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McCulloch MC30 Owner's Manual

30" riding mower, side discharge, electric start
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03.14.11 TH
Printed in the U.S.A.
www.mcculloch.biz
Owner's Manual
30" RIDING MOWER
SIDE DISCHARGE
ELECTRIC START
www.mcculloch.biz
Catalog No.
MC30
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
532 44 18-76 Rev. 5
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
op er at ing this equipment.
Patents Pending

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  • Page 1 ELECTRIC START www.mcculloch.biz Catalog No. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety MC30 Rules and Instructions before op er at ing this equipment. Patents Pending Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE NOTES Warranty ..........2 Maintenance ......... 18 Safety Rules ........... 3 Service and Adjustments ...... 22 Product Specifications ......6 Storage ..........26 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......7 Troubleshooting ........27 Operation ..........11 Repair Parts .......... 29 Maintenance Schedule ......

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    SERVICE NOTES SAFETY RULES DANGER: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Never direct discharged material toward WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci- anyone.
  • Page 4 SAFETY RULES II. SLOPE OPERATION III. CHILDREN Slopes are a major factor related to loss of Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is control and tip-over accidents, which can not alert to the presence of children. Children result in severe injury or death. Operation are often attracted to the machine and the on all slopes requires extra caution.
  • Page 5 RIDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300) SAFETY RULES PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13 DECALS • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling.

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    RIDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300) PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13 MOWER DECK CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 1.5 Gallons • Follow a regular schedule in main tain- and Type: Unleaded Regular ing, caring for and using your tractor.

  • Page 7: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    RIDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300) ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13 MOWER DECK Your new riding mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your riding mower all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely.
  • Page 8 INSTALL SEAT RIDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300) PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13 1. Remove bolt and flat washer se cur ing STEERING seat to cardboard packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to riding mower. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
  • Page 9 RIDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300) TO ATTACH FRONT BUMPER CHECK TIRE PRESSURE PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13 NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish The tires on your riding mower were overin- STEERING to obtain the assistance of another person flated at the factory for shipping purposes.
  • Page 10 ✓ RIDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300) PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13 CHECKLIST DRIVE Before you operate your new riding mower, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Qual- ity Product. KEY PART...

  • Page 11: Operation

    RIDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300) OPERATION PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13 DRIVE These symbols may appear on your riding mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 101 102 REVERSE HIGH FAST SLOW NEUTRAL...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR RIDING MOWER RIDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300) PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13 READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING CHASSIS YOUR RIDING MOWER Compare the illustrations with your riding mower to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments.
  • Page 13 RIDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300) The op er a tion of any riding mower can result in foreign objects thrown PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13 CHASSIS into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Al ways wear safety glass es or eye shields while op er at ing your riding mower or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs.
  • Page 14 TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL • The average lawn should be cut to ap- RIDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300) proximately 2-1/2" during the cool season PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13 Always operate engine at full speed (fast). ELECTRICAL and to over 3" during hot months. For •...
  • Page 15 RIDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Hinge Bracket PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13 Your riding mower is equipped with a Reverse ELECTRICAL Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc-...
  • Page 16 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE RIDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300) PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL When starting the engine for the first time or SCHEMATIC if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: MOWING TIPS See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to service center. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Adjustments section of this manual.

  • Page 18: Maintenance Schedule

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: MAINTENANCE See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to service center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Will not start Out of fuel.
  • Page 19 RIDING MOWER CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) STORAGE SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. • When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine "ON" position and the Immediately prepare your riding mower for •...
  • Page 20 BATTERY TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Your riding mower has a battery charging Loose or damaged wiring may cause your Determine temperature range expected BAT TERY sys tem which is suf fi cient for normal use. riding mower to run poorly, stop running, or before oil change.
  • Page 21 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AIR FILTER MUFFLER BELT ALIGNMENT Your engine will not run properly using a Inspect and replace corroded muffler and If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal dirty air filter. Service air cleaner more often spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (left to right) when wheels are positioned...

  • Page 22: Service And Adjustments

    TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Adjust the mower while riding mower is IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to parked on level ground or driveway. Ensure side. tires are properly inflated. If tires are over or To obtain the best cutting results, the mower WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY underinflated, you will not properly adjust housing should be adjusted so that the front...