Adjusting Brake
A WARNING: Do not adjust the brake while engine is running. Be sure to block the wheels of the vehicle before attempting any adjustment on the brake cable.
NOTE: Adjustments are done at the cable end; for adjustment of the calipers, see a Sears service center.
IMPORTANT:The brake cable should be adjusted so that it has a bit of slack when the brake is released.
The front cable bracket is mounted on the frame behind the pedal assembly. Both ends of the brake cable are threaded; the longer threaded area at the pedal end offers a wider range of adjustments.
1.Using a pair of 1/2" wrenches, loosen the jam nuts and back the cable out to tighten or thread inward to loosen. See Figure 23.
2.RetJghtenthe jam nuts when preper tension is reached, See Figure 23.
3.Unlock the parking brake and check adjustment.
Jam
Nut
Rgure 23
Shift Lever
ferrule
Figure 24
Replacing Fuse
The fuse is located behind the engine on the seat support bracket. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. If the fuse blows, the source problem must be corrected or the new fuse will blow again.
1.Check for loose connections in the fuse holder and replace holder if necessary. A dead short may be in the cranking or charging circuit where insulation may have rubbed through and exposed bare wire.
2.Replace the wire or repair with electdcal tape if the wire strands have not been damaged. Also look for a wire pinched, burned, or rubbed against any part.
3.Stop the vehicle and engage the parking brake.
Remove ignition key.
4.Pivot the seat up. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it.
5.Pull the fuse out of the fuse holder.
6.Replace with new automotive style 20 amp fuse.
7.Reconnect spark plug wire and pivot seat down.
Adjusting Shift Linkage
1.Inspect the shift linkage for damage or wear.
2.Disengage the parking break and push the vehicle back and forth to verify that it is in neutral.
3.Remove hairpin clip and washer securing ferrule to the shift rod. See Figure 24. Loosen the jam nut.
4.Rotate ferrule towards the start of the threads to adjust forward engagement.
5.Rotate ferrule towards end of the threads to adjust reverse engagement.
6.Once the engagement is adjusted, tighten the jam nut. Insert ferrule into shift rod and secure with washer and hairpin clip, removed in step 3.
7.Move shift rod to (N) and check for correct adjustment.
Changing Belt
WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing belt(s).
NOTE: Proper removal of the belt requires the removal of several other components by means of special tools.
Read through the following procedure and determine if you can successfully complete it prior to attempting; otherwise contact a Sears service center.
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