McCulloch 96188000300, Owner'S Manual

7

Operation

NOTE: 

Determine the left and right sides of the machine 

from the normal operating position.

•  Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. 

A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you 

and others.

•  To prevent a static charge from igniting the gaso-

line, place the container and/or snowthrower on 

the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on 

an object.

•  Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. 

Wipe up spills.

•  Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around 

an open flame or sparks.

•  Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out 

of the reach of children.

•  Do not tip the snowthrower with fuel in the fuel 

tank.

The operation of any snow thrower can result 

in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which 

can result in severe eye damage.  Always wear 

safety glasses or eye shields while operating 

your snow thrower or performing any ad just-

 ments or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty glasses 
or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

IMPORTANT: 

Know how to operate all controls before 

adding fuel or attempting to start the engine.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded gasoline, do not 

exceed 87 octane rating (Figure 8).

IMPORTANT: 

Do not add oil to the gasoline.

IMPORTANT: 

Do not use E85 blended fuels.  This engine 

is not E20/E30/E85 compatible. Alternative fuels with 

high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine 

performance, and may cause internal engine damage.

Checking the Engine Oil

Level

NOTE: 1

0W30 synthetic oil is acceptable for use in cold 

temperatures.
1.   Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
2.   Clean around the dipstick (Figure 9).

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.

NOTE: 

Running the engine with a low oil level can cause 

engine damage. Always check the engine oil before start up.

NOTE: 

Running the engine with too much oil may cause 

engine damage and excess smoke in the exhaust. Always 

check the engine oil level before start up. 
 

NOTE: 

For best results, purchase only the quantity of 

gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days. Otherwise, 

you may add fuel stabilizer to newly purchased gasoline 

to keep it fresh for up to 6 months.

Figure 8

1. Oil filler cap/dipstick

Figure 9

1

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

Fill if oil 
is below 
“Add” 
on the 
dipstick