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2. Loosen the jam nuts on each end of the traction rod
barrel (Fig. 57).
3. Rotate the rod barrel until the required pedal clearance
or traction speed is attained.
4. Tighten the jam nuts securing the adjustment.
5. The stop for reverse travel (under the pedal) may be
adjusted for slower travel. Speeds in excess of 3 MPH
are not recommended.
6. Check neutral switch adjustment.
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Figure 57
1. Traction rod barrel
Adjusting the Traction Pedal
Damper
1. To expose the traction pedal damper, remove the
right-hand panel.
2. Loosen the locknut securing the damper pivot to the
damper bracket (Fig. 58).
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2
Figure 58
1. Damper
2. Damper pivot
3. Damper bracket
3. Depress the traction pedal fully forward.
4. Fully compress the damper and then release it, allowing
it to extend 0.08 in. Tighten the locknut securing the
adjustment.
5. When the traction pedal is fully depressed in the
rearward direction, the damper must contact the reverse
stop before extending the damper.
6. Check neutral switch adjustment.
Adjusting the Hand Brake
1. Remove both front wheels.
2. Make sure that the brake is in the OFF position.
3. Loosen the jam nut on the clevis. Remove the cotter pin
securing the top of the clevis to the upper brake lever
(Fig. 59). Rotate the clevis, one turn at a time, to
decrease the distance between the levers.
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2
Figure 59
1. Upper brake lever 2. Clevis
4. Install the clevis to the upper brake lever and tighten the
jam nut. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of
the machine.
5. After any brake adjustment, operate the vehicle at a low
speed (one MPH or less) and check that the brakes
engage equally on both wheels. Readjust as necessary.
Battery Care
The battery electrolyte level must be properly maintained
and the top of the battery kept clean. lf the machine is
stored in a location where temperatures are extremely high,
the battery will run down more rapidly than if the machine
is stored in a location where temperatures are cool.
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