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ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.  Stan dard 
wrench sizes are listed.
(2)  1/2" wrench  

Pliers

(2)  9/16" wrenches 

 

Tire pressure gauge

    Utility 

knife

When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means 
when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the 
steer ing wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR  FROM CAR-
 TON

UNPACK CARTON

• 

Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons  
from carton.

• 

Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. 
Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

• 

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and 
remove.

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.  
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.  Use 
the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

FIG. 1

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
• 

Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing 
seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly 
of seat to tractor.

• 

Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack-
ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

• 

Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are 
positioned over the large slotted holes in pan.

• 

Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolts in slots 
and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

• 

Pivot seat and pan forward and as sem ble adjustment 
knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• 

Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.

•  Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached 

which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the 
way down.

• 

Get off seat without moving its ad just ed position.

• 

Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

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LOWER
STEERING 
SHAFT

STEERING 
BOOT

EXTENSION 
SHAFT

5/16 HEX 
BOLT

STEERING 
WHEEL

INSERT

ADAPTER

LARGE FLAT 
WASHER

TABS

TAB
SLOTS

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM 
SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
• 

Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.  

• 

Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and 
push down to secure.

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 steer ing shaft ex ten sion.

• 

Position steering wheel so cross bars are hor i zon tal 
(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapt er.

• 

Assemble large flat washer, 5/16 lock washer, 5/16 
hex bolt and tighten se cure ly.

• 

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steer 

ing 

wheel.

• 

Remove protective materials from trac tor hood and 
grill.

IMPORTANT:  CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN 
SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO 
ROLL OFF SKID.

5/16 LOCK 
WASHER

Summary of Contents for 96011024900

Page 1: ...532 40 88 72 09 12 06 CL PRINTED IN U S A MODEL NO MC16H38ST 96011024900 16 0 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor www mcculloch biz...

Page 2: ...s 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 op...

Page 3: ...ch 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 men...

Page 4: ...est 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 b...

Page 5: ...oot 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...

Page 6: ...ed holes in pan Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten...

Page 7: ...gine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline FIG 2 ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER 02615 02617 SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLTS SEAT 02602 CONNECT BATTERY See Figs 3 and 4 CAUTION Do not short battery termi nal...

Page 8: ...o STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PROD...

Page 9: ...ngine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER FIG 5 LIFT L...

Page 10: ...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 ign...

Page 11: ...ld 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 ha...

Page 12: ...D FIG 7 TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig 7 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat withtheenginerunningandtheattachmentclutchengaged wi...

Page 13: ...temperature AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Beforedrivingtheunitincoldweather thetransmission should be warmed up as follows Be sure the tractor is on level ground Place the motion control lever in ne...

Page 14: ...gine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold f...

Page 15: ...ilter 1 2 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 IF...

Page 16: ...ROS ON position and the attachment clutch en gaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine CAUTION Useonlyareplacementblade approved by the manufacturer of you...

Page 17: ...ne and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level FIG 12 FIG 11 BATTERY Yourtractorhasabatterychargingsystemwhichissufficient for no...

Page 18: ...urfaces 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...

Page 19: ...se 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...

Page 20: ...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 inflate...

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 high...

Page 22: ...moval 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 LOC...

Page 23: ...ANT YOURTRACTORISEQUIPPEDWITHA12VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DONOTUSEYOURTRACTORBATTERYTOSTART OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...gnition 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 E...

Page 26: ...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 blad...

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...

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