McCulloch MC12527ES Owner's Manual Page 1

MC12527ESMC12527ESOwner's ManualGasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline excee

10OPERATIONTO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 13)The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle.• Squeeze auger co

11TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 16)NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates.Skid plates are located on each

12OPERATIONSNOW THROWING TIPS• Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow. Use the drive speed control, NOT the ON / OFF switch, to adjust speed.•

13MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHARTGENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONSThe warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator

14MAINTENANCEBELTSCheck belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. R

15SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad- just ments:1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the OFF

16SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS8. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around pulleys.HINT: Insert a 3/8"

17SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSENGINESee engine manual.CARBURETORYour carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes u

18STORAGEImmediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.WARNING: Never

19TROUBLESHOOTINGDoes not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position. 2.

2IMPORTANTSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow ThrowersThis snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.Failure

20REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER MC12527ES (96192004800)AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLYNOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. i

21NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mmIMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement pa

22NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mmIMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement pa

23KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1233401.11.001-B4KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inche

24KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mmIMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipm

25NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mmIMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement pa

26NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mmIMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement pa

27NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mmIMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement pa

28NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mmIMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement pa

29NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mmIMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement pa

36. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel-ler and all moving parts have stopp

30REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER MC12527ES (96192004800)DRIVENOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mmIM

31NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mmIMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement pa

32KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mmIMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipm

33KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNOTE: All component dimensi

34NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mmIMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement pa

35NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mmIMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement pa

36KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONREPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER -

37KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mmIMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipm

38SERVICE NOTES

39SERVICE NOTES

4PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON(1) POWER CORD(198563)(1) DISCHARGE CHUTE(3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675)(2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4(192090)(2) LOC

05.18.11 TH Printed in the U.S.A. LIMITED WARRANTYThe Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that t

5ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONSPEEDCONTROL RODHANDLE KNOBLOWER HANDLEPLASTIC TIEUPPER HANDLEFIG. 1INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD(See Figs. 3 and 4)The

6ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONINSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD (See Fig. 7)NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to ins

7OPERATIONKNOW YOUR SNOW THROWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with

8OPERATIONChoke control - used for starting a cold engine.Drive speed control lever - used to select forward or reverse motion and speed of snow throw

9The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glas