Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive
Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the
self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel
drive.
1.
Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen
the cable adjustment (
).
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1.
Handle (left side)
4.
Turn the knob clockwise to
tighten the adjustment.
2.
Adjustment knob
5.
Turn the knob
counterclockwise to
loosen the adjustment.
3.
Self-propel-drive cable
2.
Adjust the tension on the cable (
) by pulling it
back or pushing it forward and holding that position.
Note:
Push the cable toward the engine to increase
the traction; pull the cable away from the engine to
decrease the traction.
3.
Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to tighten the
adjustment of the cable.
Note:
Tighten the knob firmly by hand.
Storage
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
WARNING
Gasoline vapors can explode.
•
Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
•
Do not store the machine in an enclosure near
an open flame.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
1.
On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to
the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer.
2.
Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it
according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note:
Old fuel in the fuel tank is the leading cause of
hard starting. Do not store fuel without stabilizer more
than 30 days, and do not store stabilized fuel more than
90 days.
3.
Run the machine until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
4.
Start the engine again.
5.
Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can
no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
6.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and remove
the electric-start button.
7.
Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml (1 oz) of oil through
the spark-plug hole, and pull the starter rope slowly
several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder
to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off-season.
8.
Loosely install the spark plug.
9.
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
10.
Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the
battery charger an store the machine in an unheated
area. If you must store the machine in a heated area,
you must charge the battery every 90 days (electric-start
model only).
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