Seat Adjustment; Battery Maintenance; Charging The Battery; Changing The Engine Oil - Simplicity 2690840-04 Manual Del Operario

Seat Adjustment

Seat Slide Adjustment
The seat can also be adjusted forward and back. Move the
lever (A, Figure 8), position the seat as desired, and release
the lever to lock the seat into position.
Seat Spring Adjustment
The seat springs can be adjusted to provide a softer or
firmer ride. Tilt the seat forward and slide the spring assem-
bly forward for a softer ride, and back for a firmer ride.

Battery Maintenance

WARNING
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and
reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the
positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a
tool.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

1. Disconnect the NEGATIVE (black) cables first.
2. Disconnect the POSITIVE (red) cables last.
3. Remove the battery as shown in Figure 9.
4. Clean the battery platform with a solution of baking soda
and water.
5. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
6. Coat the assembled terminals with petroleum jelly or
non-conducting grease.
7. Install the battery.
8. Connect the POSITIVE (red) cables first.
9. Connect the NEGATIVE (black) cables last.
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Charging the Battery

WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the
battery; the gasses coming from it are highly
explosive. Ventilate the battery well during
charging.
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, see your dealer. If you need to replace the
battery, see the Cleaning the Battery and Cables section.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the Operator Safety section of this manual.
Charge the battery until fully charged. Do not charge at a
rate higher than 10 amps.

Changing the Engine Oil

WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Changing Oil
• If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the fuel tank
must be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire
or explosion.
1. With engine off but still warm, disconnect the spark
plug wire (A, Figure 10) and keep it away from the
spark plug.
2. Remove the dipstick (D).
Standard Oil Drain Plug
1. Remove the oil drain plug (B, Figure 10). Drain the oil
into an approved container.
2. After the oil has drained, install and tighten the oil
drain plug.
Optional Quick Oil Drain
1. Disconnect the oil drain hose (G, Figure 10) from the
side of the engine.
2. Turn and remove the oil drain cap (H). Carefully lower
the quick oil drain (I) into an approved container (J).
3. After the oil has drained, install the oil drain cap. At-
tach the oil drain hose to the side of the engine.