Manual

Maintenance
DriveControlAdjustment
,A WARNINa ,A
DONOTattempt any maintenance,adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOPengine and blade.
Removestarter insert.Disconnect spark plug wire and
secure awayfrom spark plug. Engine and components
are HOT.Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
components to cool.
The drive control (A, Figure18) should engagethe transmis-
sion when the control is pushed forward, and should disen-
gagethe transmission when pulled all the way back.
StorageProcedure
WARNING
DO NOTattempt any maintenance,adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOPengine and blade.
Remove starter insert. Disconnect spark plug wire and
secure awayfrom spark plug. Engineand components are
HOT.Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all com-
ponents to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling
or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely
sharp and can causesevere injury.
Preparethe mower for "end of season" storage as follows:
1. Disconnectthe spark plug wire and secureaway from
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. Referto the section entitled 'Fuel System'.
Figure18:Drivecontrol
If the transmission does not engageor disengage,
adjustment may be performed as follows:
• If the transmission does not engage, rotate the turnbuckle
(A, Figure 19) one-half turn to movethe ferrules (B) out
from the turnbuckle. Checkand repeatas needed.
• If the transmission does not disengage, rotate the turn-
buckle one-half turn to move the ferrules in toward the turn-
buckle. Checkand repeat as needed.
3. Usea brush or compressed air to remove loose debris,
then use a damp cloth to wipe down the unit.
4. Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels and inspect the
underside of the deck. (Do not tilt the mower with the
spark plug or carburetor down.) Scrapeaway stubborn
accumulation of grass with a putty knife and/or wire
brush.
5. Lubricateall exposed metal with a light coating of oil to
prevent corrosion.
6. Carefully fold the handles,flexing the control cablesto
prevent cable damage.
7. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area, protected
from weather.
FuelSystem
Fuel can becomestale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel
causes acid and gum deposits to form in thefuel system or
on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use Bfiggs
& Stratton FRESHSTART® fuel stabilizer, availableas a
liquid additive or a drip concentrate cartridge.
Figure19;Adjustingthedrivecable
Caution: Incorrect adjustment can cause premature wear
and/or damage to the wheel drive components.
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
months.
If gasoline in the engine has not beentreated with a fuel
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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