Cub Cadet SC2400 Inspecting the Battery, Removing and Installing the Battery, E F C D A Be, 15-3

15. SERVICING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

■Inspecting the Battery

The battery used on your tractor is a maintenance-free design, and you must not add electrolyte or recharge it. When the engine is off, measure the voltage on the battery across the positive and negative posts. If the reading is 11 V or lower, replace the battery with a new one.

■Removing and Installing the Battery

(A)Black / yellow negative (–) cable

(B)Negative terminal

(C)Red positive terminal cover

(D)Black positive (+) cable

(E)Threaded rods

(F)Bracket

1. Removing the Battery

1.Park the tractor safely and securely.

2.Open the rear grille screen.

3.Disconnect the black / yellow negative (–) cable from the battery.

4.Remove the nuts from threaded rods.

5.Remove the threaded rods and bracket.

6.Pull out the battery backward around 4 in. (100 mm).

7.Pull back the red positive terminal cover and disconnect the black positive (+) cable.

8.Remove the battery.

(E) (F) (C)

(D)

(A)

(B)(E)

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