SECTION 4 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS
4.2SERVICE BRAKE & PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (Continued)
8.Operate machine on smooth flat surface at approximately 1/2 speed.
9.Apply brake firmly. Machine should stop in a straight line and not pull to either the right or the left. Also both rear tires should begin to skid evenly.
10.If the machine pulls to the left or the left tire skids before the right, tighten the right brake adjustment nut 1/4 turn clockwise.
11.If the machine pulls to the right or the right tire skids before the left, tighten the left brake adjustment nut 1/4 turn clockwise.
12.Continue until the machine stops straight and both tires skid evenly.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. Set park brake. Shift transmission to Neutral. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine.
4.3 BATTERY
NOTE: The battery in this machine is
4.3.1. Battery Removal
1.The battery is located under operator’s seat. Remove seat knobs and carefully tilt forward to expose battery. See Figure 4.3.
2.Observe and note cable positions on battery. See Figure 4.4.
3.Disconnect cables from battery terminals, disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cables first. Retain hardware.
FRONT OF MACHINE
POSITIVE (+) CABLES |
| NEGATIVE |
(RED) WITH TERMINAL |
| CABLES (BLACK) |
COVER |
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BATTERY
RETAINING
STRAP
FIGURE 4.4
4.Remove battery retaining strap hardware and carefully lift battery out of battery tray. See Figure 4.4.
WARNING
Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position as shown in Figure 4.4. DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the Machine. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the battery.
SEAT KNOBS
FIGURE 4.3
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