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Cleaning Battery and Terminals
1.
Remove battery from vehicle. Always remove negative
cable first when disconnecting.
2.
Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking
soda to one gallon of water.
3.
Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
4.
Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
5.
Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminals to
prevent corrosion.
6.
Install battery. Always install negative cable last when
connecting.
Jumping Battery
WARNING:
Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. Warm to 60 degrees F (16 degrees C). Do not
smoke near battery and wear eye protection and
gloves when handling battery.
1.
Connect positive (+) jumper cable to booster battery
positive (+) post (A). See Fig. 5-2.
2.
Connect the other end of positive (+) jumper cable to the
disabled vehicle battery positive (+) post (B).
3.
Connect negative (-) jumper cable to booster battery
negative (-) post (C).
4.
Connect the other end (D) of negative (-) jumper cable to
a metal part of the disabled machine frame away from
battery.
5.
Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine
for several minutes.
6.
Carefully disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse
order: negative cable first and then the positive cable.
IMPORTANT:
Alternator will not charge unless battery has
minimum of 11 volts. Unit will not run if battery voltage is
below 11.
Charging Battery
WARNING:
Charge battery in a well ventilated area
and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as
on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas appliances.
If the vehicle has not been put into use for an extended period of
time, charge the battery with an automotive type 12-volt charger
for a minimum of one hour at six amps.
Tire Pressure
WARNING:
Explosive separation of tire and rim
parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly.
Do not stand in front or over tire assembly when
inflating.
The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately
14-18 psi for all tires. Overinflating above recommended tire
pressure can reduce the life of the tire. Check tire pressure before
driving the vehicle.
Operator Protective Structure (OPS)
Periodically (at least every six months) visually inspect the OPS
and seat belt assemblies for damage and loose fasteners. If
damage is noted, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
If an accident has occurred which may have damaged the OPS,
have the OPS thoroughly inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer.
WARNING:
To ensure the structural integrity of the
OPS to provide operator protection, do not attempt
to straighten or weld the OPS. A damaged OPS
should be replaced.
If the OPS is removed for any reason, make sure the proper
hardware is used to reinstall it, and that the recommended
torque values are applied to the fasteners.
If you are not installing new bolts when replacing or reinstalling
the OPS, apply Loctite ® 242 to the threads of the bolts that were
removed. Torque the bolts to 50 to 55 ft. lbs.
Figure 5-2
Jumper Cables
Booster Battery
Disabled Battery
D
C
B
A
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