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Owner's Manual
30" RIDING MOWER
SIDE DISCHARGE
ELECTRIC START
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IMPORTANT:
Catalog No.
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
MC30
op er at ing this equipment.
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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. 6
06.28.11 TH/BD www.mcculloch.biz Printed in the U.S.A.
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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 ..........
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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. Avoid discharging material den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, against a wall or obstruction. Material may ad just ing or making repairs, always dis con- ricochet back toward t
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FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold p
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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. 1 Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling. • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather 5 than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle i
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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. Oil Type SAE 30 (Above 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Cus tom er (API SG-SL): SAE 5W30 (Below 32°F) Re spon si bil i ties” and “Stor age” sec tions KEY PAR
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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 36 mower all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct 6 tools as nec es sary to ensure proper tightness. 19 7 TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1. S
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INSTALL SEAT RIDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300) 1. Remove bolt and flat washer se cur ing PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13 STEERING seat to cardboard packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to riding mower. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. 2. Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) KEY PART bottom pads are positioned over large NO. NO. DESCRIPTION slotted holes in pan. 3. Push down on seat to engage pads in 1 532 44 20-64 WHEEL TUBE 2 812 00 00-01 E-CLIP slots and pull
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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. for mounting bumper to riding mower. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. 1. Remove (2) screws from front chassis of 27 riding mower. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS 2. Tilt the
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RIDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300) ✓CHECKLIST PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13 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 KEY PART Please review the following checklist: NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ✓ All assembly instructions have been 1 532 44 20-79 WHEEL ASM (REAR) 70 532 41 15-55 GRIP LEVER com plet ed. 2 532 12 17-48 WASHER, 16 GA. 71 532 43 68-65 TUBE SHIF
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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. 1 109 3 2 102 101 FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE 103 106 IGNITION SWITCH 70 98 P 71 2 98 95 6 80 REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE 97 ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE 2 OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) 114 10 7 73 8 110 7 10 111 10 11 72 9 FUEL OIL
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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. Save this manual for future reference. KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 43 61-76 WELDMENT, CHASSIS 68 532 43 98-51 SHIELD HEAT 2 532 18 01-66 BRACKET, S
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103 102 34 41 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. We rec om mend a wide vi sion 00155 safe ty mask over spec ta cles or stan dard safety glass es. GROUND DRIVE - HOW TO USE YOUR RIDING 100
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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 Always operate engine at full speed (fast). PRODUCT NUMBER 960 22 00-13 ELECTRICAL and to over 3" during hot months. For • Operating engine at less than full speed healthier and better looking lawns, mow (fast) reduces engine's operating efficiency. often and after moderate growth. • Full speed (fast) of fers the best mower • For best cutti
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Hinge Bracket REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) RIDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER MC30 (96022001300) 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- tion with the deck clutch engaged will shut LRV2 off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position. W ARNING: Backing up with the deck clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to a
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SOLENOID 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 The engine in your riding mower has been extra cranking time to move fuel from the shipped, from the factory, already filled with SCH24 tank to the engine. sum mer weight oil. BATTERY 1. Check engine oil with riding mower on • Sit on sea
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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. 1 Faulty operator-safety presence 1 Check wiring, switches and Engine continues to • The left hand side of mower should be control system. connections. If not corrected, run when operator used for trim ming. C
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: MAINTENANCE See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to service center. BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS 1 Out of fuel. 1 Fill fuel tank. Will not start Check Brake Operation 2 Bad spark plug. 2 Replace spark plug. Check Tire Pressure 3 Dirty air filter. 3 Clean/replace air filter. Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems 4 Water in f
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02545 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 • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine BRAKE OPERATION deck clutch lever engaged, any attempt by stor age at the end of the season or if the and letting it run until the fuel lines and If riding mower requires more than four (
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BATTERY TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Your riding mower has a battery charging BAT TERY Loose or damaged wiring may cause your Determine temperature range expected sys tem which is suf fi cient for normal use. riding mower to run poorly, stop running, or before oil change. All oil must meet API CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gen er- • Keep battery and connectors clean. prevent it from starting. service classification SG-SL. ate ex plo sive gases.
