Diamond Products CC3538JK Series, Operator'S Manual

MAINTENANCE 

Battery 

Battery Type 

12 Volt, Group 34 

Servicing the Battery 

1.  Disconnect the negative cable lead from 

the negative terminal. 

NOTE: Always disconnect the negative cable 

first

. 

2.  Disconnect the positive cable lead from the 

positive terminal. 

3.  Unsecure the battery from the hold-down 

bracket by removing the two lock nuts from 
the battery hold-down tie rods and lift the 
hold-down bracket off. 

4.  Carefully remove the battery from the 

battery tray. 

5.  When replacing the battery, carefully place 

a new battery into the battery tray. Bring 
the old battery to a recycling facility; many 
battery retailers also accept old batteries. 

6.  When cleaning the battery, inspect the 

terminals, clamps, and cables for damages 
and corrosion. Clean the terminals and 
clamps using a wire brush, or use another 
approved technique for cleaning. Use acid-
free, acid-resistant grease to grease the 
battery clamps and terminals. Carefully 
place the battery back into the battery. 

7.  Reconnect the positive cable lead to the 

positive battery terminal.  

NOTE: Always reconnect the positive cable 
first

. 

8.  Reconnect the negative cable lead to the 

negative battery terminal. 

9.  Re-secure the battery to the hold down top 

brace by reinstalling the lock nuts onto the 
two tie rod bolts and tighten them to 
secure. 

Speed Control Lever 

Adjusting the Speed Control Lever Linkage 

Adjust the speed control lever linkage when it 
is set incorrectly; for example, when the saw is 
in neutral, but the lever is closer to the forward 
or reverse position. 

1.  Start the engine and move the speed 

control lever forward or backward to find 
the neutral position. 

Note: The saw should not move at all

. 

2.  Stop the engine. 
3.  Disconnect the 10-1/2” linkage from the bell 

crank. (See “Rear Drive Assembly” in the 
CC3500J Parts List) 

Note: DO NOT move the 7-3/4” when 
disconnecting the 10-1/2” linkage to keep the 
saw in the neutral position. (See “Rear Drive 
Assembly” in the CC3500J Parts List) 

4.  Loosen the threaded rod nuts on the 10-

1/2” linkage. 

5.  Turn the threaded rod to either lengthen or 

shorten the linkage, which will move the 
speed control lever toward the neutral 
position on the control panel. 

6.  When the speed control lever is in the 

neutral position on the control panel, 
retighten the threaded rod nuts on the 10-
1/2” linkage. 

7.  Reconnect the 10-1/2” linkage to the bell 

crank. DO NOT move the 7-3/4” linkage. 

8.  Remove all tools from the area. Start the 

engine to check the speed control lever for 
accuracy. 

9.  If the speed control lever is still not properly 

aligned, repeat step 1–8 to readjust. 

Adjusting the Speed Control Lever Friction 

Adjust the screw and nut on the speed control 
lever (through friction spacer) to change the 
amount of friction felt when moving the lever 
forward or backward. Loosen the bolt a small 
amount to make it easier to move the lever, or 
tighten the bolt a small amount to make it 
harder to move the lever. 

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