Battery, Fuse | Cub Cadet 1212 specification

The drive pedal is properly adjusted when the hole found in the double idler bracket has approximately 1-3/8" of travel with ten pounds of pressure applied to the drive pedal. See Figure 19.

Double Idler

Bracket

Hole				Idler
				Idler
				Adj. Rod

Front of Tractor

NOTE: View shown from above tractor.

Figure 19

Adjust the drive pedal after replacing the drive belts on your tractor, if necessary, as follows:

•Locate the speed control assembly on the underside of the steering support bracket. See Figure 20.

	Idler	Place Wrenches Here
	Adj. Rod	Place Wrenches Here
	Adj. Rod

Neutral

Return

Bracket

Hairpin

Clips

Drive Pedal	Speed Control
Return Spring	Assembly

Figure 20

•Remove both hairpin clips from the pin which is fastened to the speed control assembly (be careful not to lose the small flat washers found on the pin). See Figure 20.

•Remove the drive pedal return spring.

•Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove the pin from the speed control assembly. See Figure

20.

Thread the idler adjustment rod inward or outward to lengthen or shorten the travel of the double idler bracket until proper adjustment is achieved.

•Reassemble by following the above steps in reverse order.

BATTERY

The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked.

•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 the terminals and over the positive terminal boot.

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

IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, 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.

Charging

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

WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive gas during and for some time after charging. Charge battery in a well ventilated area and do not allow a spark or an open flame near the battery.

FUSE

A fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage. Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor’s engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown.

It can be found under the hood mounted behind the top of dash panel on the support bar. Pull the fuse from its holder and compare it with Figure 21 to determine if it is good or bad.

GOODBAD

Figure 21