User manual MCCULLOCH BC022

[. . . ] Printed in U. S. A. Contents IntRoDUCtIon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Driving and transport on Public Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed. The machine is not intended to be lifted by hand. 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. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. 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. Do not tow near ditches, canals, and other hazards. Thismowerisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineand shouldnotbeusedonornearany unimprovedforested, bushcovered orgrassylandsunlesstheengine's systemisequippedwithaspark arrestormeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(ifany). SparkArrestor A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through an 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. Transmission from the engine is made via belt-driven hydraulic pumps. Gasolineishighlyflammable. Observe cautionandfillthetankoutdoors(see thesafetyinstruction). 8050-006 Choke control Refueling Read the safety instructions before refueling. The machine has one fuel tank, on the left hand side of the seat. The tank volume is 3 gallons (11. 4 liters). Make sure the fuel cap is properly tightened and the cap gasket is not damaged. The engine will run on a minimum of 85-octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix). Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can be used. See also Technical Data concerning ethanol fuel. Damage to engine and components may occur. IMPORTANTINFORMATION Experienceindicatesthatalcoholblended fuels(calledgasohol, ethanolormethanol) canattractmoisturewhichleadstoseparation andformationofacidsduringstorage. Acidic gascandamagethefuelsystemofanengine whileinstorage. Toavoidengineproblems, thefuelsystemshouldbeemptiedbefore storageof30daysorlonger. Drainthegas tank, starttheengineandletitrununtilthe fuellinesandcarburetorareempty. Usefresh fuelthenextseason. SeeStorageInstructions foradditionalinformation. Neveruseengine orcarburetorcleanersinthefueltankor permanentdamagemayoccur. Fuel tank 8050-012 WARNING!Theengineandtheexhaustsystem, becomeveryhotduringoperation. Allowengineandexhaustsystemto coolbeforerefueling. WARNING!Filltobottomoffillerneck. Donot overfill. Wipeoffanyspilledoilorfuel. [. . . ] Fuel allowed to stand for long periods of time (30 days or more) can leave sticky residues that can plug the carburetor and disrupt engine function. Fuel stabilizers are an acceptable option as regards to the sticky residues that can occur during storage. Add stabilizer to the fuel in the tank or in the storage container. Always use the mixing ratios specified by the manufacturer of the stabilizer. [. . . ]