Adjustment; Access The Sparkplug - Briggs & Stratton 1696506-01 Manuel D'utilisation

Control Cable Adjustment
The auger must stop within 5 seconds after the auger control is
released. If it does not, adjust the control cable. See Adjust-
ment below or contact an authorized service dealer to adjust
the control cable.
Inspection
The auger should rotate only when the auger control is engaged
and must stop within 5 seconds when the auger control is
released. If the auger does not rotate or does not stop as
described, adjust the control cable or contact an authorized
service dealer to adjust the control cable.
If the drive belt has broken, contact an authorized service dealer
to replace the belt and adjust the control cable.

Adjustment

1. Stop the engine and remove the key. See Stop the Engine.
2. Lift the cable cover (A, Figure 10) to expose the adjustment
loops (B) and the cable end fitting (C).
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3. Remove the end fitting from the adjustment loop and reinstall
as follows:
• If the auger rotates while the auger control is not
engaged, lengthen the control cable by installing
the end fitting in the next lowest loop (decrease belt
tension).
• If the auger does not rotate when the auger control is
engaged, shorten the control cable by installing the end
fitting in the next highest loop (increase belt tension).
NOTE: Some slack must remain in the cable when the auger
control is not engaged.
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WARNING
4. Lower the cable cover into place.
5. Repeat the inspection procedure above. If the auger does not
rotate or does not stop as described, contact an authorized
service dealer to have the snowthrower inspected.

Access the Sparkplug

To access the sparkplug, the snow hood must be removed as
follows:
1. Turn the ON/OFF key (A, Figure 11) to the OFF position or
remove the Push/Pull key, if equipped.
2. Grasp the choke control knob (B) and pull up to remove it.
3. Remove the mounting screws or knobs (C) on the snow
hood.
4. Lift the snow hood (D) off the base and tilt it forward. Do not
disconnect the primer hose (E) or the keyswitch wire (F).
5. Disconnect the sparkplug wire, then remove the sparkplug (G)
to clean or replace it. See Specifications.
6. After installing the sparkplug, connect the sparkplug wire.
7. Ensure that the primer hose and keyswitch wire are properly
connected, then fit the snow hood into the base and secure
with the mounting screws or knobs.
8. Align the slots in the choke control knob with the tabs on the
choke shaft and push down to install. If the knob is not prop-
erly installed, the choke control will not operate.
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A
E
F
B
C
G
C
B
A
D