Operating instructions

MAINTENANCE
HOW TO ADJUST THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL
Ifthe unit will not go into REVERSE or ifthe unit moves very slowly
in REVERSE, adjust the speed control pedal as follows.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Remove the hair pin from the adjuster nut (Figure 24). Dis-
connect the adjuster nut from the yoke assembly.
4,
Rotate the adjuster nut one rum in the direction shown in
Figure 24.
NOTE: Too much adjustment will cause REVERSE speed
to be too fast and the FORWARD speed to be reduced.
5. Attach the adjuster nut to the yoke assembly with the hair pin.
6. To check the adjustment, drivethe unit. Ifthe adjustment iscor-
rect, the unit will now go into REVERSE.
IMPORTANT: If you need assistance, go to the nearest
Authorized Service Center, They have the equipment and
experience to make the adjustment.
SpeedConlrolPedal
Yoke Assembly
Rgure 24
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
Tochargeorcleanthe battery, removethe batteryfrom the unitas
follows.
A
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 25).
2. Disconnect the red cable from the positive (+) terminal.
3. Lift the battery tray and the battery out ofthe unit.
HOW TO CLEAN THE BATTERY
1. Remove the battery.
2. Wash the battery with a solution of one gallon ofwater 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 tothe battery terminals.
1. Before you charge the battery, remove the battery.
2. Tocharge the battery, use a 12 volt battery charger. Charge at
a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour.
3. Install the battery.
_b WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to
the positive (+) terminal before you connect the black
cable.
4,
5.
Fasten the red cable to the positive (+) terminal withthe fas-
teners as shown.
Fasten the black cable to the negative (-) terminalwith the fas-
teners as shown.
Posil_ve (+)
Terminal
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
_k 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.
F- 98893 25
Black Cable
BatteryTray
Carriage Bolt
Figure 25