Maintenance/Repairs
10. Route the cable sheath below
the handlebar and insert the "Z"
hook end
of
the cable wire into the
top of the transaxle shifting arm.
11. Place the cable sheath
in
the
groove on the top
of
the transaxle
and swing the clamp into position
over the cable. Check that the
GEAR
SHIff
LEVER
is
in the
No.4
setting (lever moved all the
way forward). Then, securely
tighten the cable clamp screw (A,
Figure 5-14). Do not overtighten
the clamp screw as damage to the
transaxle housing will result.
12. Use two new cable ties to
loosely secure the wheel drive
cable and the gear shift lever cable
to the handlebar.
13. With the engine shut off, check
the function of the cable by moving
the GEAR
SlllFT
LEVER all the
way back to the (P) setting and then
all the way forward to
No.4.
Starting from the (P) or
No.4
set-
tings, you should feel the lever
engage seven distinct positions
(with six "clicks" in between).
If
not, refer
to
"Adjusting the Gear
Shift Lever Cable" on Page
44.
14. Reinstall the transaxle access
cover.
Figure 5-15: Phillips
screw
(A)
and
plastic
cover
(B).
For
clarity, the Wheel Drive
Bail
Cable
is
not
shown
in
this view.
DANGER
To
Prevent
Personal
Injury
or
Property
Damage:
• Never perform mainte-
nance
while
engine
is
run-
ning
or
when
spark
plug
wire
is
connected
to
spark
plug,
except
where
specifically
in-
structed
to
do
so.
•
Never
store
machine
with
fuel
in
the
fuel
tank
inside
a
building
where
fumes
may
reach
an
open
flame
or
spark,
or
where ignition
sources
are
present
such
as
hot
water
and
space
heaters,
furnaces, clothes dryers,
stoves,
electric
motors,
etc.
• Drain gasoline outdoors
and
into
an
approved
con-
tainer.
Be
sure engine
is
cool,
do
not
smoke,
and
keep
away
from
open
flame.
OFF-SEASON
STORAGE
1. Review the "Maintenance and
Storage" safety rules in the Safety
section
of
this Manual.
2.
If
engine will be unused for 30
days or more, prepare it for storage
as follows.
a.)
To
prevent gum deposits from
forming and causing possible mal-
function
of
the engine. run the en-
gine until the fuel tank
is
empty
and the engine stops due to lack
of
fuel.
If
"Gasohol" has been used,
put 1/2 pint
of
gasoline into the
fuel tank and repeat this step.
NOTE: A fuel stabilizer
is
an ac-
ceptable substitute in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to
gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container, following mixing ratio
found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after
adding stabilizer to allow
it
to
reach carburetor.
b.)
Change the oil if it has not
been changed in the last three
months. See Page 35.
c.) Oil the cylinder bore
by
re-
moving the spark plug and pouring
one ounce
of
clean engine oil into
the spark plug hole. Cover the
45
spark plug hole with a rag (to
avoid being sprayed by oil) and
crank the engine over, slowly, sev-
eral times. Install the spark plug
but do not connect the spark plug
wire.
d.)
Clean the engine by removing
any dirt, chaff or other debris from
the exterior.
3. Use mild soap and water to
clean the machine, the collection
bag (see Page 20), and any attach-
ments.
4. Check that all hardware is in
place and securely fastened. Refer
to the Parts Catalog if any hard-
ware needs to be replaced.
5. Inspect all visible moving parts
for damage, breakage, and wear.
Repair or replace
as
needed (refer
to Parts Catalog).
6. Touch up all chipped or
scratched surfaces to prevent rust
from forming.
7.
If
possible, store the machine
indoors (see DANGER statement
on this page). Cover it to protect it
from dust and dirt. Use a covering
(not plastic) that does not retain
moisture. Be sure the engine and
muffler are cool before covering.
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