Briggs & Stratton 1696156 Manuel D'utilisation page 16

Hex Shaft and Chain Lubrication (if
equipped)
NOTICE:
Do not allow grease or oil to contact the rubber friction
wheel or the disc drive plate. If the disc drive plate or friction
wheel come in contact with grease or oil damage to rubber
friction wheel will result.
If grease or oil comes into contact with the disc drive plate
or friction wheel, make sure to clean plate and wheel
thoroughly with an alcohol based solvent.
1. Position speed select lever in the first forward gear.
2. Drain fuel to an approved container.
WARNING
Fire and explosion hazard
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive.
Drain gasoline outdoors, away from fire and other ignition
sources. Wipe up any spills immediately. Do NOT allow
open flame, smoking, or matches in the area.
3. Stand the snowthrower up on the auger housing end.
NOTE: When the crankcase is filled with oil, do not
leave the snowthrower standing up on the auger
housing for an extended period of time.
4. Remove the bottom panel.
5. Lubricate the chains (A, Figure 15) with grease.
6. Wipe the hex shaft (B) with 5W30 synthetic motor oil,
before storage and at the beginning of each season.
7. Install the bottom panel.
Figure 15
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A
B
Gear Drive System (if equipped)
The gear drive system requires no maintenance or
adjustment. Should you have a problem with the gear drive
system, contact your authorized service dealer.
Traction Cable Adjustment
The traction cable may stretch slightly after repeated
usage during the first season of operation. If the cable is
stretched, it could prevent the drive system from engaging
in Forward or Reverse gears. To adjust the cable, follow
the procedure below or contact an authorized service
dealer for assistance.
1. Position snowthrower on a level garage or driveway
surface.
2. Place gear selector in the first Forward gear position.
3. Loosen nut at the traction cable pulley.
4. Start the engine.
5. Gradually slide the pulley rearward in the bracket slot
until the snowthrower just begins to move. Then slide
the pulley forward slightly until the snowthrower stops.
Tighten the nut to secure the pulley at this position.
NOTE: If the snowthrower does not move, even with the
pulley in the full rearward position, then leave the pulley
at the full rearward position and tighten the nut to secure
it.
6. Shut down the engine.
IMPORTANT – After adjusting the pulley, perform the
following drive system tests:
With the engine OFF and the gear selector in first
Forward gear position:
a. Engage the traction drive control. The snowthrower
should not roll forward when pushed.
b. Release the traction drive control. The snowthrower
should roll forward when pushed.
With engine RUNNING and the gear selector in first
Forward gear position:
a. Engage the traction drive control. The snowthrower
should roll forward without pushing.
b. Release the traction drive control. The snowthrower
should stop immediately.
With engine RUNNING and the gear selector in the first
Reverse gear position:
a. Engage the traction drive control. The snowthrower
should roll rearward without pulling.
b. Release the traction drive control. The snowthrower
should stop immediately.
If the snowthrower does not pass these tests, re-adjust
the pulley and test again. Contact an authorized service
dealer for assistance, if needed.