Adjusting Traction Drive Cable; Adjusting Shift Cables; Battery Care - Generac Power Systems Powerwagon Owner's Manual

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Figure 4-14. Brake Caliper
7. Install new brake pad into cavity and hold in place
while installing brake disc.
8. Lightly grease actuator pins with lithium grease,
and insert pins into caliper.
9. Insert backing plate with new brake pad and posi-
tion caliper onto transaxle.
10. Secure caliper and cable bracket in reverse order
of disassembly.
11. See Checking and Adjusting Brakes
brakes to new brake pads.

Adjusting Traction Drive Cable

Tension on traction drive lever should increase when
lever is nearly parallel to handlebar grip. If it does not,
adjust traction drive cable as described below.
1. See Figure 4-15. Locate the in-line adjuster (A) on
traction drive cable (B) along the right handlebar.
Figure 4-15. Traction Drive Cable
2. Rotate center portion clockwise while holding the
ends stationary to expand the in-line adjuster and
remove slack from cable.
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Adjusting Shift Cables

Shift cables may need adjustment if there is "play" in the
wheel speed lever, or if lever is no longer aligned with
wheel speed label. Proceed as follows to adjust shift
cables:
1. Locate shift cable adjustment nuts on shift lever
2. See
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3. Pull down slightly on cable sheathing, pulling out
to adjust
NOTE: Do not overtighten. This creates a spongy feel in
the shift lever.

Battery Care

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blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes, flush with water
and seek immediate medical attention.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
end of cable.
Figure 4-16. Loosen top cable jam (A) nut.
Figure 4-16. Shift Cables
slack in cable. Tighten bottom cable adjustment nut
(B) against bracket (C). Tighten top nut against
bracket and bottom nut. You may need to tension
one cable while loosening the other to realign lever.
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while charging.
Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective gear when
working with batteries. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries
are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause burns and
WARNING
Risk of burn. Do not open or mutilate batteries.
Batteries contain electrolyte solution which can
cause burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts
skin or eyes, flush with water and seek immediate
medical attention.
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A
B
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(000137a)
(000162)
(000163a)
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