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5. Start engine (refer to Operation Section). If engine
will not start after several tries, unit or battery may
need service.
6. After engine starts, leave cables connected for one
to two minutes.
7. Disconnect cables in reverse order.
8. Operate unit as normal to charge battery.
LUBRICATE UNIT
IMPORTANT:
Wipe each fitting clean before and after
lubrication.
Steering system and Speed Selector components should
be lubricated every 50 hours of operation or every
3 months whichever comes first (Figure 10).
Lube fitting locations are:
– front axle pivot (2)
Apply Stens Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the
lube fittings. Order P/N: 00036700 - ten pack of 14 oz.
cartridges.
When using Stens Mix Grease for the first time, all
components should be thoroughly cleaned prior to
lubricating.
Apply oil at all pivot points and pin connections.
STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
If the steering levers do not line up (match) or the unit has
excessive creeping when the steering levers are in
neutral, adjust as follows.
Adjusting the Steering Levers to Line Up
(Match) (Figure 11)
1. Shut OFF engine. Engage parking brake. Remove
the ignition key.
2. Place seat in the service position (See
Service
Positions
on page 17 in
Maintenance
).
3. Loosen damper locknut on the same side as the
steering lever to be adjusted.
4. Loosen brake interlock on the same side as
steering lever to be adjusted.
5. Loosen tie rod jam nut and turn tie rod until steering
levers are aligned.
6. Tighten jam nut on tie rod, tighten brake interlock
and tighten damper locknut.
Eliminating Excessive Creeping of the Unit
(Figure 11)
1. If hydraulic system is cold, run unit for a minimum of
five minutes, then shut OFF engine.
REF
LUBRICATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION-
LOCATION
INTERVAL
1
REPACK
2
CASTER PIVOT
400 Hrs
2
GREASE
1
AXLE PIVOT
50 Hrs
OIL
ALL PIVOT POINTS,
PIN CONNECTIONS
50 Hrs
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2
1
Figure 10
WARNING:
This adjustment requires operating
the engine. Use extreme care to avoid contact
with moving parts and hot surfaces. Be sure
rear of unit is well supported and secure before
starting engine.
1. Damper Locknut
2. Damper
3. Tie-Rod Jam Nut
4. Tie-Rod
5. Steering Lever
6. Brake Interlock
7. Hydrostatic
Transmission
Figure 11
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2
3
4
5
6
7
3