McCulloch 966564101 manual

 ZM4619/966564101 OperatorManual  ?[...]

©2010 HTC. All rights reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A. T oimplementimprovements,specicationsanddesignscanbealteredwithoutpriornotication. Notethatnolegaldemandscanbeplacedbasedontheinformationcontainedintheseinstructions. Useonlyoriginalpartsfo[...]

INTRODUCTION ........................................................5 Driving and T ransport on Public Roads ................ 5 T owing ...................................................................5 Operating ..............................................................5 Good Service.........................................................6[...]

W ARNING! Failuretofollowcautiousoperatingpracticescanresultinseriousinjurytothe operatororotherpersons.Theownermustunderstandtheseinstructions,andmust allowonlytrainedpersonswhounderstandtheseinstructionstooperatethemower . Eachpersono[...]

 5 Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch ride-on mower . This machine is built for superior efciency to rapidly mow primarily large areas. A contr ol panel easily accessible to the operator and a hydrostatic transmission regulated by steering contr ols both contribute to the machine’s perfor m[...]

 6 GoodService McCulloch's products ar e sold only in specialized retail stor es with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the pr oduct is delivered, the machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by ManufacturingNumber The m[...]

R N   7 These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator’s manual. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personalinjuryordeath , particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instructions given [...]

Read Shut off engine and Keep a safe Use on slopes No passengers Operator’s remove key befor e distance from no greater Manual perfor ming any the machine than 10° maintenance or repair work Whole body Severing of ngers Do not open or Careful backing up, Careful going exposure to and toes remove safety watch for other forward, watch for throw[...]

 9 SafetyInstructions These instructions are for your safety . Read them carefully . IMPORT ANT : THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. F AILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH. GeneralOperation Read, understand, and fo[...]

 10 8011-520 Ne ver tak e passengers W atch for trafc when operating near or crossing • roadways. Use extra care when loading or unloading the • machine into a trailer or truck. Always wear eye protection when operating • machine. Data indicates that operators age 60 years and • above are involved in a large per centage[...]

 11 PersonalSafetyEquipment 8011-670a P ersonal protective equipment 6003-004 Mow up and do wn, not side to side Make sure that you have rst aid equipment close • at hand when using the machine. Never use the machine when barefoot. • Always wear protective shoes or boots, pr eferably • with steel toe caps. Always we[...]

 12 8011-517 Ne ver allo w children to operate the machine 8011-518 K eep children awa y from work area Children T ragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Childr en are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity . Ne v er assume that children will r emain out of the path of d[...]

 13 SafeHandlingofGasoline T o avoid personal injur y or pr operty damage, use extreme car e in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely ammable and the vapors ar e explosive. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other • sources of ignition. Use only approved gasoline container . • Never remove gas cap or [...]

 14 8011-515 Ne ver driv e the machine in an enclosed space GeneralMaintenance Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the • equipment is in safe working condition. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their • proper operation r egularly . Keep machine free of grass, leaves, o[...]

 15 Sparking can occur when working with the battery and the heavy cables of the starter circuit. This can cause battery explosion, re or eye injury . Sparking in this circuit can not occur after the chassis cable (normally negative, black) is removed from the battery . Use protective goggles. • Ensure that the fuel ller c[...]

 16 IMPORT ANTINFORMA TION Theparkingbrakeisnotsufcienttolockthe machineinplaceduringtransport.Ensurethat themachineiswellfastenedtothetransport vehicle. Alwaysreversethemachineontothe transportvehicletoavoidtippingit?[...]

 17 This operator’s manual describes the McCulloch Zero T urn Rider . The rider is tted with a Briggs & Stratton, four -stroke overhead valve engine. Motion Control Levers 1. Seat Adjustment Lever 2. Lift Lever 3. Hour Meter 4. Throttle/choke 5. Blade Switch 6. Ignition Switch 7. Bypass Linkage 8. Fuel T ank 9. Park[...]

W ARNING! Themachinecanturnveryrapidlyif onesteeringcontrolismovedmuch furtherforwardthantheother .  18 MotionControlLevers The machine’s speed and direction ar e continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering controls can be moved forwar d or ba[...]

 19 Seat AdjustmentLever The seat can be adjusted lengthways. Release levers are located at the lower fr ont right, or on the right side—depending on model. When making adjustments, sit on the seat. Slide the lever and maneuver seat to appropriate placement and r elease lever . 8050-852 Seat adjustment BypassLinka[...]

 20 FuelT ank The machine has one fuel tank, just behind the seat. The tank capacity is 4 gallons (15.1 liters). The engine will run on a minimum of 85-octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix). Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can be used. See also T echnical Data concer ning ethanol fuel. Methanol fuel is not allow[...]

 21 IgnitionSwitch The ignition key is placed on the driver’s panel and is used to start and stop the engine. IMPORT ANTINFORMA TION Donotrunthestarterformorethanve secondseachtime.Iftheenginedoesnot start,waitabout10secondsbeforeretrying. Choke?[...]

 22 BladeSwitch In order to engage the mower deck, pull the knob out; the mower blades are disengaged when the knob is depressed. 8058-019 Cut height lift le ver 8058-123 Blade s witch 8058-080-1 Released parking brake IMPORT ANTINFORMA TION Inordertoobtainanevencuttingheightitis important[...]

 23 Fuses Fuses are located on the left hand side of the machine. They are accessed by tilting the seat forward. They ar e at pin fuses of the same type used in automobiles. There ar e two fuses with ratings and functions: 20 Amp Primary fuse 7.5 Amp Mower deck coupling FuelShutOffV alve The fuel shut off valve i[...]

  24 Read the Safety section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. T raining Zero turn mowers are far mor e maneuverable than typical riding mowers due to their unique steering capabilities. We suggest that this section be r eviewed in its entirety prior to attempting to move the mower under its own[...]

  25 8058-123 Blade s witch 8058-019 Cut height lift le ver 8058-080-1 Released parking brake BeforeStarting Read the sections Safety Instructions and • Controls befor e star ting the machine. Perfor m the daily maintenance before • starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section). Check that there is[...]

  26 8058-123 Set the throttle 8058-077 Place controls in neutral position 8058-123 Set the choke control Move the steering controls outwar d to the locked (outer) neutral position. Move the throttle to the middle position. If the engine is cold, pull the choke control knob up. NOTE: On models without a separate choke con[...]

  27 W ARNING! Engineexhaustandcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicals consideredtocausecancer ,birth defectsorotherreproductivesystem damage.Theengineexhaustcontains carbonmonoxide,whichisaodorless, colorless,poisonous[...]

  28 W ARNING! Lead-acidbatteriesgenerate explosivegases.Keepsparks, ameandsmokingmaterials awayfrombatteries. Always weareyeprotectionwhenaround batteries. WeakBattery If your battery is too weak to star t the engine, it should be recharged. (See Battery i[...]

  29 Running Release the parking brake by moving the lever 1. downward. Y our mower is equipped with an operator presence system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without rst setting the parking brake will shut off the engine. Move the steering controls to the neutral 2. positio[...]

  30 Move throttle contr ol to full throttle (not choke). 7. The machine’s speed and direction ar e continuously variable using the two steering controls. When both contr ols are in the neutral position, the machine stands still. By moving both controls an equal amount forward or backwar d, the machine moves in a straig[...]

  31 MowingTips Observe and ag rocks and other xed • objects to avoid collisions. Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it • until the desired mowing r esult is attained. The average lawn should be cut to 2½" (64 mm) during the cool season and over 3" (76 mm) during the hot months. For health[...]

  32 StoppingtheEngine Allow the engine to idle a minute in order to attain normal operating temperature before stopping it, if it has been worked hard. A void idling the engine for longer periods, as there is a risk of the spark plugs fouling. Disengage the mower deck by depressing the 1. blade switch. IMPORT ANT?[...]

  33 8058-032 Bypass linkage, EZT engaged 8058-033 Bypass linkage, EZT loc ked in the b ypass position ManualT ransport When pushing or pulling the mower , engage the EZT (Integrated Zeroturn T ransaxle) bypass linkages. The EZT bypass linkages are located on the r ear of the frame, below the rear engine guar d. Raise [...]

 34 1) First change after 8-10 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, r eplace every 50 hours. 2) In dusty conditions, cleaning and replacement ar e requir ed more often. 3) Performed by authorized service workshop. ● = Described in this manual ♦ = Not described in this manual ?[...]

 35 1) First change after 5-8 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, r eplace every 50 hours. 2) In dusty conditions, cleaning and replacement ar e requir ed more often. 3) Performed by authorized service workshop. ● = Described in this manual ♦ = Not described in this manual ?[...]

 36 Battery Y our mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery and does not need servicing. However , periodic charging of the battery with an automotive type battery charger will extend its life. Keep battery and ter minals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • See chart for charging times. • IMPORT ANT?[...]

TirePressures All four tires should have a pr essure of 15 psi / 103 kPa /1 bar .  37 SafetySystem The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions. The engine can only be started when: The mower deck is disengaged. • The steering controls ar e in [...]

1 2 1 3  38 W ARNING! Themachinemustbestanding absolutelystillwhentheparkbrake isengaged. Visually check that no damage is found on the lever , linages, or switch belonging to the parking brake. Perfor m a stand still test and check that there is a braking action. T o adjust the p[...]

 39 PumpBelt ReplacingEZT(E-SeriesZeroturnT ransaxle)belt Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the parking brake. EZTBeltRemoval NOTE: T o maintain efcient cooling and not damage the EZT s, be careful of the fan blades when servicing the belt. Remove the deck belt (see • Deck Belt R[...]

2 1 3  40 IMPORT ANTINFORMA TION Specialbladeboltisheattreated. ReplacewithaMcCullochboltifrequired. Donotuselowergradehardwarethan specied. CuttingBlades T o attain the best mowing effect, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damag[...]

 41 AdjustingtheMowerDeck DeckLeveling Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface. Make sure the tires ar e inated to the correct pressur e. See T ransmission under T echnicalData . If tires ar e under or over inated, the deck cannot be properly adjusted. The deck should be adjusted s[...]

     42 IMPORT ANTINFORMA TION DONOTaddanytypeoftirelinerorfoamll materialtothetires.Excessiveloadscreated byfoamlledtireswillcausepremature failures. OnlyuseO.E.M.speciedtires. 8058-083 1. Caster yoke 2. C[...]

  43 General For engine lubrication, see the engine manufacturer's Owners Manual. Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication. When lubricating with an oil can, it must be lled with engine oil. When lubricating with gr ease, unless otherwise stated, use a high grade molybden[...]

  44 8050-009 Lubricating the front wheels IMPORT ANTINFORMA TION Useminimallubricationandremoveexcess lubricantsothatisdoesnotcomeintocontact withbeltsorbeltpulleydrivesurfaces. WheelandDeckZerks Use only good quality bearing grease. Grease [...]

 45 Problem Cause Engine will not start Blade switch is engaged. • Steering controls ar e not locked in the neutral position • Parking brake is not activated • Battery is dead • Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line. • Fuel supply is closed or the shutoff valve for the fuel tank is in[...]

 46 Problem Cause Engine overheats Clogged air intake or cooling ns • Engine overloaded • Poor ventilation around engine • Defective engine speed regulator • T oo little or no oil in the engine • Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line. • Fouled spark plugs • Battery not charging[...]

  47 WinterStorage At the end of the mowing season, the machine should be readied for storage (or if it will not be in use for longer than 30 days). Fuel allowed to stand for long periods of time (30 days or more) can leave sticky residues that can plug the carbur etor and disrupt engine function. Fuel stabilizers are an acc[...]

  48[...]

    49 T orqueSpecications HexHeadCapScrews The torque values shown should be used as a general guideline when specic tor que values are not given. U.S.StandardHardware Grade SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Flangelock Screw w/Flangelock Nut ft./lbs ft./lbs Nm ft./lbs Nm ft./lbs Nm Shank Size[...]

    50 1) Refer to the engine manufacture’ own- ers manual for engine specications. 2) The power rating of the engines indi- cated is the average net power output (at specied rpm) of a typical produc- tion engine for the engine model mea- sured to SAE standar d J1349/ISO1585. Mass production engines[...]

    51 ZM4619/966564101 Equipment Cutting width 46" Cutting height 1.5" - 4" / 2.5 cm - 10.6 cm Uncut circle 0 Number of blades 2 Blade length 22¾ / 58 cm Nose rollers No Sprung seat Standard Hinged armrests No Blade engagement Electric clutch Deck construction Stamped Productivi[...]

   52 USA requirements Labels are placed on the engine and/or in the engine compartment stating that the machine will fulll the requir ements. This is also applicable to special requir ements for any of the states, (Califor nia emission rules etc.). Do not remove any of thes[...]

  53 Action Date,mtrreading, stamp,sign DeliveryService 1. Charge the battery . 2. Adjust the tire pr essure of all wheels to 15 PSI (1 bar). 3. Mount the steering controls in the normal position. 4. Connect the contact box to the cable for the seat’s safety switch. 5. Check that the rig[...]

  54 Action Date,mtrreading, stamp,sign After10hours 1. Change the engine oil. 2. Change the oil lter . 3. Check hydraulic oil level. 4. Inspect hydraulic hoses. 5. Inspect hydraulic belt. 6. Inspect hydraulic lter . 7. Check neutral position. 8. Check safety system. 9. Check seat[...]

  55 Action Date,mtrreading, stamp,sign 100-HourService 1. Grease ttings (caster pivots and caster wheels) 2. Inspect dampeners 3. Inspect frame 4. Inspect throttle and choke cables 5. Inspect hardwar e 6. Check the tire pr essures 7. Change the engine oil and lter 8. Change air l[...]

  56 Action Date,mtrreading, stamp,sign 300-HourService 1. Grease ttings (caster pivots and caster wheels) 2. Inspect dampeners 3. Inspect frame 4. Inspect throttle and choke cables 5. Inspect hardwar e 6. Check the tire pr essures 7. Change the engine oil and lter 8. Change air l[...]

  57 Action Date,mtrreading, stamp,sign Atleastonceeachyear 1. Clean the engine’s cooling air intake. 2. Replace the air cleaner’s pre-lter (foam). 3. Replace the air lter’s paper cartridge. 4. Change the engine oil. 5. Replace the engine oil lter . 6. Check/adjust [...]

  58 Action Date,mtrreading, stamp,sign[...]

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