 161 198 158 162 169 150 84 16 199 16 263 71 200 73 16 263 197 95 103 205 drive hydro stlt_64 69 ...

Page 33: ... 39 37 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 1 5 65 810 04 07 00 Washer 66 532 15 47 78 Keeper Belt Engine 69 532 14 24 32 Screw Hex Wsh 1 4 1 2 unc 70 532 13 46 83 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH 71 532 16 91 83 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 73 532 16 91 82 Strap Torque Rh Hydro 74 532 13 70 57 Spacer Axle 75 532 12 17 49 Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 76 812 00 00 01 E Ring 77 532 12 35 83 Key Square 78 532 12 17 48 Washer...

Page 34: ...R MC16H38ST 96011013201 PRODUCT NO 960 11 01 32 STEERING 44 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 95 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 97 39 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl lt_58 ...

Page 35: ...50 99 Bushing Strg Nat 623 618Id 37 532 15 29 27 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 532 19 29 16 Cap Wheel Steer 39 819 11 38 12 Washer 11 32 ID x 2 3 8 OD 12 Ga 40 873 54 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 532 18 67 37 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 532 16 96 33 Boot Shaft Steering 43 532 12 17 49 Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 532 19 07 52 Extension Steering 46 532 12 12 32 Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 47 532 18 3...

Page 36: ...y 23 532 16 98 37 Shield Browning Debris Guard 25 532 18 77 70 Control Choke 29 532 13 71 80 Arrestor Spark 31 532 18 77 50 Tank Fuel 32 532 14 05 27 Cap Asm Fule Top Vent N Lany NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 33 532 12 34 87 Clamp Hose Blk 37 532 13 70 40 Line Fuel 20 38 532 18 16 54 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 532 12 40 28 Bushing Snap 44 817 67 04 12 Screw Hexwsh Th...

Page 37: ...rew 3 8 16 x 1 5 9 819 13 16 14 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 532 19 53 30 Pan Seat 11 532 16 63 69 Knob Seat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 532 12 12 46 Bracket Mounting Switch 13 532 12 12 48 Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 872 05 04 12 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 532 13 43 00 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 16 532 12 12 50 Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 17 532 12 39 76 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc ...

Page 38: ... 13 83 11 Decal Lift Handle Lift Handle 532 16 69 60 Decal Bypass 532 40 28 08 Manual Owner s KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 5 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91 92 Cap Valve Tire 2 532 06 51 39 Stem Valve 3 532 12 41 57 Tire F Ts 15 x 6 0 6 Service 4 532 05 99 04 Tube Front Service Item Only 5 532 12 51 21 Rim Asm 6 front Service 6 532 12 49 57 Fitting Grease Front Wheel Only 7 532 12 49 59 Beari...

Page 39: ...Ga 6 532 12 01 83 Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 532 10 94 13 Grip Handle Bicycle Matte Blk 8 532 12 45 26 Button Plunger Black 11 532 13 98 65 Link Lift LH 12 532 13 98 66 Link Lift RH 13 532 12 46 70 Retainer Spring NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 532 17 32 88 Link Front 16 873 35 08 00 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 17 532 17 56 89 Trunnion 18 ...

Page 40: ...MOWER DECK 38_deck manual_4 8 6 19 4 149 21 2 15 14 18 18 20 2 21 21 194 7 30 30 7 30 1 30 191 190 72 192 31 32 33 188 144 68 148 36 89 40 45 186 108 158 152 107 89 89 37 56 45 55 195 72 192 190 191 189 194 67 185 123 122 150 189 193 21 2 187 21 21 27 26 25 24 23 21 29 18 11 13 3 5 30 ...

Page 41: ...38 Pulley Idler Flat 37 532 17 58 20 Pulley Idler Flat 40 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 45 532 12 47 88 Retainer 55 532 13 38 40 Idler Arm Assembly 56 532 16 57 23 Spacer Retainer 67 532 10 69 32 Knob 68 532 19 32 14 V Belt 72 532 19 32 16 Spring Brake Return 89 819 13 13 11 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 Ga 107 532 13 35 02 Spacer Retainer 108 532 13 35 03 Stiffener Idler Arm 122 532 40 04 16 ...

Page 42: ... Component and parts The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser C Securing Warranty Service Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor or ...

Page 43: ... 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 along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope ...

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