Cub Cadet SC2400 manual Installing the Battery, Cleaning the Battery and Terminals, 15-4

15. SERVICING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2. Installing the Battery

1.Install the battery onto the tractor.

2.Connect the black positive (+) cable to the battery and then put the red positive terminal cover on the terminal.

3.Install the threaded rods and bracket and, retighten the nuts. Avoid over-tightening.

4.Connect the black / yellow negative (–) cable.

5.Apply petroleum jelly to the battery terminals to protect them against corrosion.

6.Close the rear grille screen.

■Cleaning the Battery and Terminals

1.Disconnect the battery cables, black / yellow negative

(–) cable first, and remove the battery.

2.Dissolve four tablespoons of baking soda in 1 gallon of water to prepare a solution. Use this solution to wash the battery. Be very careful not to allow the solution to enter the battery cells.

3.Rinse the battery with water and allow it to dry.

4.Clean the terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush to remove corrosion.

5.Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to the battery terminals to protect them against corrosion.

6.Install the battery.

7.Connect the black positive (+) cable first, then connect the black / yellow negative (–) cable.

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