Operator's Manual

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Adjusting the Hand Brake
1. Remove both front wheels.
2. Make sure that the brake is in the OFF position.
3. Loosen the jam nut on the clevis. Remove the cotter pin
securing the top of the clevis to the upper brake lever
(Fig. 62). Rotate the clevis, one turn at a time, to
decrease the distance between the levers.
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2
Figure 62
1. Upper brake lever 2. Clevis
4. Install the clevis to the upper brake lever and tighten the
jam nut. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of
the machine.
5. After any brake adjustment, operate the vehicle at a low
speed (one MPH or less) and check that the brakes
engage equally on both wheels. Readjust as necessary.
Battery Care
The battery electrolyte level must be properly maintained
and the top of the battery kept clean. lf the machine is
stored in a location where temperatures are extremely high,
the battery will run down more rapidly than if the machine
is stored in a location where temperatures are cool.
Check the electrolyte level every 25 operating hours or, if
machine is in storage, every 30 days.
Maintain the cell level with distilled or demineralized
water. Do not fill the cells above the bottom of the split ring
inside each cell. Install the filler caps with the vents
pointing to the rear (toward the fuel tank).
Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a
deadly poison and causes severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
Keep the top of the battery clean by washing it periodically
with a brush dipped in ammonia or bicarbonate of soda
solution. Flush the top surface with water after cleaning.
Do not remove the fill caps while cleaning.
Battery cables must be tight on the terminals to provide
good electrical contact.
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Warning
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can
cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in
personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black) battery
cable before disconnecting the positive (red)
cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery cable
before connecting the negative (black) cable.
Warning
If corrosion occurs at the terminals, disconnect the cables,
negative (—) cable first, and scrape clamps and terminals
separately. Reconnect the cables, positive (+) cable first,
and coat the terminals with petroleum jelly.
Storing the Battery
If the machine will be stored more than 30 days, remove
the battery and charge it fully. Either store it on the shelf or
on the machine. Leave the cables disconnected if it is stored
on the machine. Store the battery in a cool atmosphere to