Simplicity 7800354, Operator'S Manual

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3. Push the unit. If the rear wheels rotate, adjust the
brake pads as follows:
a. Release the parking brake.
b. Remove the brake arm spring (1) and cotter
pin (2) that secures the castle nut (3).
WARNING
If you cannot correctly adjust the drive brake,
replace the brake pads. Correct replacement parts
and assistance are available from an authorized
service center.
Maintenance en
3. Disconnect the adjustable nut (3) from the brake
lever (4).
4. Align the hole in the brake lever to be 1/4 inch from
the rear of the slot in the frame.
5. Push the clutch rod (5) toward the rear. Turn the
adjustable nut until the nut will fit through the hole
in the brake lever.
6. Assemble the adjustable nut to the brake lever.
7. If the belt still slips after the clutch has been ad-
justed, then the motion drive belt is worn or dam-
aged and must be replaced. See “Remove and
Install the Motion Drive Belt”.
Check and Adjust the Drive Brake
1. The location of the drive brake is on the right side
of the gear box (see F Figure 23).
2. Make sure the parking brake is set (F Figure 15)
and the automatic drive disconnect is in the PUSH
position (see B
B, Figure 12).
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3
2
Figure 23
1. Remove the two screws (1) and battery cover (2)
(see F
Figure 6).
2. Disconnect the black cable (8) from the negative
(-) terminal.
3. Disconnect the red cable (6) from the positive (+)
terminal.
4. To disconnect the battery retainer (4), push in on
the lower end of the battery retainer.
5. Remove the battery (3) from the opening between
the engine and the seat support.
Remove the Battery
To charge or clean the battery, remove the battery from
the unit as follows.
WARNING
To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to the
positive (+) terminal before you connect the
negative (-) black cable.
W WARNING
The battery contains surphuric acid which is harm-
ful to the skin, eyes and clothing. If the acid gets on
the body or clothing, wash with water.
c. Insert a 0.020 in. feeler gauge between the
brake rotor and top brake puck, then set the
brake by finger tightening or loosening the
castle nut.
d. Install a new cotter pin to secure the castle
nut and then install the brake arm spring.
e. Engage the parking brake.
f. Push the unit. If the rear wheels do not turn,
the drive brake is correctly adjusted.
g. Release the parking brake.
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