Operator's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Figure 54
1. Engine belt
1
2. Adjust belt to proper tension and tighten bolts.
ADJUSTING TRACTION PEDAL (Fig. 55)
If traction pedal contacts footrest when pushed fully
forward or maximum forward traction speed is
unattainable, an adjustment to the traction pedal
linkage is required.
1. To expose traction rod, remove screws securing
right fender to frame and remove fender.
2. Loosen jam nuts on each end of traction rod.
Figure 55
1. Traction rod
2. Damper
1
2
3
4
3. Damper pivot
4. Damper bracket
3. Rotate rod until required pedal clearance or
traction speed is attained.
4. Retighten jam nuts securing traction rod
adjustment.
5. The stop for reverse travel (under pedal) may be
adjusted for slower travel. Speeds in excess of 3 M.P.H.
are not recommended.
ADJUST TRACTION PEDAL DAMPER
(Fig. 55)
1. To expose traction pedal damper, remove right
hand panel.
2. Loosen locknut securing damper pivot to damper
bracket.
3. Depress traction pedal fully forward.
4. Fully compress damper and then release it
allowing it to extend .08". Tighten locknut securing
adjustment.
5. When traction pedal is fully depressed in rearward
direction, damper must contact reverse stop before
extending damper.
HAND BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 56)
1. Remove both front wheels.
2. Make sure brake is in the OFF position.
3. Loosen jam nut on clevis. Remove cotter pin
securing top of clevis to upper brake lever. Rotate
clevis, one turn at a time, to decrease distance
between levers.
Figure 56
1. Lower brake lever
2. Upper brake lever
3. Clevis
1
2
3
4. Reinstall clevis to upper brake lever and tighten
jam nut. Repeat procedure on opposite side of
machine.
5. After any brake adjustment, operate the vehicle at
a low speed (one mph or less) and check that brakes
engage equally on both wheels. Readjust as
necessary.