User manual MCCULLOCH PM85

[. . . ] Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this machine. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets. [. . . ] If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface, use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position. Adjust skid plates by loosening the rear 13 mm (1/2") hex nut only, then moving skid plate to desired position. When it has worn almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed, providing additional service before requiring replacement. Before starting the engine Check engine oil level (Q) The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with oil. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. To change engine oil, see "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 220 Volt A. WARNING: Do not use the electric starter if your house is not a 220 Volt A. Insert safety ignition key (D) into the ignition slot until it clicks. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded 220 Volt A. NOTE: Do not use primer (T) when starting engine with the electric starter. If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine, proceed as follows: 1. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much rope out of the starter as possible. Release the recoil starter handle and let it snap back against the starter. If the engine still fails to start, repeat the above steps or use the electric starter (PM85, PM105). Use the drive speed control, NOT the throttle, to adjust ground speed. It is easier and more efficient to remove snow immediately after it falls. At this time the snow is usually dry and has not been exposed to the direct sun and warming temperatures. Slightly overlap each successive path to ensure all snow will be removed. [. . . ] Bring snow thrower completely together and check carefully for proper routing of belts. If auger belt has become dislodged from the pulley (by catching the idler arm bracket (M) while bringing snow thrower together), separate the snow thrower and repeat step 10. Belt must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing the snow thrower together. Install the two hex bolts (F) and lock washers (G) and tighten securely. [. . . ]