McCulloch M95-66XC Operator's Manual

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M95-66XC

Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all Safety

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.

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Page 1 M95-66XC Operator's Manual IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety 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 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Disengage blade when not mowing. Shut off engine WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before starting when setting up, trans port ing,...
Page 3: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or III. CHILDREN trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling. WARNING: CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Qt. (1,18 L) and Type: Unleaded Regular • Read and observe the safety rules. Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C) • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for (API-SG-SL): and using your riding mower. SAE 5W-30(below 32°F/0°C) •...
Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS...
Page 6: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Your new riding mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship- ping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your riding mower all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely.
Page 7 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your riding mower were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS Flat Washer For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled.
Page 8: Operation
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your riding mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. HIGH FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF REVERSE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED...
Page 9 OPERATION KNOW YOUR RIDING MOWER READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR RIDING MOWER Compare the illustrations with your riding mower to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Parking Brake Pedal Brake...
Page 10 OPERATION The op er a tion of any riding mower can result in foreign objects thrown 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 11 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS 1. Select desired height of cut. 2. Start mower blade by engaging deck clutch lever. WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes TO STOP MOWER BLADE- great er than 15° and do not drive across any slope. Use Disengage deck clutch lever.
Page 12 OPERATION ADD GASOLINE MOWING TIPS • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the 87 octane.
Page 13: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USE The warranty on this riding mower does not cover items that 1. Check engine oil level. have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To 2. Check brake operation. receive full value from the warranty, operator must main tain 3.
Page 14 MAINTENANCE RIDING MOWER • The deck clutch lever should never operate unless the operator is in the seat. Always observe safety rules when per form ing any CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM main te nance. • When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the BRAKE OPERATION engine "ON"...
Page 15 MAINTENANCE BATTERY TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Your riding mower has a battery charging sys tem which is All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. suf fi cient for normal use. • Keep battery and connectors clean. •...
Page 16 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN AIR FILTER Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every or compressed air to re move dirt and stub born dried gum season, whichever occurs first.
Page 17: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place deck clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. 4.
Page 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING "G" "H" Adjust the mower while riding mower is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See side of tire for proper PSI). If tires are over or under- inflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.
Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST BRAKE NOTE: To seal tire punctures and pre vent flat tires due to Your riding mower is equipped with an adjustable brake slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant. Tire sealant also system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. pre vents tire dry rot and corrosion.
Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Lift seat for bolt access. 2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable. 3. Remove battery bracket bolt. 4. Install new battery with terminals facing to the right, and away from seat as shown. 5. Reinstall battery bracket and bolt. 6.
Page 21: Storage
STORAGE Immediately prepare your riding mower for stor age at the NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in min i- end of the season or if the riding mower will not be used miz ing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age. for 30 days or more.
Page 22: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1 Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2 Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. 3 Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. 4 Water in fuel. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1 Faulty operator-safety presence Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Engine continues control system. corrected, contact a qualified service center. run when operator leaves seat with atta- chment clutch engaged 1 Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade.
Page 24 2006/42/EC EMC 2004/108/EC M95-66XC 5.27/3.83 0-6,7 38-102 EN 1033 A (8) ≤ 2.5 EN 1032 A (8) ≤ 0.5 As rated by the engine manufacturer Notified Body SNCH 11, Route de Luxembourg L-5230 Sandweiler TUV Rheinland No. 0499 www.mcculloch.biz 11.2.11 SR...