Filter
Top Products
MAINTENANCE
26F 050760L
ØÑÉ ÌÑ ÝØÛÝÕ ßÒÜ ßÜÖËÍÌ ÌØÛ ÜÎ×ÊÛ ÞÎßÕÛ
Completely push the brake pedal forward. Set the parking brake.
Move the automatic drive disconnect to the PUSH 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 right side of the
gearbox (Figure 20).
2. Make sure the parking brake is set and the automatic drive
disconnect is in the PUSH position. 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 an autho-
rized service center.
Figure 20
Drive Brake
Gearbox
Hex Nut
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 21).
2. Disconnect the red cable from the positive (+) terminal.
3. Lift the battery tray and the battery out 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
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.
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.
WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to
the positive (+) terminal before you connect the black
cable.
4. Fasten the red cable and terminal cover (if equipped) to the
positive (+) terminal with the fasteners as shown.
5. Fasten the black cable to the negative ( ) terminal with the fas-
teners as shown.
Positive (+)
Terminal
Black Cable
Red Cable
Battery Tray
Battery
Figure 21
Carriage Bolt
Wing Nut
Carriage Bolt
Terminal
Cover