42566X89 Yard King lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 24

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MAINTENANCE
HOWTO ADJUST THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL
If the unit will not go into REVERSE or if the unit moves very slowly
in REVERSE, adjust the speed control pedal as follows
1 Stop the engine.
2 Set the parking brake.
3 Remove the hair pin from the adjuster nut (Figure 21). Dis-
connect the adjuster nut from the yoke assembly.
4.
Rotate the adjuster nut one turn in the direction shown in
Figure 21.
NOTE: Too much adjustment will cause REVERSE speed
to be too fast and the FORWARD speed to be reduced.
5. Attach the adjuster nut to the yoke assembly with the hair pin.
6. To check the adjustment, drive the unit If the adjustment is cor-
rect, the unit will now go into REVERSE
IMPORTANT: If you need assistance, go to the nearest
Authorized Service Center. They have the equipment and
experience to make the adjustment.
Hair Pin
Adjuster Nut
Speed Control Pedal
Yoke Assembly
Figure 21
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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,a,
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. Ifthe acid gets
on the body or clothing, wash with water.
1.
2
3
Disconnect the black cable from the negative (-) terminal
(Figure 22)
Disconnect the red cable from the positive (+) terminal.
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 Ihe cables with a w_re
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 ea¢_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,
WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to
the positive (+) terminal before you connect the black
cable.
4 Fasten the red cable to the positive (+) terminal with the fas
teners as shown
5 Fasten the black cable to the negative (-) terminal with the fas-
teners as shown
I Battery Positive (+1 I
Date Code Terminal
Wing
Carriage Bolt
/
Black Cable
Battery
Battery Tray
Carnage Bolt
Figure 22
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