Cub Cadet 7000 Series Battery Removal, Charging the Battery, Battery Maintenance, Battery Storage

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BATTERY REMOVAL

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

The battery is located at the front of the tractor beneath the hood, just forward of the radiator.

To remove the battery:

Open the tractor hood as described in the previous sub-section.

Remove the two wing nuts and the battery holddown strap from the battery holddown rods. See Figure 36.

Spread the locking clips on the sides of the terminal covers and lift the tops of the covers to expose the battery connections. See Figure 36

HOLDDOWN STRAP

 

 

 

CABLE

 

 

 

CLAMP

 

 

 

WING NUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY

 

TERMINAL

 

HOLDDOWN

 

 

COVER

ROD

 

 

 

 

Figure 36

Loosen the cable clamp of the negative battery lead, then lift the negative cable and its termi- nal cover off the negative battery post. Move the cable away from the negative battery post.

Repeat the above procedure to remove the cable and cover from the positive battery post.

Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor.

Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the reverse order.

WARNING: Always connect the posi- tive lead to the battery before con- necting the negative lead.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor has been stored for a period of time.

A voltmeter or load tester should read 12.6 volts (DC) or higher across the battery terminals.

Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps.

Voltmeter

State of

Charging

Reading

Charge

Time

12.7

100%

Full Charge

12.4

75%

90 Min.

12.2

50%

180 Min.

12.0

25%

280 Min.

 

 

 

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed at the factory. However, even a “maintenance free” battery requires some maintenance to ensure its proper life cycle.

Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a battery terminal sealer, or coat the terminals with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly, to protect against corrosion.

Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosion.

Always keep the terminal covers in place and closed over the battery terminals.

Avoid tipping. Even a sealed battery will leak electrolyte when tipped.

BATTERY STORAGE

When storing the tractor for extended periods, disconnect the negative battery cable. It is not necessary to remove the battery.

All batteries discharge during storage. Keep the exterior of the battery clean, especially the top. A dirty battery will discharge more rapidly.

The battery must be stored with a full charge. A discharged battery can freeze sooner than a charged battery. A fully charged battery will store longer in cold temperatures than hot.

Recharge the battery before returning to ser- vice. Although the tractor may start, the engine charging system may not fully recharge the battery.

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