User manual MCCULLOCH M13597

[. . . ] Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this machine. We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. â· Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions to use the lawnmower. [. . . ] SAE 5W-30 oil should be used during the winter (below freezing point). The pressure in the front tire 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". Lower the cutting unit by moving the lever forwards. Choose a driving speed which suits the terrain and required cutting results. Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position. Backing up with the attachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position. â· Look down and behind before backing. â· Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) position and slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. â· When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position. Clear the lawn from stones and other objects which can be thrown away by the blades. [. . . ] Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor's engine off. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the adapter from the nozzle washout port. â· Move the tractor to a dry area, preferably a concrete or paved area. place the attachment clutch control in the "Engaged" position to remove excess water and to help dry before putting the tractor away. [. . . ]