McCulloch 96188000300, Owner'S Manual

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Stopping the Engine

To stop the engine, pull key out (Figure 17).

Adjusting the Discharge

Chute and Chute Deflector

To adjust the discharge chute, move deflector chute handle 

left or right to desired position (Figure 18).

To raise or lower the angle of the chute deflector, loosen 

the chute deflector knob on the chute deflector and move 

the chute deflector up or down (Figure 18).

 1. Chute deflector knob    
2. Chute deflector
3. Chute handle  

Figure 18

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Clearing a Clogged

Discharge Chute

Preventing Freeze-up after

Use

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Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving 

parts from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all mov-

ing parts to stop, and remove ice and snow from the 

snowthrower.

•   Clean off any snow and ice from the base of the chute.
•   Rotate the discharge chute left and right to free it from 

any ice buildup.

•   With the ignition key in the Off position, pull the recoil 

starter handle several times or connect the electrical 

cord to a power source and the snowthrower and push 

the electric start button once to prevent the recoil starter 

and/or the electric starter from freezing up.

•   In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and mov-

ing parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force when 

trying to operate frozen controls. If you have difficulty 

operating any control or part, start the engine and let 

it run for a few minutes.

  Hand contact with the rotating auger blades 

inside the discharge chute is the most common 

cause of injury associated with snow throwers. 

Never use your hand to clean out the discharge 

chute.

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, not 

your hands (Figure 19).

Figure 19

Figure 17

1. Key

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