Service
7
WARNING!
Before performing
any service, place
the PTO switch
in the "OFF" position,
engage
the
parking
brake lever, turn the ignition
key to the
"OFF" position
and remove the key from the switch.
Battery Removal
WARNING!
Battery
posts, terminals
and related
accessories
contain
lead and lead compounds.
Wash
hands after handling.
The battery
is located
beneath
the seat box frame. To remove the
battery:
1.
Push down and back on the battery
hold-down
bracket as
shown in Fig. 7-1 to free it from the seat mount
frame.
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. 7-2.
Voltmeter
Stateof
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 7-2
Charge the battery
with a 12-volt battery
charger at a
MAXIMUM
rate of 10 amps.
Servicing Electrical System
A fuse is installed
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,
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.
Relaysand Switches
There are several safety switches
in the electrical
system. Ira
function
of the safety interlock
system described
earlier is not
functioning
properly,
have the electrical
system checked
by your
Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
Figure 7=1
2.
Remove the hex cap screw and sems 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 cap screw and seres 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.