Service

Battery Removal

Warning! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

The battery is located on the right/rear of the tractor beneath the seat box frame. To remove the battery:

1.Remove the hold down strap.

2.Remove the hex screw and flange lock nut securing the black negative battery lead to the negative battery post

(marked NEG). Move the cable away from the negative battery post.

3.Remove the hex screw and flange lock nut securing the red positive battery lead to the positive battery post (marked

POS).

4.Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor.

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

Warning! Always connect the positive lead to the battery before connecting the negative lead. This will prevent sparking or possible injury from an electrical short caused by contacting the tractor body with tools being used to connect the cables.

Charging the Battery

Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor has been stored for a period of time.

•A voltmeter or load tester should read 12.6 volts (DC) or higher across the battery terminals. See Fig. 7-1.

Voltmeter

State of

Charging

Reading

Charge

Time

12.7

100%

Full Charge

12.4

75%

90 Min.

 

 

 

12.2

50%

180 Min.

12.0

25%

280 Min.

 

Figure 7-1

 

•Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps.

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Jump Starting

WARNING! Failure to use this starting procedure can cause sparking, and the gases in the battery to explode.

1.Attach the end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal (+) of the charged battery.

2.Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal (+) of the low charge battery.

3.Attach the end of the black jumper cable to the negative terminal of the charged battery.

4.Attach the other end of the black jumper cable to the frame of the unit with the low charge battery.

Servicing Electrical System

Fuse

There is one fuse located in the wiring between the ignition start switch and other electrical components. This is a standard plug- in type automotive fuse rated at 20 amp. Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. If the electrical system does not function, check for a blown fuse.

If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the tractor’s electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer.

Safety Switch Operation Checks

The following operational checks should be made daily:

PTO Switch

1.Sit in the operator’s seat. With the speed control pedals in the neutral position and the parking brake engaged, turn the PTO switch “ON” and try to start the engine. The engine should not start. If it does, the PTO switch must be replaced. See an authorized service dealer.

2.If the engine does not start, turn the PTO switch “OFF” and start the engine. Now turn the PTO switch “ON” and the blades should rotate.

3.If the blades do not turn, the PTO switch must be replaced, the seat switch must be replaced or the electric PTO clutch must be repaired. See an authorized service dealer.

Parking Brake Switch

•Sit in the operator’s seat. With the speed control pedals in the neutral position and the PTO switch “OFF”, release the parking brake and try to start the engine. The engine should not start.

•If it does, the parking brake switch must be repositioned or perhaps replaced. See an authorized service dealer. If the engine does not start, engage the parking brake and start the engine.

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