Snapper 2691382-00 Operator's Manual page 23

Miscellaneous Items
In addition to regular maintenance, the following
components of the Rear Engine Rider should be carefully
inspected regularly for wear or damage.
1. All bushings and pivot areas.
2. Check both front wheel king pins.
3. Transmission shift lever and detent.
4. Clutch disc.
5. Clutch yoke.
6. Mower deck linkage and pivot areas.
Replace worn or damaged parts. Use only factory autho-
rized replacement parts or like parts when making repairs.
Removing the Fuel Tank
NOTE: Before removing the fuel tank from the rear engine
rider, move the rider outdoors where fumes can easily dis-
sipate.
1. From the left side of the machine, pull the fuel tank (A,
Figure 32) straight up and away from the fuel tank
bracket (B).
2. Holding the fuel tank, remove the fuel filler cap (C,
Figure 32) and pour any remaining fuel into an
approved container.
Storage
Note: If desired, the Rear Engine Rider can be stored on
the rear bumper.
1. Thoroughly clean the Rear Engine Rider by removing
all grass clippings and debris.
2. Perform maintenance and lubrication as required.
3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank (unless using a fuel
stabilizer - Refer to "Fuel System").
4. Start the engine and allow it to run until the engine runs
out of fuel. This allows the carburetor and fuel system
to remain clean during storage.
5. Remove the battery. Refer to "Battery Storage".
6. Close the vent on the fuel filler cap.
7. If desired, carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its
rear bumper in the desired location for storage.
Fuel System
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale
fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel
system or on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel
fresh, use Briggs & Stratton ® Advanced Formula Fuel
Treatment & Stabilizer, available wherever Briggs &
Stratton genuine service parts are sold.
For engines equipped with a FRESH START ® fuel cap,
use Briggs & Stratton FRESH START ® available in 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 before storage.
If gasoline in the engine has not been treated 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.
Engine Adjustments and Repairs
Engine adjustments and/or repairs should be performed by
an authorized dealer.
Mower Deck and Component Adjustments
WARNING
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DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service
or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP
blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove
spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine.
Fuel Filler Cap and vent must be closed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage.
The following mower deck and component adjustments
and repairs can be made by the owner. However, if there
is difficulty in achieving these adjustments and repairs, it
is recommended that these repairs be made by an autho-
rized dealer.
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side-To-Side
Levelness)
Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire
pressure. Front tires 15 PSI, rear tires 12 PSI. If tires are
properly inflated and mowing is still uneven, adjust side-to-
side deck levelness.
1. Place the Rider on a smooth level surface.
2. Turn the engine off and remove the key. Remove the
spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure the
wire away from the plug.
3. Place a piece of angle iron, pipe, or similar object
under the rear center of the deck.
4. Remove the rear hanger chains (A, Figure 34) and
allow rear center of the deck to rest on the angle iron.
5. Measure the distance from the blade tips to the floor.
If the measurement is within 1/8" from side-to-side, the
deck attitude is satisfactory. If difference from side-to-
side is greater than 1/8", continue with adjustment.
6. Loosen the hardware (A, Figure 33) that retains the
left side of the blade pedal (B).
7. Move the lift arm (C, Figure 33) up or down as
required until the blade tips are within 1/8" of each
other.
8. Tighten the hardware loosened in Step 6. Recheck
both sides of the deck for correct levelness.
9. Readjust the rear hanger chain pivots (B, Figure 34)
to align with the holes in the support brackets (D).
10.Remove the angle iron, pipe, or similar object, and pro-
ceed to check front to rear levelness.
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