Cub Cadet 54-inch Specific Gravity Freezing Temp F, Battery Removal, Installing the Battery

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c.Store the battery with a full charge. A dis- charged battery will freeze (refer to the table below).

Specific Gravity

Freezing Temp (°F)

 

 

1.265

-71

 

 

1.250

-62

 

 

1.200

-16

 

 

1.150

5

 

 

1.100

16

 

 

d.Recharge battery when ever the specific gravity value is less than 1.225

3.Battery Removal

Warning:

When removing the cables from the battery follow these steps to avoid a short between the wrench and the frame.

a.Remove the Negative (black) cable.

b.Remove the Positive (red) cable.

c.Release the hold down straps.

d.Remove the battery without tipping.

4.Installing the Battery

Note: The battery is delivered from the fac- tory fully charged and filled with electrolyte.

a.Attach the Positive (red) cable.

b.Attach the Negative (black) cable.

c.Attach the rubber battery strap.

5.Jump Starting

Warning:

Note: For E.F.I. Tanks, the battery must be disconnected (Negative lead) for storage exceeding four weeks. Do not “Jump Start” an E.F.I. unit, recharge or replace battery to avoid damage to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU).

Failure to use this starting procedure can cause sparking, and the gases in the battery to explode.

a.Attach the end of the red jumper cable to the Positive terminal (+) of the charged battery.

b.Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the Positive terminal (+) of the low charge battery.

c.Attach the end of the black jumper cable to the Negative terminal of the charged bat- tery.

d.Attach the other end of the black jumper cable to the frame of the unit with the low charge battery.

6.Fuses: There is one fuse located in the wiring between the ignition and start switch and other electrical components. This is a stan- dard plug-in type automotive fuse rated at 7.5 amp.

7.Safety Switches: There are five safety switches in the electrical circuit which control the engine. They are (1) the blade clutch switch, (2) the parking brake switch, (3) the left and (4) the right steering lever switches and (5) the seat switch.They operate so that in order to start the engine, the blade clutch switch must be off, the parking brake must be engaged, and both steering levers must be opened-out to the side in the neutral position. Once the engine is started, the seat must be occupied and the parking brake must be released before either of the steering levers is folded up to the operating position or the engine’s electronic ignition will be grounded out and the engine will stop. Also, the seat must be occupied before the blade clutch switch can cause the blades to rotate.

8.Safety Switch Operation Checks: The fol- lowing operational checks should be made daily.

a.Blade Clutch Switch: Sit in the operator’s seat. With both steering levers opened-out in the neutral position and the parking brake engaged, turn the blade clutch switch “on” and try to start the engine. The engine should not start. If it does, the blade clutch switch must be replaced. If the engine does not start, turn the blade clutch switch “off” and start the engine. Now turn the blade clutch switch “on” and the blades should rotate. If the blades do not turn, the blade clutch switch must be replaced, the seat switch must be replaced or the elec- tric PTO clutch must be repaired. The air- gap should be checked every 100 hrs. (or less, if severe operating conditions exist such as when there are many on/off cycles, mulching operations, material col- lection systems used, and dusty/dirty con- ditions), and the air-gap adjusted if more than 0.025". To inspect, remove the “nega- tive” cable from the battery and all spark- plug wires. The air-gap should be checked with feeler gages in the three slots of the BBC (PTO Clutch). See page 22 for air gap

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Contents Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower Table of Contents Forward Safety Precautions General Safety OperationsGeneral Related to Fuel When MowingRelated to Batteries Page Shield Missing do not Operate Safety Decals and LabelsSpecifications Safety Awareness when Mowing When MowingOperating Instructions To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pat- tern Figure Fuel Shutoff Valve Check the fluid levels and tires Initial AdjustmentsInitial Operation Zero Turn Break-In And Operating ProceduresLubricate all fittings listed in the mainte- nance section OrientationStart the Engine Parking the Mower Mower Cutting BladesChanging a Blade Maintenance ServiceMower Deck Removing the Mower DeckHydraulic Oil Changing the Spindle AssemblyChanging the Blade Drive Belts Draining Hydraulic Oil Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switchElectrical Circuit Adding Hydraulic Oil use Rimula SAE15W40Jump Starting Battery RemovalInstalling the Battery Specific Gravity Freezing Temp FInflation Pressure TiresBrakes Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter ScrewStorage To Put the Mower Back in ServiceMaintenance Schedule If Mower is so equipped OIL ChartEnginge RPM Check and Adjustment High Speed Tracking AdjustmentDeck Center Anti-Scalp Roller Settings Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller SettingsLap Bar Adjustment Deck leveling Procedure Wiring Diagram Maintenance Record Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty Turf Equipment

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