McCulloch MC550 Instruction De Maintenance

OPERATOR’S POSITION (See Fig. 1)

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it

means when you are in the operating position (standing

behind tiller handles).

Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use

the correct tools as necessary ensure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are listed.
(1) Utility Knife

Fig. 1

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

(2) Carriage Bolts

5/16”-18 unc x 2-1/2”

(1) Carriage Bolt

5/16”-18 unc x 4-1/2”

(1) Clevis Pin

(1) Hairpin Clip

Manual

(3) Handle Knobs

(1) Washer

ASSEMBLY

RIGHT

LEFT

OPERATOR'S POSITION

FRONT

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE

(See Fig. 2 and 3)

CAUTION: Be careful of exposed

sta ples when handling or disposing of

carton material.

IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND AS SEM BLING TILLER,

BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S).

•  Cut cable ties securing handle column.
•  Remove all packing from carton.
•  Remove lower handle column from carton.
•  Position lower handle column between bent tubes,

lining up holes as shown.

• Secure lower handle column using two (2) 4-1/2" car-

riage bolts, two (2) washers and two (2) handle knobs.

Tighten securely.

TINE

CONTROL

CABLE

KNOBS

BOLTS

UPPER

HANDLE

COLUMN

• Remove upper handle column from carton.
•

Route cable(s) as shown and slide upper handle column

onto lower handle column.

•

Secure upper handle column using two (2) 2-1/2" car-

riage bolts and two (2) handle knobs. Tighten se cure ly.

• Cut away carton.
•

Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid. Re move tiller from

skid by pulling backwards.

KNOBS

WASHERS

BENT

TUBES

BOLTS

LOWER HANDLE

COLUMN