Cub Cadet Battery Removal, Replacement and Deck Removal Guide for LT1042, LT1045, LT1050 Models

Battery

The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be added.

•Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build-up.

•After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals

•Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting.

IMPORTANT: If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could change the polarity and cause damage to your engine’s alternating system.

Jump Starting

WARNING: Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.

•Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your tractor’s discharged battery.

•Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post of the jumper battery.

•Connect the second cable (negative –) to the other post of the jumper battery.

•Make the final connection on the engine block of the stalled tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part to assure a good connection.

IMPORTANT: If the jumper battery is installed on a vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle’s engine when jump starting your tractor.

•Start the tractor (as instructed on page 13).

•Set the tractor’s parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in reverse order of connection.

•Allow the tractor’s engine to run in the FAST position for at least 15 minutes to allow the alternating system time to charge the battery.

Charging

If the unit has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with an automotive- type 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at a maximum of six amps.

WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge battery in a well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

Cutting Deck Removal

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

•Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake.

•Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

•Remove the deck belt from around the tractor’s electric PTO clutch (refer to Changing the Deck Belt).

•Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of the deck.

•Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor and release it.

•Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 21.

Support Pin

Figure 21

•Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.

•Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way.

•Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.

•Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor.

Changing The Transmission Drive Belt

NOTE: Several components must be removed and special tools (i.e. air/impact wrench) used in order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have your drive belt replaced.