McCulloch 96182000600 User Manual

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See engine manual.
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service 

classification SG–SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade 

according to your expected operating temperature.
NOTE:  Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) 

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils 

will result in increased oil consumption when used above 

32°F.  Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid 

possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least 

once a year if the snow thrower is not used for 25 hours 

in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine 

and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil 

fill cap / dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

NOTE: 10W30 synthetic oil is acceptable for use in cold 

temperatures.
1.   Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
2.   Clean around the dipstick (Figure 6).
NOTE: Dipstick location may vary depending on engine 

type.
3.   Remove either side mounted filler cap dipstick or high 

oil fill dipstick and wipe it clean.

4.   Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and turn clockwise 

until fully seated. Then remove the dipstick by turning 

it counter-clockwise.

5.   Fill oil to "FULL" on dipstick with the recommended oil.
6.   Securely screw in the oil filler cap/dipstick.

Figure 5

Figure 7

1.   Discharge chute
2.   Chute deflector handle
3.   Fuel tank cap
4.   Control bar
5.   Recoil start handle
6.   Primer
7.   Choke lever

   8.   Electric-start button
   9.   Oil drain plug
   10.  Drive belt cover
     *11.  Oil fill cap/dipstick
   12.  Ignition key
   13.  Chute deflector

5

9

2

6

10

1

7

*11

*11

3

8

12

4

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* Dipstick location may vary depending on engine type.

1. Oil filler cap/dipstick

Figure 6

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Fill if oil is 
below letter 
“L” on the 
filler cap

Fill if oil 
is below 
“Add” 
on the 
dipstick