Cub Cadet 7284 manual 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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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyCalling Service Information Table of ContentsTo the Owner Tractor Model Plate Recording Model and Serial Number InformationRops Information Plate General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesDo not Slope OperationChildren Operating the PTOService Safety Frame RopsFAN Warning Label Located on Each Side of Radiator Safety LabelsStarting AID Located Under Hood PTO Warning Label Located on Rear PTO Shield Battery Warning Label Located Under HoodRoll Over Warning Label Located on RIGHT/REAR Fender Floorboard and Dash Panel Mounted Controls Controls and FeaturesSteering Wheel PTO SwitchIgnition Switch Seat Adjustment LeverParking Brake Lever Hazard Light SwitchHeadlight Switch Differential Lock PedalPTO Indicator Light Battery Indicator LightEngine Coolant Temperature Light Parking Brake Indicator LightPTO Selection Lever Fender Mounted Conrtols and FeaturesPTO Reverse Override Switch Fuel Fill CapAmber Hazard Lights Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift LeverCup Holder Hand HoldsRollover Protective Structure Rops OperationFolding the Rops NEW Tractor BREAK-IN Procedures Safety Interlock SystemFueling the Tractor Stopping the Engine Using Jumper Cables to Start EngineStarting the Engine Cold Weather StartingStopping the Tractor Using the FORWARD/REVERSE PedalDriving the Tractor Driving on SlopesUsing the Differential Lock Pedal Using the HI/LO Range Shift LeverLOW Using the PTO Selection Lever Using the Hydraulic Lift LeverEngaging the PTO Lighting Using the PTO Reverse Override SwitchUsing the TOP Link Retainer Hook Hazard LightsUsing the Auxiliary Hydraulic Control Handle Using the Three Point HitchUsing the Auxiliary Hydraulic Valve Using the Hitch PlateOn Demand Four Wheel Drive Tractor WeightingThree Point Hitch Adjustments AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat BeltCheck the TOE-IN AS Follows Adjusting Front Wheel TOE-INAdjusting Hydraulic Lift Feedback ROD Adjusting the BrakesLubrication Table MaintenanceGeneral Information Chart Illustration Service Intervals Operation to Lubrication and Maintenance ChartGeneral Battery Information Accessing the Engine CompartmentBattery Storage Battery RemovalCharging the Battery Battery MaintenanceHazard Bulb Replacement Head Light Bulb ReplacementTail Light Bulb Replacement Relays Accessing the Fuse CenterServicing Electrical System Instrument Panel FusesChecking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level Hazard Light Flasher RelayChanging TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Initial Break-In Period Filter ChangeCheck Front Axle Oil Regularly Scheduled Oil Filter ChangesChanging Front Axle and Final Reduction Gear Case OIL Check Final Reduction Gear Case OilLubrication of FWD Drive Shaft Maintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure RopsTire Maintenance Lubrication of Main Drive ShaftRemoving the Tractor from Storage Tractor StorageChecking Engine OIL Level Engine MaintenanceCleaning the Engine Cleaning RADIATOR/RADIATOR ScreenChanging the Engine OIL and Filter Adding Engine OILChecking Engine Coolant Level Inspection of Cooling System Hoses Changing the AIR CleanerChanging the Engine Coolant Draining The Fuel Filter Servicing the Fuel FilterChanging The Fuel Filter Fuel Injector Nozzle Service Engine Breather ServiceSpecifications Brakes Power Take-OffGeneral Dimensions Hydraulic Lift SystemDescription Model Number Optional Equipment and AccessoriesPage Page Page CLEVELAND, Ohio CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX