Maintenance

Drive Control Adjustment

 

 

Storage Procedure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

!

WARNING

!

!

WARNING

!

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service

with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.

with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.

Remove starter insert. Disconnect spark plug wire and

Remove starter insert. Disconnect spark plug wire and

secure away from spark plug. Engine and components

secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are

are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all

HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all com-

components to cool.

 

ponents to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling

The drive control (A, Figure 16) should engage the transmis-

or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely

sharp and can cause severe injury.

sion when the control is pushed forward, and should disen-

 

 

 

gage the transmission when pulled all the way back.

Prepare the mower for “end of season” storage as follows:

 

 

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure away from

 

A

the spark plug.

 

2. Drain the fuel tank and let the engine run until all fuel is

 

 

 

 

out of the carburetor.

 

 

NOTE: If using a fuel stabilizer, there is no need to drain the

 

 

fuel tank. Refer to the section e titled ‘Fuel System’.

 

 

3. Use a brush

r c mpressed air to remove loose debris,

 

 

then use a damp cl th to wipe down the unit.

 

 

4. Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels and inspect the

Figure 16: Drive control

 

underside of

he deck. (Do not tilt the mower with the

 

spark pl g or

arburetor down.) Scrape away stubborn

 

 

If the transmission does not engage or disengage,

acc

m lation of grass with a putty knife and/or wire

adjustment may be performed as follows:

br

sh.

 

• If the transmission does not engage, rotate the turnbuckle

5. Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil to

(A, Figure 17) one-half turn to move the ferrules (B) out

prevent corrosion.

from the turnbuckle. Check and repeat as needed.

6. Carefully fold the handles, flexing the control cables to

• If the transmission does not disengage, rotate the tu n-

prevent cable damage.

buckle one-half turn to move the ferrules in toward the turn-

7. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area, protected

buckle. Check and repeat as needed.

 

from weather.

B

 

Fuel System

 

 

Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel

A

 

causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or

 

essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use Briggs

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

 

& Stratton FRESH START® fuel stabilizer, available as a

 

 

liquid additive or a drip concentrate cartridge.

 

 

There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel

 

 

stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine

 

 

for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel

 

 

system. The engine and fuel can then be stored up to 24

Figure 17: Adjusting the drive cable

 

months.

 

Caution: Incorrect adjustment can cause premature wear

If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel

and/or damage to the wheel drive components.

stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container. Run

 

 

the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a fuel

 

 

stabilizer in the storage container is recommended to

 

 

maintain freshness.

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