Lawn-Boy 17750, Operator'S Manual

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Adjusting the Self-Propel
Drive Cable
Self-Propel Model Only
Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if
the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the
self-propel drive cable.
1. Loosen the cable-support nut ( Figure 30 ).
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Figure 30
1. 25 to 38 mm (1 to 1-1/2
inches) 4. Cable-support nut
2. Self-propel drive bar 5. Cable support
3. Cable jacket
2. Hold the self-propel bail 25 to 38 mm (1 to 1-1/2
inches) from the handle (
Figure 30 ).
3. Pull down the cable jacket (toward the machine)
until there is no slack in the cable (
Figure 30 ).
4. Tighten the nut on the cable support.
5. Release the self-propel drive bar and ensure
that the cable is loose.
Note:
The cable must be loose with the
self-propel drive bar in the released position;
otherwise, the machine may creep when you
disengage the bar.
Storage
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
Storage Safety
Always shut off the machine, remove the ignition key
(if equipped), wait for all moving parts to stop, and
allow the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing,
cleaning, or storing it.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
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 shuts off.
When you can no longer start the engine, it is
sufficiently dry.
6. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and
remove the ignition key (electric-start model
only).
7. Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml (1 oz) of
engine 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. Electric-start model only: Charge the battery
for 24 hours, then unplug the battery charger
and 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.
Refer to
Charging the Battery (page 20) .
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