Product Manual

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Figure 18. Ground Speed Control Lever
Adjustment
A. Control Lever
B. Lever Fastener
C. Lever Pivot
D. Clevis Pin & Hairpin
E. Control Rod
F. Jam Nut
B
A
C
D
E
F
Ground Speed Control Lever Location
Adjustment
The control levers can be adjusted in two ways to
provide a comfortable working range when operating
the machine at the average mowing speed. Adjust
both the lever height and lever position at the same
time to obtain the most comfortable working position
Adjusting the Lever Height:
1. Loosen the lever fastener (B, Figure 18) to adjust
the lever height. Make sure the levers are parallel
with the handle bars in both forward and reverse
without contacting the handle bars.
Adjusting the Lever Position:
1. Remove the hairpin and clevis pin (D) that fasten
the control rod (E) to the lever pivot (C).
2. Loosen the jam nut (F) and adjust the position
of the clevis on the rod. By shortening the rod
(turning the clevis clockwise), it will move the lever
forward. By lengthening the rod (turning the clevis
counter-clockwise), it will move the lever rearward.
Adjust until the desired lever position is obtained
and tighten the jam nuts.
3. Reinstall the clevis on the lever pivot and secure
with the clevis pin and hairpin (D).
Battery Charging
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine
may be the result of a defect in the charging system
or other electrical component. If there is any doubt
about the cause of the problem, see your dealer.
If you need to replace the battery, follow the steps
under Cleaning the Battery & Cables in the Regular
Maintenance Section.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided
by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all
warnings included in the safety rules sections of this
book. Charge the battery until fully charged (until the
specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher
and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60° F). Do
not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away
from the battery.
• Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away
from the battery.
• When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and
reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the
positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a
tool.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Not for
Reproduction