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MAINTENANCE
HOW
TO CHECK
AND
ADJUST
THE
DRIVE
BRAKE
Completely push the clutch/brake
pedal forward. Set the parking
brake. Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Push the unit.
If the rear wheels rotate, adjust or replace the brake pads. Adjust the
drive brake as follows.
1.
The location of the drive brake is on the left side of the gearbox
(Figure 15).
2.
Make sure the parking brake is set and the shift lever is in
neutral (N). Turn the hex nut in a clockwise direction until the
rear wheels do not turn when the unit is pushed forward.
3.
Release the parking brake and push the unit. If the unit does not
roll, turn the hex nut in a counterclockwise
direction until the
unit rolls.
4.
Set the parking brake. Push the unit. If the rear wheels do not
turn, the drive brake is correctly adjusted. Release the parking
brake.
WARNING:
If you cannot correctly adjust the drive
brake, replace the brake pads. Correct replacement
parts and assistance are available from a Sears Ser-
vice Center.
Gearbox
Drive Brake
Figure 15
MAINTENANCE
FREE BATTERY
HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
To charge or clean the battery, remove the battery from the unit as
follows.
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 16).
2.
Disconnect the red cable from the positive
(+) terminal.
3.
To disconnect the battery retainer from the battery tray, push
in on the lower end of the battery retainer.
4.
Remove the battery from the right side of the unit.
HOW TO CLEAN
THE BATTERY
1.
Remove the battery.
2.
Wash the battery with a solution of one gallon of water 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 to the battery
terminals.
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
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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.
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1.
Before you charge the battery, remove the battery.
2.
To charge the battery, use a 12 volt battery charger. Charge at
a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour.
3.
Install the battery.
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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 with the fas-
teners as shown.
Fasten the black cable to the negative (-) terminal with the fas-
teners as shown.
Positive (+)
Terminal
A
Red Cable
Battery Clamp
Black
Cable
Figure 16
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