User manual MCCULLOCH BC010C

[. . . ] 5 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Good service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Check and abide by local traffic regulations before transporting the machine on any road. Load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed. Escapinghydraulicoilunder pressurecanhavesufficientforce topenetratetheskin, causing seriousinjury. Ifinjuredbyescaping fluid, seeadoctoratonce. Serious infectionorreactioncandevelop ifpropermedicaltreatmentisnot administeredimmediately. · · · · · IMPORTANTINFORMATION Theparkingbrakeisnotsufficienttolockthe machineinplaceduringtransport. Ensurethat themachineiswellfastenedtothetransport vehicle. Alwaysreversethemachineontothe transportvehicletoavoidtippingitover. Towing If machine is equipped with a tow hitch, use extreme caution when towing. The weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment. Thismowerisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineand shouldnotbeusedonornearany unimprovedforested, bushcovered orgrassylandsunlesstheengine's systemisequippedwithaspark arrestormeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(ifany). SparkArrestor A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your authorized McCulloch dealer. 16 ContRoLs This operator's manual describes the McCulloch Zero Turn Rider. The rider is fitted with a Briggs & Stratton four-stroke overhead valve engine. Using the left and right steering controls, the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed. ControlLocations 1 2 3 4 8077-004 5 6 7 8 9 1. 5. Cutting height handle Park brake Throttle/Choke control Ignition switch Blade control lever 6. 9. Motion control levers Fuel tank cap Fuel shut off valve Bypass linkage 17 ContRoLs SteeringControlLevers The machine's speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering controls can be moved forward or backward about a neutral position. Donotstore, spillorusegasolinenear anopenflame. 20 ContRoLs FuelShutOffValve The fuel shut off valve is located in the fuel line under the seat. Rotate the valve ¼ turn clockwise to turn fuel OFF. IMPORTANTINFORMATION Inordertoobtainanevencuttingheight, itis importantthattheairpressureis15psiinall tires. 8050-010 Fuel shut off valve in the OPEN position. MowerDeckLiftingLever The lifting lever is used to place the mower deck in the transport position or one of the 6 different cutting height positions. The cutting height is set by placing a lever in the notch for the desired cutting height. The lifting lever can also be used to temporarily adjust the cutting height, such as when passing a minor bump in the lawn. IMPORTANTINFORMATION Alwaysusethehighposition(F)totransport. 8058-085 The mower deck's lifting lever Tracking If the mower is not tracking straight, check the air pressure in both rear tires. (1 bar) Tracking must be checked on a flat and level concrete or blacktop surface. If the unit still does not track straight contact your McCulloch workshop for adjustments. 21 ContRoLs BladeControlLever To engage the mower blades, slowly lift the lever up and into the the lock notch. WARNING!Noadjustmentsormaintenancetobe carriedoutunless: · · · theenginestopped theignitionkeyremoved theparkingbrakeactivated 8058-074 Mower deck blade control lever in the disengaged position ManualTransport When pushing or pulling the mower, be sure to engage the EZT Hydrogear bypass linkages. 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 SeatAdjustmentLever The seat can be adjusted lengthways. The lever is located at the right side of the seat (as seen by the driver in the seat). When making adjustments the lever is moved upward. 8058-124 Seat adjustment 22 oPeRAtIon Read the Safety section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. Steering Tomoveforwardandbackward The direction and speed of the mower's movements is effected by the movement of the control lever(s) on each side of mower. [. . . ] Run the engine for at least 10 minutes after adding the stabilizer so that it reaches the carburetor. Do not empty the fuel tank and the carburetor if you have added stabilizer To ready the machine for storage, follow these steps: 1. Touch up damage to the paint and spray a thin layer of oil on the underside of the mower deck to avoid corrosion. Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts and tighten any nuts or screws that may have become loose. [. . . ]