background image

26

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

Engine continues to run 

1.  Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 

1.  Check wiring, switches  and connections.  If not 

when operator leaves seat 

   

  corrected, contact an authorized service center/

with attachment clutch 

   

  department.

engaged

Poor cut - uneven 

1.  Worn, bent or loose blade. 

1.  Replace blade.  Tighten blade bolt.

 

2.  Mower deck not level. 

2.  Level mower deck.

 

3.  Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 

3.  Clean underside of mower housing.

 

4.  Bent blade mandrel. 

4.  Replace blade mandrel.

 

5.  Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 

5.  Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

  grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Mower blades will not 

1.  Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 

1.  Remove obstruction.

rotate 

2.  Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 

2.  Replace mower drive belt.

 

3.  Frozen idler pulley. 

3.  Replace idler pulley.

 

4.  Frozen blade mandrel. 

4.  Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass discharge 

1.  Engine speed too slow. 

1.  Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

 

2.  Travel speed too fast. 

2.  Shift to slower speed.

 

3.  Wet grass. 

3.  Allow grass to dry before mowing.

 

4.  Mower deck not level. 

4.  Level mower deck.

 

5.  Low/uneven tire air pressure. 

5.  Check tires for proper air pressure.

 

6.  Worn, bent or loose blade. 

6.  Replace/sharpen 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.  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 trash around mandrels.

Headlight(s) not working 

1.  Light switch is “OFF”. 

1.  Turn light switch “ON”.

(if so equipped) 

2.  Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 

2.  Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

 

3.  Faulty light switch. 

3.  Check/replace light switch.

 

4.  Loose or damaged wiring. 

4.  Check wiring and connections.

 

5. Blown 

fuse. 

5. Replace 

fuse.

Battery will not charge 

1.  Bad battery cell(s). 

1.  Replace battery.

 

2.  Poor cable connections. 

2.  Check/clean all connections.

 

3.  Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 

3.  Replace regulator.

 

4.  Faulty alternator. 

4.  Replace alternator.

Loss of drive 

1.  Freewheel control in “disengaged” position. 

1.  Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.

 

2.  Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. 

2.  Replace motion drive belt.

 

3.  Air trapped in transmission during shipment  

3.  Purge transmission.

  

or 

servicing.

Engine “backfires” when 

1.  Engine throttle control not set between half and 

1.  Move throttle control between half and full speed

turning engine “OFF” 

  full speed (fast) position before stopping engine. 

  (fast) position before stopping engine.

PROBLEM 

 

CAUSE  

 

 

 

             CORRECTION   

 

 

 

 

 

Содержание 96011024900

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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: ...www mcculloch biz...

Отзывы: