Battery
Battery
Battery
4.
4.
4.
To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal
To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal
To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal
amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the
amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the
amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- to 30°
cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- to 30°
cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- to 30°
angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to
angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to
angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to
lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to
lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to
maintain proper blade balance. See Fig. 7-6.
maintain proper blade balance. See Fig. 7-6.
maintain proper blade balance. See Fig. 7-6.
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
If the cutting edge of the blade has
If the cutting edge of the blade has
If the cutting edge of the blade has
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
previously been sharpened, or if any metal separation is present,
previously been sharpened, or if any metal separation is present,
previously been sharpened, or if any metal
If removing the battery, disconnect the
If removing the battery, disconnect the
If removing the battery, disconnect the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, followed by the
replace the blades with new ones.
NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, followed by the
replace the blades with new ones.
NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, followed by the
separation is present, replace the blades with new
POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always
POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always
POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always
ones.
WARNING!
WARNING!
A poorly balanced blade will cause
A poorly balanced blade will cause
connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
WARNING!
excessive vibration, may damage to the tractor and/or result in
excessive vibration, may damage to the tractor and/or result in
A poorly balanced blade will cause
NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
personal injury.
personal injury.
excessive vibration, may damage to the tractor and/
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or result in personal injury.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
Never jump start a damaged or frozen
Never jump start a damaged or frozen
Never jump start a damaged or frozen
Figure -6
Figure -6
battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and ignitions are
battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and ignitions are
battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and ignitions are
5.
5.
5.
Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. Grind
Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. Grind
Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. Grind
off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.
off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.
off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.
metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with
NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with
NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with
the side of the blade marked ''Bottom'' (or with a part number
the side of the blade marked ''Bottom'' (or with a part number
the side of the blade marked ''Bottom'' (or with a part number
1.
1.
1.
Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your
Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your
Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your
stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the
stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the
stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the
tractor's discharged battery.
tractor's discharged battery.
tractor's discharged battery.
operating position.
operating position.
operating position.
Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post
Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post
Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post
2.
2.
2.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Use a torque wrench to tighten the
Use a torque wrench to tighten the
Use a torque wrench to tighten the
of the jumper battery.
of the jumper battery.
of the jumper battery.
blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 lbs-ft and 90 lbs-ft.
blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 lbs-ft and 90 lbs-ft.
blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 lbs-ft
Connect the second cable (negative –) to the other post of
Connect the second cable (negative –) to the other post of
Connect the second cable (negative –) to the other post of
3.
3.
3.
and 90 lbs-ft.
the jumper battery.
the jumper battery.
the jumper battery.
4.
4.
4.
Make the final connection on the engine block of the
Make the final connection on the engine block of the
Make the final connection on the engine block of the
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part
to assure a good connection.
to assure a good connection.
to assure a good connection.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
If the jumper battery is installed on a
If the jumper battery is installed on a
If the jumper battery is installed on a
vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle's engine when
vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle's engine when
vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle's engine when
jump starting your tractor.
jump starting your tractor.
jump starting your tractor.
5.
5.
5.
Start the tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of
Start the tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of
Start the tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of
this manual).
this manual).
this manual).
6.
6.
6.
Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper
Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper
Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper
cables, in reverse order of connection.
cables, in reverse order of connection.
cables, in reverse order of connection.
Battery
Battery
Battery
Charging
Charging
Charging
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
:
:
:
while charging. Charge the battery in a well ventilated area and
while charging. Charge the battery in a well ventilated area and
while charging. Charge the battery in a well ventilated area and
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater,
keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater,
keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater,
lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to
lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid batteries. Read
use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid batteries. Read
use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid batteries. Read
CAUTION:
NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, followed by the
your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to charging your
your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to charging your
your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to charging your
POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always
POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always
NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first,
tractor's battery. Always follow its instructions and heed its
tractor's battery. Always follow its instructions and heed its
tractor's battery. Always follow its instructions and heed its
connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-
warnings.
warnings.
warnings.
NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE
If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period
If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period
If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period
(Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
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Jump Starting
NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
of time, charge the battery as follows:
of time, charge the battery as follows:
of time, charge the battery as follows:
WARNING!
WARNING!
1.
1.
1.
Jump Starting
Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes.
Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes.
Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes.
battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and ignitions are
battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and ignitions are
If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the
If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the
If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the
WARNING!
off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.
off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.
charger indicates that charging is complete. If the charger is not
charger indicates that charging is complete. If the charger is not
charger indicates that charging is complete. If the charger is not
battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and
automatic, charge for no fewer than eight hours.
automatic, charge for no fewer than eight hours.
automatic, charge for no fewer than eight hours.
ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.
1.
1.
Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your
Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your
Fuse
Fuse
Fuse
tractor's discharged battery.
tractor's discharged battery.
1.
Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your
Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post
Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post
2.
2.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
tractor's discharged battery.
of the jumper battery.
of the jumper battery.
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine
Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post
2.
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
3.
3.
Connect the second cable (negative –) to the other post of
Connect the second cable (negative –) to the other post of
of the jumper battery.
the jumper battery.
the jumper battery.
A 20 Amp fuse is installed in your tractor's wiring harness to
A 20 Amp fuse is installed in your tractor's wiring harness to
A 20 Amp fuse is installed in your tractor's wiring harness to
3.
Connect the second cable (negative –) to the other post of
protect the tractor's electrical system from damage caused by
protect the tractor's electrical system from damage caused by
protect the tractor's electrical system from damage caused by
4.
4.
Make the final connection on the engine block of the
Make the final connection on the engine block of the
the jumper battery.
excessive amperage.
excessive amperage.
excessive amperage.
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part
4.
to assure a good connection.
Make the final connection on the engine block of the
to assure a good connection.
If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor's engine
If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor's engine
If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor's engine
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part
will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not
will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not
will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
to assure a good connection.
blown. It is located under the hood, mounted behind the top of
blown. It is located under the hood, mounted behind the top of
blown. It is located under the hood, mounted behind the top of
vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle's engine when
vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle's engine when
the dash panel on the support bar.
the dash panel on the support bar.
the dash panel on the support bar.
CAUTION:
jump starting your tractor.
jump starting your tractor.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle's
CAUTION:
engine when jump starting your tractor.
same amperage capacity as the blown fuse.
same amperage capacity as the blown fuse.
same amperage capacity as the blown fuse.
5.
5.
Start the tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of
Start the tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of
this manual).
this manual).
5.
Start the tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of
6.
6.
Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper
Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper
Tires
Tires
Tires
this manual).
cables, in reverse order of connection.
cables, in reverse order of connection.
6.
Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper
Charging
Charging
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
cables, in reverse order of connection.
pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
WARNING!
WARNING!
Charging
while charging. Charge the battery in a well ventilated area and
while charging. Charge the battery in a well ventilated area and
WARNING!
keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater,
keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater,
space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
while charging. Charge the battery in a well
The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10
The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10
The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10
ventilated area and keep away from an open flame
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
psi for the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires. Refer to the
psi for the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires. Refer to the
psi for the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires. Refer to the
or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater,
use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid batteries. Read
use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid batteries. Read
tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or
tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or
tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or
furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to charging your
your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to charging your
maximum psi. Do not overinflate.
maximum psi. Do not overinflate.
maximum psi. Do not overinflate.
CAUTION:
tractor's battery. Always follow its instructions and heed its
tractor's battery. Always follow its instructions and heed its
Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow
Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow
Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow
warnings.
warnings.
use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid
unevenly.
unevenly.
unevenly.
batteries. Read your battery charger's Owner's
If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period
If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
Manual prior to charging your tractor's battery.
of time, charge the battery as follows:
of time, charge the battery as follows:
Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings.
1.
1.
Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes.
Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes.
Several components must be removed and special tools used in
Several components must be removed and special tools used in
Several components must be removed and special tools used in
If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period
order to change the tractor's transmission drive belt. See your
order to change the tractor's transmission drive belt. See your
order to change the tractor's transmission drive belt. See your
If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the
If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the
of time, charge the battery as follows:
Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced
Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced
Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced
charger indicates that charging is complete. If the charger is not
charger indicates that charging is complete. If the charger is not
1.
Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes.
automatic, charge for no fewer than eight hours.
automatic, charge for no fewer than eight hours.
If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the
Fuse
Fuse
charger indicates that charging is complete. If the charger is not
automatic, charge for no fewer than eight hours.
WARNING!
WARNING!
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine
Batteries give off an explosive gas
Batteries give off an explosive gas
Batteries give off an explosive gas
When charging your tractor's battery,
When charging your tractor's battery,
When charging your tractor's battery,
If removing the battery, disconnect the
If removing the battery, disconnect the
If removing the battery, disconnect the
Never jump start a damaged or frozen
Never jump start a damaged or frozen
Never jump start a damaged or frozen
Before servicing, repairing, or
Before servicing, repairing, or
Before servicing, repairing, or
If the jumper battery is installed on a
If the jumper battery is installed on a
If the jumper battery is installed on a
Always use a replacement fuse with the
Always use a replacement fuse with the
Always use a replacement fuse with the
Never exceed the maximum inflation
Never exceed the maximum inflation
Never exceed the maximum inflation
Batteries give off an explosive gas
Batteries give off an explosive gas
Batteries give off an explosive gas
When charging your tractor's battery,
When charging your tractor's battery,
When charging your tractor's battery,
Before servicing, repairing, or
Before servicing, repairing, or
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