MAINTENANCE
HOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER
If the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever does not match neutral on the gearbox, adjust the shift lever as follows.
1.Stop the engine.
2.Disconnect the adjuster nut from the shifter yoke (Figure 22).
3.Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
4.Push the unit forward. Make sure the gearbox is in neutral.
5.To align the adjuster nut with the hole in the shifter yoke, turn the adjuster nut.
6.Connect the adjuster nut to the shifter yoke.
7.Make sure the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever matches neutral on the gearbox.
Adjuster Nut
Shifter Yoke
Washer 
Hair Pin
Figure 22
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
To charge or clean the battery, remove the battery from the unit as follows.
WARNING: To prevent sparks, disconnect the black battery cable from the negative (−) terminal before you disconnect the red cable.
WARNING: The battery contains sulfuric acid which is harmful to the skin, eyes and clothing. If the acid gets on the body or clothing, wash with water.
1.Disconnect the black cable from the negative (−) terminal (Figure 23).
2.Disconnect the red cable from the positive (+) terminal.
3.To disconnect the battery retainer from the battery tray, push in on the lower end of the battery retainer.
4.Remove the battery from the right side of the unit.
HOW TO CLEAN THE BATTERY
1.Remove the battery.
2.Wash the battery with a solution of one gallon of water and four tablespoons of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Make sure the solution does not get into the battery cells.
3.Clean the terminals and the ends of the cables with a wire brush.
4.Install the battery.
5.To prevent corrosion, apply grease to the battery terminals.
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion.
1.Before you charge the battery, remove the battery.
2.To charge the battery, use a 12 volt battery charger. Charge at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour.
3.Install the battery.
WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to the positive (+) terminal before you connect the black cable.
4.Fasten the red cable and terminal cover to the positive (+) terminal with the fasteners as shown.
5.Fasten the black cable to the negative (−) terminal with the fas- teners as shown.
Battery A |
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Positive (+) |
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Terminal |
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A |
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B | Black |
Cable | |
Terminal |
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Cover |
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Red Cable |
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Battery Clamp | Figure 23 |
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F−050611L | 27 |