User manual MCCULLOCH ZM3016 BF

[. . . ] OperatorManual ZM3016BF/966564001 Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Inordertoimplementimprovements, specificationsanddesignscanbealteredwithout priornotification. Notethatnolegaldemandscanbeplacedbasedontheinformationcontainedinthese instructions. Useonlyoriginalpartsforrepairs. Theuseofotherpartsvoidsthewarranty. Donotmodifyorinstallnon-standardequipmenttotheunitwithoutconsentfromthe manufacturer. Modificationstotheunitmaycauseunsafeoperationsordamagetheunit. Whenthisproductiswornoutandnolongerused, itshould bereturnedtotheresellerorotherpartyforrecycling. ©2010 HTC All rights reserved. [. . . ] 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. 8058-086 Fuel tank WARNING!Theengineandtheexhaustsystem, becomeveryhotduringoperation. Allowengineandexhaustsystemto coolatleasttwo(2)minutesbefore refueling WARNING!Filltobottomoffillerneck. Donot overfill. Wipeoffanyspilledoilorfuel. Donotstore, spillorusegasolinenear anopenflame. 20 ContRoLs FuelShutOffValve The fuel shut off valve is located in the fuel line under the seat. The fuel valve is ON when the valve is parallel to the fuel line. 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. · Raise the deck into the highest cutting position. · Pull the EZT bypass linkages out and into the slots. Release linkages to hold in the bypass position. · 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. The left control lever controls the left wheel. [. . . ] The safety switch in the steering controls. Check the idle speed Check the engine high idle speed Inform the customer about: The need and advantages of following the service schedule. The need and advantages of leaving the machine for service every 300 hours. The effects of service and maintaining a service journal on the machine's resale value. [. . . ]