McCulloch 96192004000, MC624ES Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication

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MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS	LUBRICATION CHART

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower.

At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Ad- justments section of this manual.

•At least once a year, you should replace the spark plug and check belts for wear. A new spark plug will help your engine run better and last longer.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

NOTE: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts to service this unit. Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.Check engine oil level.

2.Check for loose fasteners.

3.Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly.

LUBRICATION

Keep your snow thrower well lubricated (See “LUBRICATION CHART”).

➀SAE 30 Motor Oil

➁ See “ENGINE” in

Maintenance section

➂ General

Purpose

Grease

➀ Pivot points

➁ Engine

➂ Auger

oil

grease fittings

SNOW THROWER

Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance.

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 P.S.I.).

•Keep tires free of gasoline and oil, which can harm rubber.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

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Contents MC624ES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents HOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONParts Packed Separately in Carton Remove Snow Thrower from CartonInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Speed Control ROD See FigsUnfold Upper Handle Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See Fig Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Know Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer Ignition KEYElectric start button used for starting the engine Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo USE Fuel SHUT-OFF Valve See Fig To USE Choke Control See FigTo Throw Snow See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Before Starting the Engine To Adjust Skid Plates See FigScraper BAR See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See FigTo Start Engine Snow Throwing TipsBefore Stopping If Recoil Starter has FrozenGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE LubricationEngine CleaningTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig To Remove Wheels See Fig To Adjust Cable Tension See FigCarburetor Engine SpeedOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Exploded KEY Part Description Auger Assembly LH Auger HousingAuger Assembly RH Scrapper BARBearing Plug Auger BearingSkid Plate LH Skid Plate RHPOP Rivet Knob BlackWasher Plastic WasherCable Assembly Adjustable LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Heat Shield Rotator HeadHandle Grip 196944X431 Panel Bracket LH 196943X431 Panel Bracket RHLower Handle Pivot Support Weldment426918X008 Impeller ROD ARM Interlock Bail 424517X431 Control Lever LH 424516X431 Control Lever RHSpacer RetainerTraction ROD Impeller RODShifter ROD TOP Shifter ROD BottomInterlock Spring Console PanelInterlock CAM Torsion SpringRepair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number MC624ES Drive Drive Plate Assembly AssemblySpeed Selector Rubber RingRoll PIN 3/16 Axle ShaftSprocket Clik PINFrame Complete LCT Engine427963X421 Engine Mounting PlateElectric Start Only Part Description Traction Belt Impeller BeltIdler ARM Bracket Idler Pulley433665X421 Wheel Assembly LH433666X421 422663 Safety Ignition KEYDECAL, Danger 181037Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty