McCulloch MC12527ES owner manual Table of Contents

6.	When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower,	Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
	stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel-	Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge
	ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
		chute is the most common cause of injury associated with
	the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the
		snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis-
	plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the
		charge chute. To clear the chute:
	engine.
7.	Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting	1.	SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
	the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or	2.	Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have
	out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust		stopped rotating.
	fumes are dangerous.	3.	Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
8.	Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
		Maintenance and Storage
9.	Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards,
	and other safety protective devices in place and work-	1.	Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals
	ing.		for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe
10.	Never direct the discharge toward people or areas		working condition.
	where property damage can occur. Keep children and	2.	Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
	others away.		inside a building where ignition sources are present
11.	Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting		such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes
	to clear snow at too fast a rate.		dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
12.	Never operate the machine at high transport speeds		enclosure.
		3.	Always refer to operator’s manual for important details
	on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
	operating in reverse.		if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended
13.	Disengage power to the collector/impeller when snow		period.
		4.	Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
	thrower is transported or not in use.
14.	Use only attachments and accessories approved by		necessary.
		5.	Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow
	the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel
	weights, counterweights, or cabs).		to prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.

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.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow	PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
thrower. It has been designed, engineered and manufac-
tured to give best possible dependability and performance.	Gasoline Capacity	.5 Gal (1,89 Liters)
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily	and Type:	Unleaded Regular only
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service
	Oil Type	SAE 30 (above 50°F)
center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and
the proper tools to service or repair this unit.	(API SG–SL):	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will		(32° to 50°F)
		SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower
properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.
	Oil Capacity:	16 Ounces (0,47 Liters)
SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________________
	Spark Plug:	F6RTC
DATE OF PURCHASE: _______________________	Gap:	0.030" (0,762 mm)

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND	CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW	• Read and observe the safety rules.
THROWER HOUSING.
	• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND	and using your snow thrower.
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE	• Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.	age” sections of this owner’s manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES	2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS	3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES	3
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION	4-7
OPERATION	8-12
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	13

MAINTENANCE	13-14
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS	15-17
STORAGE	18
TROUBLESHOOTING	19
REPAIR PARTS	20-37
WARRANTY	BACK COVER

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