Cub Cadet 8354 Re-charging the Battery, Battery Storage, Servicing the Electrical System Fuses

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Maintain the battery electrolyte level in each cell. Keep each cell filled to the bottom of the ring in each vent hole. Fill with distilled water if necessary. See Figure 75.

Deficient Correct Excessive

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Ring

Battery Electrolyte Level

Figure 75

Re-charging the Battery

Remove the vent caps from the battery. Check each cell and fill to the bottom of the ring in each vent hole with distilled water.

Connect the positive lead from the charger to the positive battery terminal, then the negative lead to the negative terminal.

Avoid quick charging as it may shorten the lifetime of the battery. Use a slow charge rate to charge the battery. The charging rate should be between 5 and 7 amps.

Check the electrolyte level two hours after charging is completed and correct it, if necessary, by adding distilled water.

Battery Storage

When storing the tractor for extended periods, disconnect the battery cables. Removing the battery from the unit is recommended.

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. As the battery discharges, the electrolyte is weak- ened and will freeze at a higher temperature.

Recharge the battery every month in hot weather seasons or every two months in cold seasons.

SERVICING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUSES

Fuse Box

WARNING: Always replace blow fuses with fuses of the same rating. Using incorrect fuses could cause damage to the tractors wire harnesses. Never use a wire, coin, or any other conductive material to replace a fuse.

If one of the electrical circuits does not work, check the appropriate fuses first.

Locate the fuse box on the lower left side of the pedestal near the clutch pedal. See Figure 76.

Fuse Box

Figure 76

Remove the cover from the fuse box.

Carefully pull out the appropriate fuse(s) and check for a blown fuse. Replace with the same size fuse. See Figure 77.

GOODBAD

Figure 77

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyTo the Owner Table of ContentsCalling Service Information Plate Engine Serial no Recording Model and Serial Number InformationTractor General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesPage Page Do not Slope OperationChildren Operating the PTO Safety Frame RopsService Page Safety Labels Safety Labels Ignition Switch Controls and FeaturesSwitches and Dash Mounted Controls PTO Switch Light SwitchTurn Signal Switch Hazard Lamp SwitchInstrument Panel Forward/Reverse Shift LeverHand Throttle Lever Tachometer Hourmeter Brake Pedals Right and Left Floor Board and Fender Mounted ControlsClutch Pedal Auxiliary Hydraulics Lever Optional Foot ThrottleMain Shift Lever Hi-Lo Range Shift LeverBrake Pedal Lock Differential Lock PedalHydraulic Control Levers Mid PTO Lever Seat Adjustment LeverFueling the Tractor OperationRollover Protective Structure Rops PRE-STARTING ChecksStarting the Engine NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresDriving the Tractor Stopping the EngineStopping the Tractor Driving on Roadways Turning the TractorDriving on Slopes Travel Speeds Check While OperatingUsing the Position Control and Draft Control Levers Using the Differential LockUsing the Front Wheel Drive Penetration w/Draft Control Only Using the MID PTOUsing the Drawbar Ground Penetration w/Draft Control and Position SurfaceCheck Links Using the Three Point HitchTop Link Lifting RodsTractor Weighting Using Remote Hydraulics OptionalAdjusting Front Axle AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Adjusting Front Wheel TOE-INBrake Adjustment Adjusting the FAN Belt TensionClutch Adjustment To Adjust Adjusting the Micro Switch HeightAdjusting Rear Wheel Tread Width Checking Steering Wheel General Information MaintenanceLubrication Table Service Intervals Operation to Lubrication and Maintenance ChartFuel System Accessing the Engine CompartmentChecking the Fuel Lines Bleeding the Fuel SystemServicing the Fuel Filter Adding Engine Oil Engine OIL and OIL FilterChecking the Engine Oil Level Changing Engine Oil and Filter Changing the Transmission Oil and Filter Transmission OIL and OIL FilterChecking the Transmission Oil Level Changing the Front Axle Oil Servicing the Front AxleChecking the Front Axle Oil Lever Adding Front Axle OilDraining the Clutch Housing Servicing the AIR CleanerChecking and Adding Coolant Checking and Cleaning Radiator ScreenServicing the Cooling System Lubricating the Tractor Changing the CoolantChecking the Radiator Hoses Brake pedal shaft both sides. See Figure Battery Maintenance Servicing the BatteryGeneral Battery Information Battery RemovalFuse Box Re-charging the BatteryBattery Storage Servicing the Electrical System FusesMain Slow Blow Fuse Tire MaintenanceTractor Storage When Engine is Difficult To Start TroubleshootingEngine Troubleshooting When Color of Exhaust Is Especially Bad When Output Is InsufficientWhen Tractor Does Not Move While Engine Is Running When Engine Suddenly StopsWhen the Engine Must Be Stopped Immediately Tractor TroubleshootingCondition of Battery Cause Countermeasures Battery TroubleshootingModel SpecificationsPTO CLEVELAND, Ohio CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX