Craftsman ZTS 7500 Operator's Manual page 29

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1, Stop the unit, turn the ignition OFF, set the ground
speed Ueversto PARK positions, and wait for aH
moving parts to stop,
2, Locate the brake rod (A, Figure 38) and adjustment
nut (B),
4, Measure the parking brake spring (E), Uts
compressed Uength,with the ground speed Ueversin
their PARK positions shouUd be 3" (7,62cm), Adjust
the spring Uength by turning the adjustment nut (B), if
necessary,
BATTERY CHARGING
WARNING
Corrosion hazard.
Batteries contain acid. AJways keep the
battery upright and do not spill the
electrolyte. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes.
Exp!osion hazard.
Changing the battery produces expJosive
hydrogen gas. Only charge the battery in a
welt ventilated area, away from any ignition
source such as a water heater, electric
motor, or Ht cigarette.
Wear Protective Equipment
AJways wear gloves and safety glasses
when handting the battery and battery
cabJes.
Figure 38. Brake Adjustment
A. Brake Rod
B. Adjustment Nut
C. Return Spring (Removed for Illustration Onty)
D. Return Spring Hole
E. Brake Spring
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
be the result of a defect in the charging system or other
electrical component, if there is any doubt about the
cause of the problem, contact a Sears Parts & Repair
Center, if you need to replace the battery, follow the
steps under Cleaning the Battery & Cables in the
Regular Maintenance Section,
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the safety rules sections of this book, Charge
the battery until fully charged (until the specific gravity of
the electrolyte is 1,250 or higher and the electrolyte
temperature is at least 60 ° F), Do not charge at a rate
higher than 10 amps,
ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS
The engine is designed to deliver the correct
performance under all operating conditions, Any
adjustments must be performed by a Sears or other
qualified service dealer,
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