Murray 42583X9A tractor

User Manual - Page 24

For 42583X9A.

PDF File Manual, 36 pages, Download pdf file

Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
MAINTENANCE
HOW TOADJUST THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL
Ifthe unitwill not go into REVERSE or ifthe unitmoves 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 nutto the yoke assembly withthe hair pin.
6. To chsckthe adjustment, drive the unit. Ifthe adjustment iscor-
rect, the unitwill 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.
_-YokeAssemb_
AdjusterNut
SpeedCor_ol Pedal
Figure 21
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
Tochargeorcleanthebattery, removethebatteryfrom theunitas
follows.
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. If the acid gets
on the body or clothing, wash with water.
1. Disconnect the black cable from the negative (-) terminal
(Figure 22).
2. Disconnect the red ceble 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 ofone gallon ofwater and four
tablespoons of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Make sure
the solution does not get intothe 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.
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 toths negative (-) terminalwith the fas-
teners as shown.
i
Positive +)
Term nal
I
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
_IL 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 exploslon.
F-98889
24
Battery Tray
Carriage Bolt Figure 22
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...