McCulloch MC12527ES Owner's Manual

McCulloch MC12527ES Owner's Manual

Walk-behind snow thrower

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MC12527ES
MC12527ES
Owner's Manual
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
532 44 35-20

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  • Page 1 MC12527ES MC12527ES Owner's Manual Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. 532 44 35-20...
  • Page 2 Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. Look for this symbol to point out im- por tant safety precautions.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel- ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine.
  • Page 4: Assembly / Pre-Operation

    PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (1) WASHER 3/8 (19131316) (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower.
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the chute rotator head to snow thrower and making ad just ments to the skid plates. UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE 1. Raise upper handle to the operating position and tight en handle knobs securely.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) 1. Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray. Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the vinyl sleeve.
  • Page 7: Safety Rules

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 8: Operation

    MUF FLER GAS O LINE FILLER CAP CHOKE CON- TROL SAFETY IGNITION ON / OFF SWITCH PRIM ER FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ON THE ENGINE. ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH THE ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 13) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow. • Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow. AUGER CONTROL LEVER...
  • Page 11: Before Starting The Engine

    TO 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 side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface.
  • Page 12 TO START ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C.
  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some ad just ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower.
  • Page 14 BELTS Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad- just ments: 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 20) The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced by a service center/department.
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 21) • Remove the wheel pin and retainer pin and remove wheel from axle. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the in- ner most hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. To disengage drive system from the wheels (for pushing or transporting the snow thrower) remove wheel pin and retainer pin from wheel hub and insert wheel pin and retainer into the outer...
  • Page 18 Immediately 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 store the snow thrower with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a fur nace, water heater, clothes dryer or...
  • Page 19: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service center/department. PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 4. Throttle in STOP position (or ON/OFF switch is OFF).
  • Page 20: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER MC12527ES (96192004800) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 2 (EXPLODED) 01.07.026-D NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
  • Page 21 AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. PART DESCRIPTION 532 43 57-75 IMPELLER 532 42 71-48 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 22 AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. 3 (5x) 4 (5x) 01.07.002-A 01.07.018-A PART...
  • Page 23 AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 01.07.024-B 01.11.001-B NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. PART 532 42 04-78 532 41 19-39 532 17 95-82...
  • Page 24 CONTROL PANEL / CHUTE 01.09.005-E NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. PART 532 44 36-24 532 18 45-11 532 42 03-25 532 18 41-14...
  • Page 25 CONTROL PANEL / CHUTE PART DESCRIPTION 532 42 82-72 LEVER/CABLE ROTATOR ASSEMBLY 817 50 10-10 SCREW 10-24 X .625 532 42 06-78 ROTATOR HEAD 532 40 59-32 ROTATOR PIVOT BRACKET 532 42 06-75 PULLEY PIVOT 532 42 82-73 CABLE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTABLE 532 42 83-10 CABLE ASSEMBLY HEAT SHIELD NOTES:...
  • Page 26 HANDLES 01-05-013-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. 01.08.003-A PART DESCRIPTION 532 42 10-69 PLOW HANDLE LH 532 42 10-70 PLOW HANDLE RH...
  • Page 27 HANDLES NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. PART DESCRIPTION 532 41 55-39 CONTROL PANEL 532 42 88-59 CONTROL LEVER LH 532 42 88-60...
  • Page 28 HANDLES NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. 01.12.001-E PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 04-80 IMPELLER ROD 532 40 57-40 TRACTION ROD 532 18 04-45...
  • Page 29 HANDLES 01.10.003-B NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. 01.08.007-B PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 33-46 CONSOLE PANEL 532 17 86-68 HEADLIGHT BEZEL...
  • Page 30 DRIVE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. 42 EXPLODED 01.02.013-B 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
  • Page 31 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 88-75 SPEED SELECTOR ASSEMBLY 817 50 10-10 SCREW 10-24 X .625 532 41 54-31 END PLATE 817 49 05-08 SCREW 5/16-18 X .50 532 05 70-79 WASHER 532 40 54-85 CONTROL ARM 532 19 85-80 CLEVIS PIN 532 41 54-50 SHIFTER PLATE...
  • Page 32 DRIVE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. 01.03.005-C PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 82-26 (assy of 1a,1b) AXLE ASSEMBLY 532 17 93-52 AXLE SHAFT...
  • Page 33 CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 01.01.004-A 01.21.014-C NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. PART 532 43 62-63 01.00.034-A 532 42 92-75...
  • Page 34 CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS PART DESCRIPTION 532 41 98-88 IMPELLER BELT 532 42 73-04 TRACTION BELT 532 42 92-71 IDLER ARM BRACKET 532 18 05-23 IDLER PULLEY 532 42 92-70 IDLER BRACKET 532 42 65-89 NUT 5/16-18 874 78 05-24 SCREW 5/16-18 X 1.50 532 42 42-97 SHOULDER BOLT 5/16-18 X .50...
  • Page 35 WHEELS 01.06.018-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. PART DESCRIPTION 532 43 75-22 WHEEL ASSEMBLY LH 532 43 75-23 WHEEL ASSEMBLY RH 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
  • Page 36: Bag Of Parts

    BAG OF PARTS 01.14.004-B 01.14.009-B NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. 01.14.012-A PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 85-63 POWER CORD 532 16 96-75...
  • Page 37 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 10-37 DECAL, DANGER 532 18 10-35 DECAL, DANGER, DEFLECTOR 532 18 10-42...
  • Page 38 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 39 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi- als and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship.

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