McCulloch M16538H Lawn Mower User Manual


 
6
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 1/2" wrench
(2) 3/4" wrench
(3) Pliers
(4) Utility knife
(5) Tire pres sure gauge
When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means
when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the
steer ing wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CAR TON
UNPACK CARTON
Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton.
Cut along dashed lines on all four panels of carton.
Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use
the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.
Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel
and slide adapter onto steer ing shaft ex ten sion.
Position steering wheel so cross bars are hor i zon tal
(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapt er.
Assemble large flat washer, lock washer, hex bolt and
tighten se cure ly.
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steer ing wheel.
Remove protective materials from trac tor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN
SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO
ROLL OFF SKID.
Fig. 1
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
STEERING BOOT
EXTENSION SHAFT
HEX
BOLT
STEERING
WHEEL
INSERT
ADAPTER
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
TAB
SLOTS
LOCK
WASHER