McCulloch 96182000600 User Manual

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•  Read and observe the safety rules.
•  Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for 

and using your snow thrower.

• 

Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-

 age” sec tions of this manual.

Gasoline Capacity  1.6 Quarts (1,5 Liters)

and Type: 

Unleaded Regular only

Oil Type  

    SAE 30 (above 50°F)

(API SG–SL): 

    SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 

  

    (32° to 50°F)

  

    SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity: 

16 Ounces (0,47 Liters)

Spark Plug: F6RTC

Gap: 

0.030" (0,762 mm)

SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE:  _______________________

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND 

ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW 

THROWER HOUSING (Figure 1).

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND 

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE 

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.     

Figure 1

CONFORMS TO ANSI B71.3-2005 SAFETY STANDARDS

FOR SERVICE CALL 1-800-849-1297

ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A.

Oraneburg, SC 29118

2.  Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross-

ing gravel drives, walks, or roads.  Stay alert for hidden 

hazards or traffic.

3.  After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), 

disconnect the cord on electric motors, thoroughly 

inspect the snow thrower for any damage, and repair 

the damage before restarting and operating the snow 

thrower.  Remove key.

4.  If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the 

engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. 

Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. 

5.  Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the op-

erating position, before unclogging the auger housing 

or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, 

adjustments or inspections.

6.  When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, 

stop the engine and make certain the auger blades and 

all moving parts have stopped. Remove key.

7.  Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting 

the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or 

out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust 

fumes are dangerous.

8.  Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
9.  Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards, 

and other safety protective devices in place and working.

10. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas 

where property damage can occur.  Keep children and 

others away.

11. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting 

to clear snow at too fast a rate.

12. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds 

on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when 

operating in reverse.

13. Disengage power to the auger blades when snow 

thrower is transported or not in use.

14. Use only attachments and accessories approved by 

the manufacturer of the snow thrower.

15.  Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility 

or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm 

hold on the handles. Walk; never run.

16.  Never touch a hot engine or muffler.

To clear the chute:
1.  SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
2.  Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger blades have  

stopped rotating.

3.  Always use a clearing tool at least 15 inches long.

1.  Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals 

for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe 

working condition.

2.  Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside 

a building where ignition sources are present such as 

hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers. 

Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

3.  Always refer to operator’s manual for important details 

if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended 

period.

4.  Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as  

necessary.

5.  Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow 

to prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.