Cub Cadet 3184 Battery Removal, Headlight Bulb Replacement, Battery Maintenance, Battery Storage

Reflector Notch

Figure 17

Socket Tab

Battery Removal

The battery is located under the dash panel in the frame pedestal.

To remove the battery:

•Open the tractor hood by lifting it at the notches in the side panels.

•Remove the upper baffle of the bulkhead from the front of the dash panel by lifting upward on the locking tab on each side of the baffle.

•Pull the upper end of the rubber battery strap rearward to unhook it from the tab on the pedestal.

•Loosen the negative battery cable clamp and disconnect the negative lead from the battery first; then disconnect the positive lead from the battery.

•Carefully lift the battery up and out of the tractor.

Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the reverse order.

Always connect the positive lead to the battery before connecting the negative lead.

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 itself more rapidly.

•The battery must be stored with a full charge. A discharged battery will freeze at a higher temperature.

Specific Gravity	Freezing Point
1.265	–71°F
1.250	–62°F
1.200	–16°F
1.150	5°F
1.100	16°F

•Recharge the battery before returning to service; or every two months, whichever comes first.

Headlight Bulb Replacement

Replace headlight bulbs as follows: (See Figure 17)

Terminal

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.

Socket

Reflector Housing

• The battery should be kept clean. Any deposits of acid should be neutralized with baking soda and

water. Be careful not to get this	1.	Unplug	the	wire harness		leads
solution in the cells.		from	the	headlight		socket
• Avoid tipping the battery. Even a		terminals.		Note	which	wire
“sealed” battery will leak electrolyte		connects to each terminal before
when tipped.		disconnecting.
Battery Storage	2.	Rotate	the	socket	assembly as
• When storing the tractor for extended		follows to remove from the
periods, disconnect the battery		reflector housing:

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