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OPERATION

PARKING BRAKE 

"DISENGAGED" 

POSITION

Fig. 5

CLUTCH/BRAKE 

PEDAL "DRIVE" 

POSITION

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH 

LEVER "ENGAGED" 

POSITION

IGNITION KEY

"DIS EN GAGED"

POSITION

PARKING BRAKE

"EN GAGED"

POSITION

GEAR SHIFT 

LEVER

THROT TLE/

CHOKE

CONTROL

LEVER

"BRAKE"

POSITION

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 5)

Always operate engine at full throttle.
•  Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the 

battery charging rate.

• 

Full throttle of fers the best bagging and mower per for -

mance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD  

(See Fig. 5)

The direction and speed of movement  is controlled by the 

gearshift  lever. 
•  Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and 

gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•  Move gearshift lever to desired  position. 
•  Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start  move-

ment.

IMPORTANT:

  BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP 

BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE 

TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR 

TRANSAXLE.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT  

(See Fig. 5)

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the 

cutting height.
•  Grasp lift lever.
•  Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired 

position.

The cutting  height  range is  approximately 1-1/2 to  4".  

The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip 

with the engine not running.  These heights are approximate 

and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of 

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 after moderate growth.

•  For best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height 

should be mowed twice.  Make the first cut relatively 

high; the second to desired height.

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 

op er a tor to leave the seat without first setting the parking 

brake will shut off the engine.
• 

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position 

and hold.

•  Place parking brake lever  in “ENGAGED” position 

and re lease pressure from clutch/brake pedal.  Pedal 

should re main in “BRAKE” position.  Make sure parking 

brake will hold tractor secure.

STOPPING (See Fig. 5)

MOWER BLADES -
• 

To stop mower blades, place attachment clutch control 

in the “DIS EN GAGED” position (

).

GROUND DRIVE -
•  To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into 

full “BRAKE” po si tion.

•  Move gearshift lever to neutral po si tion.
ENGINE - 
• 

Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) 

position.

NOTE:

 Failure to move throttle control between half and full 

speed (fast) position, before stop ping may cause engine 

to “back fire”.
•  Turn ignition key to “STOP” position and remove key. 

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent 

un au tho rized use.

•  Never use the choke to stop the engine.

IMPORTANT: 

LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY 

POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY 

TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE:

 Under certain conditions when tractor is standing 

idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may 

cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al-

ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com -

plete ly, as described above, before leav -

ing the operator's position; to empty 

grass catcher, etc.

The operation of any tractor can  result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can 

result in severe eye dam age.  Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating 

your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs.  We rec om mend standard safety 

glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 26: ...26 SERVICE NOTES...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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