MAINTENANCE
HOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER
If the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever does not match neutral
on the gearbox, adjust the shift lever as follows.
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2.
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7.
Stop the engine.
Disconnect the adjuster nut from the shifter yoke (Figure 22).
Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
Push the unit forward. Make sure the gearbox is in neutral.
To align the adjuster nut with the hole in the shifter yoke, turn
the adjuster nut.
Connect the adjuster nut to the shifter yoke.
Make sure the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever matches
neutral on the gearbox.
Adjuster Nut
Shifter Yoke
Washer
R Pin
Figure 22
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
To charge or clean the battery, remove the battery from the unit as
follows.
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2.
Before you charge the battery, remove the battery.
To charge the battery, use a 12 volt battery charger. Charge at
a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour.
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2.
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4.
WARNING: To prevent sparks, disconnect the black
battery cable from the negative (-) terminal before you
disconnect the red cable.
WARNING: The battery contains sulphuric acid which
is harmful to the skin, eyes and clothing. If the acid
gets on the body or clothing, wash with water.
Disconnect the black cable from the negative (-) terminal
(Figure 23).
Disconnect the red cable from the positive (+) terminal.
To disconnect the battery retainer from the battery tray, push in
on the lower end of the battery retainer.
Remove the battery from the right side of the unit.
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4.
5.
Install the battery.
WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to
the positive (+) terminal before you connect the black
cable.
Fasten the red cable and terminal cover to the positive (+)
terminal with the fasteners as shown.
Fasten the black cable to the negative (-) terminal with the
fasteners as shown.
Battery A
Positive (+)
Terminal
HOW TO CLEAN THE BATTERY
A
1.
Remove the battery.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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.
Clean the terminals and the ends of the cables with a wire
brush.
Install the battery.
To prevent corrosion, apply grease to the battery terminals.
Terminal
Cover
B
Black
Cable
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
Red Cable
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.
Battery Clamp
Figure 23