Texas Equipment 7600E, User Manual

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WARNING:  

If the brake pad does not press tightly 

against the pulley, take the unit to an authorized 

service center. 

7.  Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE 

position. 

8.  Check the pad for the blade brake. If the pad is 

excessively worn or damaged, replace the brake pad 
assemblies. Correct replacement parts and 
assistance are available from an authorized service 
center. 

9.  Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short 

distance and again check the operation of the blade 
rotation control. 

10.  When you move the blade rotation control to the 

DISENGAGE position, all movement will stop within 
five seconds. If there is movement of the belt or the 
blades continue to rotate, engage and disengage the 
blade rotation control five times to remove any excess 
rubber from a new mower drive belt.  

If you need assistance, take the unit to an authorized 
service center. 

How to check and adjust the drive brake 
 

Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. Set the 
parking brake. Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) 
position. Push the unit. If the rear wheels rotate, adjust or 
replace the brake pads. Adjust the drive brake as follows. 
The location of the drive brake is on the left side of the 
gearbox (Illustration 15). 
1.  Make sure the parking brake is set and the shift lever 

is in neutral (N). Turn the hex nut in a clockwise 
direction until the rear wheels do not turn when the 
unit is pushed forward. 

2.  Release the parking brake and push the unit. If the 

unit does not roll, turn the hex nut in a 
ounterclockwise direction until the unit rolls.  

3.  Set the parking brake. Push the unit. If the rear 

wheels do not turn, the drive brake

is correctly 

adjusted. Release the parking brake. 

WARNING: 

If you cannot correctly adjust the drive 

brake, replace the brake pads. Correct replacement 

parts and assistance are available from an athorized 

service center. 

HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH 

If the motion drive belt is loose, the clutch will slip when; 
(1) going up a hill, (2) pulling a heavy load, or (3)  
the unit will not move forward. Adjust the clutch as follows. 

WARNING: 

Before you make an inspection, adjustment, or repair to 

the unit, disconnect the wire to thespark plug. Remove the 

wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from 

starting by accident.

1.  Check the routing of the motion drive belt. Make sure 

the belt is installed correctly and is inside all the belt 
guides. 

2.  Remove the cotter pin, washer, and brake spring from 

the adjustable nut (Illustration 17). 

3.  Disconnect the adjustable nut from the brake lever 

assembly. 

4.  Align the hole in the brake lever with the rear of the 

slot in the frame. 

5.  Push the clutch rod 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 and to 

the brake spring. Fasten with the washer and cotter 
pin. 

7.  If the belt still slips after the clutch has been adjusted, 

then the motion drive belt is worn or damaged and 
must be replaced.  

See “How To Replace The Motion Drive Belt”. 

 
HOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER 

If the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever does not match 
neutral on the gearbox, adjust the shift lever as follows. 
1.  Stop the engine. 
2.  Disconnect the adjuster nut from the shifter yoke 

(Illustration 19). 

3.  Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position. 
4.  Push the unit forward. Make sure the gearbox is in 

neutral. 

5.  To align the adjuster nut with the hole in the shifter 

yoke, turn the adjuster nut. 

6.  Connect the adjuster nut to the shifter yoke. 
7.  Make sure the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever 

matches neutral on the gearbox. 

Battery 

HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY 
 

To charge or clean the battery, remove the battery from 
the unit as follows. 

WARNING: 

To prevent sparks, disconnect the black 

battery cable from the negative (-) terminal before you 

disconnect the red cable. 

WARNING: 

The battery contains sulfuric acid which is harmful to the 

skin, eyes and clothing. If the acid gets on the body or 

clothing, wash with water.

 
1.  Disconnect the black cable from the negative (-) 

terminal (Illustration 20). 

2.  Disconnect the red cable from the positive (+) 

terminal. 

3.  To disconnect the battery retainer from the battery 

tray, push in on the lower end of the battery retainer. 

4.  Remove the battery from the right side of the unit. 

HOW TO CLEAN THE BATTERY 
 

1.  Remove the battery. 
2.  Wash the battery with a solution of one gallon of 

water and four tablespoons of baking soda (sodium 
bicarbonate). Make sure the solution does not get into 
the battery cells. 

3.  Clean the terminals and the ends of the cables with a 

wire brush. 

4.  Install the battery. 
5.  To prevent corrosion, apply grease to the battery 

terminals.