Briggs & Stratton 2691351-00 Operator's Manual page 20

Charging the Battery
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the
battery; the gasses coming from it are highly
explosive. Ventilate the battery well during
charging.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be
the result of a defect in the charging system or other elec-
trical component. If there is any doubt about the cause of
the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the
battery, see the Cleaning the Battery and Cables sec-
tion.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the Operator Safety section of this manual.
Charge the battery until fully charged. Do not charge at a
rate higher than 10 amps.
Seat and Ground Speed Lever
Adjustments
The seat and ground speed levers should be adjusted so
that the ground speed levers can be moved through their
full range of motion without contacting the operator's legs.
Seat Position Adjustment
Raise the seat. Loosen the adjustment hardware (A or B,
Figure 18, depending on seat type) under the seat base,
slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position,
then retighten the hardware to 80 lb-in (9 Nm).
Ground Speed Lever Adjustment
Loosen the ground speed lever mounting hardware (A,
Figure 19) to adjust the levers forward and backward.
Remove the hardware to raise or lower the levers. Always
be sure to adjust both levers so that they are aligned (B).
After adjustment is complete, tighten the hardware to 13
lb-ft (18 Nm).
Speed Balancing (Tracking) Adjustment
If the rider drifts to the right or left when the ground speed
levers are in the maximum forward position, the top speed
of each of these levers can be balanced. Only adjust the
speed of the wheel that is traveling faster.
Tighten the knob (A, Figure 20) of the faster wheel by 1/2-
turn (clockwise) increments until the rider travels (tracks)
straight.
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the rider for a faster overall
speed forward or reverse than it was designed.
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Changing the Oil
Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be dis-
posed of properly. Do not discard with household waste.
Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer
for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
Draining the Oil
1. With engine off but still warm, disconnect the spark
plug wire (A, Figure 21) and keep it away from the
spark plug.
2. Remove the dipstick (D, Figure 21).
Standard Oil Drain Plug
1. Remove the oil drain plug (B, Figure 21). Drain the oil
into an approved container.
2. After the oil has drained, install and tighten the oil drain
plug.
Optional Quick Oil Drain
1. Disconnect the oil drain hose (G, Figure 21) from the
side of the engine.
2. Turn and remove the oil drain cap (H, Figure 21).
Carefully lower the quick oil drain (I) into an approved
container (J).
3. After the oil has drained, install the oil drain cap.
Attach the oil drain hose to the side of the engine.
Changing the Oil Filter
For replacement intervals, see the Maintenance Chart.
1. Drain the oil from the engine. See Remove Oil section.
2. Remove the oil filter (C, Figure 22) and dispose of
properly.
3. Before you install the new oil filter, lightly lubricate the
oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
4. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts
the oil filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter 1/2 to 3/4
turns.
5. Add oil. See Add Oil section.
6. Start and run the engine. As the engine warms up,
check for oil leaks.
7. Stop the engine and check the oil level. It should be at
the FULL mark on the dipstick.