Snapper NXT22875E, 7800696 Drive Control Adjustment, Storage Procedure, Fuel System, Maintenance

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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