User manual MCCULLOCH BC010A

[. . . ] Printed in U. S. A. Contents IntRoDUCtIon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 operating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] When both controls are in the neutral position (N), the machine stands still. By moving both controls an equal amount forward or backward, the machine moves in a straight line forward or backward respectively. In order, for example, to turn right while moving forward, move the right control towards the neutral position. The rotation of the right wheel is reduced and the machine turns to the right. Zero turn can be achieved by moving one control backward (behind the neutral position) and carefully moving the other steering control forward from its neutral position. The rotation direction when zero turning is determined by which steering control is moved backward behind the neutral position. If the left steering control is pulled backward, the machine turns to the left. If the steering controls are in uneven positions when standing still or do not fit in the slots for moving the controls outward, they can be adjusted. 8050-003 Steering controls WARNING!The machine can turn very rapidly if one steering control is moved much further forward than the other. 1. Reverse Motion control lever, right side 8050-004 18 ContRoLs Parking Brake The parking brake is found on the right side of the machine. Pull the lever backward to activate the brake and forward to release it. The EZT bypass linkages are located on the rear of the frame, below the rear engine guard. · To reengage the EZT's to drive, reverse the above procedure. 8050-018 Set bypass linkages into slots on both sides 22 oPeRAtIon Read the Safety section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. Steering To move forward and backward The direction and speed of the mower's movements is effected by the movement of the control lever(s) on each side of mower. First time users should push mower (see Manual Transport in the Operation section) to an open, flat area, without other people or vehicles/obstacles nearby. In order to move unit under its own power, the operator must be in the seat, start engine (see Before Starting in Operation section), adjust engine speed to idle, disengage parking brake, do not engage blades at this time, rotate control levers inward. As long as the control levers have not been moved forward or backwards, mower will not move. Pull back on control levers to the neutral position and mower should stop moving. Pull back slightly on control levers, this will allow mower to start moving backwards. Push forward on control levers to the neutral position and mower should stop moving. To turn to the right While moving in a forward direction, pull the right lever back towards the neutral position while maintaining the position of the left lever, this will slow the rotation of the right wheel and cause the machine to turn in that direction. To turn to the left While moving in a forward direction pull the left lever back towards the neutral position while maintaining the position of the right lever, this will slow the rotation of the left wheel and cause the machine to turn in that direction. To zero turn While moving in a forward direction, first pull both control levers back until the mower stops or slows dramatically. [. . . ] Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts and tighten any nuts or screws that may have become loose. Start the engine and allow it to run until the carburetor is drained of fuel or the stabilizer has reached the carburetor. Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of engine oil into the cylinder. Turn over the engine so that the oil is evenly distributed and then refit the spark plug. [. . . ]