User manual MCCULLOCH M12597HRB

[. . . ] Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. â· Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. â· Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. Such instruction should emphasize: - the need for care and concentration when working with ride-on machines; - control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the application of the brake. [. . . ] After proper fit is attained, remove bagger from tractor and install bagger latch (4) to tractor back plate as shown. If distance is not 10mm - 16mm carefully remove bagger and repeat vertical adjustment as needed. Make sure that the letter "A" on both the plug and handle are on the same side and that they can both be seen from the top when laying on the ground. Quick lifting/lowering of the cutting unit 7. The throttle control regulates the engine revs and thus the rotation speed of the blades. = Full speed = Idling speed When the pedal is pushed down the brake is applied and the motor is disengaged. The gear box has positions forward, neutral and reverse. Gear changing can take place from neutral to top gear without stopping in each gear position. Stop the machine before changing from reverse to forward gear, or the opposite. Gear changing between the forward gears must not take place when the machine is in motion. Move the lever forward to connect the drive to the cutting unit, whereby the drive belt is tensioned and the blades begin to rotate. If more oil is needed add SAE 30 oil to the "FULL " marking. SAE 5W-30 oil should be used during the winter (below freezing point). The pressure in the front tires should be 1 bar (14 PSI) and 0. Make sure that the cutting unit is in the transport position (top position) and that the lever for connection/disconnection of the cutting unit is in the disconnection position. Press down the clutch/brake pedal completely and hold down. Pull out the choke control (if engine is cold). Turn the ignition key to "START position". Do not run the start motor more than 5 seconds at once. If the engine will not start, wait about 10 seconds before the next try. Let the ignition key return to the "ON" position when the engine has started and push in the choke control as soon as the engine is running smoothly. The machine is equipped with a safety switch which immediately breaks the current to the engine if the driver leaves the seat with engine running and with the connection/disconnection lever in position "connection". [. . . ] Loosen the nut (1) on both the left and right levers. Screw the nut (2) the same number of turns on both levers. When the correct distance (A) is obtained this setting is locked with the nut (1). At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. [. . . ]