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Adjusting the Machine Neutral
If wheels turn when control bar is in neutral, adjustment is
required
1. Raise rear of the machine so wheels are off the ground
and support with jack stands.
Caution
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition and chock or block
tires when leaving the machine unattended, even if
just for a few minutes.
2. Start engine and run for 5 minutes at 3/4 throttle, to
warm hydraulic fluid.
3. Move control bar rearward and forward then release. If
wheels rotate when control bar is in neutral, adjustment
is required.
4. Loosen top and bottom jam nuts at pump arm neutral
adjustment sleeve (Fig. 52).
5. Push down on Pump Arm until Sleeve contacts bottom
nut (Fig. 52). Wheel should now be rotating slowly in
reverse.
6. Turn bottom nut up slowly, moving sleeve and pump
arm up, until wheel stops rotating (Fig. 52).
7. Turn top nut down against sleeve and tighten to lock the
adjustment (Fig. 52).
8. Repeat step 3 above to check adjustment. Repeat
adjustment procedure if necessary.
9. Repeat on other wheel, if necessary.
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Figure 52
1. Top jam nut
2. Sleeve
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3. Bottom jam nut
4. Pump arm
Servicing the Battery
Check the electrolyte level in the battery before each use.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery
terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four
parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light coating
of grease to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v, 280 Cold Cranking Amps
Checking the Electrolyte Level
1. Open covers to see into the cells. The electrolyte must
be up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 53). Do not
allow the electrolyte to get below the plates. (Fig. 53).
2. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery,
page 38.
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Figure 53
1. Filler caps
2. Lower part of tube
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
2. Lift off the filler caps (Fig. 53).
3. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
the level is up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 53).
Important
Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
4. Press the filler caps onto the battery.
Charging the Battery
Important
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.260 specific gravity). This is especially important to
prevent battery damage when the temperature is below
32°F (0°C).
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3. Plates
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