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Fig. 30

ADJUSTMENT 
BOLT

NEUTRAL 
LOCK GATE

GEARSHIFT LEVER

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 
(See Fig. 31)

• 

Block up axle securely.

• 

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow 
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do 
not lose).

• 

Repair tire and reassemble.

• 

On rear wheels only:  align grooves in rear wheel hub 
and axle.  Insert square key.

Fig. 31

RE TAIN ING 
RING

WASH ERS

SQUARE KEY (REAR 
WHEEL ONLY)

AXLE 
COVER

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY 
(See Fig. 32) 

WARNING

:

  Lead-acid batteries gen-

 er ate ex plo sive gases.  Keep sparks, 
flame and smoking ma te ri als away from 
bat ter ies.  Always wear eye pro tec tion 
when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be 
recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance sec tion 
of this man u al).

If “jumper ca bles” are used for emer gen cy starting, follow 
this pro ce dure:

IMPORTANT

:  YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT 

SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT 
SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR 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.

• 

Connect one end of the BLACK ca ble to the NEGA TIVE 
(-) 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 tery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER 
• 

BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully 
charged battery.

• 

RED cable last from both batteries.

Fig. 32

WEAK OR DEAD
BATTERY

FULLY CHARGED
BATTERY

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL-
ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 30)

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift 
lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment 
is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, 
proceed as follows:
• 

Ensure transaxle is in neutral.

NOTE:

 When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the 

transaxle is in neutral.

•  Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear 

wheel.

• 

Position the gear shift lever in the neutral position.

• 

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE:

  If additional clearance is needed to get to ad just ment 

bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the 
factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber 
are not adjustable.  If damage has occurred to affect the 
factory set front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a qualified 
service center.

• 

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in 
axle groove.

• 

Replace axle cover.

NOTE: 

To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to 

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local 
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and 
corrosion.

Summary of Contents for 96042011500

Page 1: ...n the U S A www mcculloch biz Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting OPERATOR S MANUAL MODEL NO MC2042YT 96042011500 20 0 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR...

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: ...and Stor age sections of this manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest covered brush coveredorgrass covered la...

Page 5: ...nd remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID TO CHECK BATTERY See Fig 1 Lift seat to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label is located be...

Page 6: ...side to side front to rear for 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...

Page 7: ...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 avo...

Page 8: ...mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor B BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine C PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position D THROTTLE CHOKE...

Page 9: ...e Fig 8 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever Start tractor with clutch brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral position Move gearshift lever to desired...

Page 10: ...s by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES Disengage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher onmowerssoequipped orthedeflec...

Page 11: ...site direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 11 Fig 11 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut...

Page 12: ...warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Som...

Page 13: ...ld shut off the engine When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut of...

Page 14: ...before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 14 Determine temperature ran...

Page 15: ...reach IMPORTANT Make certain the tractor s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house garage parked cars etc Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached 2 Make sure the attachment clutch con...

Page 16: ...mower and disconnect mower suspension arm A from chassis pin B and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers CAUTION AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS ARE DISCONNECTED THE AT...

Page 17: ...Repeat on opposite side of tractor ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin D on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring Ins...

Page 18: ...nut will change mower height about 3 16 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SI...

Page 19: ...ler B Ensure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this section of manual Fig 29 TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five...

Page 20: ...ct the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED c...

Page 21: ...e 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 repa...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...he 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 li...

Page 26: ...s used for rental 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 main...

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