15
S
ection
6 — M
aintenance
& S
ervice
6.
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nstall battery. Always install negative cable
last when connecting.
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 12V charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps.
The Low Voltage Indicator on the instrument cluster will
illuminate when your battery reaches 11.6 volts.
Jumping Battery
WARNING:
Do not attempt to jump
start a battery. Do not smoke near
battery and wear eye protection and
gloves when handling battery.
IMPORTANT:
If your battery is dead, then follow the
instructions for charging the battery.
Fuses
1.
Remove hood latches and lower the hood.
See Figure 6-9.
Figure 6-9
2.
Remove the Acc (accessory) electrical fuse and
replace if needed with proper rated amp fuse.
See Figure 6-10.
Acc Fuse
Figure 6-10
3.
Raise and secure hood.
4.
Raise the driver’s seat.
3.
Once adjustment is complete, retighten the
locking nut.
Adjustment Nut
Locking Nut
Figure 6-8
Parking Brake Adjustment
If the vehicle’s rear wheels can roll with the parking
brake set, then the park brake is in need of adjustment.
See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the brake properly
adjusted.
Battery
WARNING:
The battery produces a
flammable and explosive gas. Do not
smoke near battery. Wear eye
protection and gloves when handling
the battery. Do not allow direct metal
contact across battery posts or
between the positive battery post or
terminal and adjacent metal parts. The
battery is sealed and is maintenance
free. Acid levels cannot be checked
and fluid can not be added.
WARNING:
California Proposition 65
Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
IMPORTANT:
If removing the battery for any
reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black)
wire from its terminal first, followed by the
POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the
battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red)
wire to its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the
wires are connected to the correct terminals;
reversing them could cause damage to your
engine’s charging system.
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.
3.
Locate the transaxle below the cargo bed in
the rear of the vehicle.
4.
Access drain plug on underside of machine
and remove plug. See Figure 6-6.
Drain
Plug
Figure 6-6
5.
Allow oil to drain into a suitable container.
6.
Check O-ring on drain plug and replace if
missing, damaged or in poor condition.
7.
Remove fill plug. See Figure 6-7.
Fill
Plug
Figure 6-7
8.
Add 24 oz of Shell Spirax 80W-90 GL5 oil part
no. 490-000-V045 through the fill plug port.
9.
Re-Install fill plug. See Figure 6-7.
Adjusting the Throttle Cable
An adjustment is provided in the throttle cable,
should such an action ever be necessary. Locate the
adjustment nut in the throttle cable running along
the right side of the unit in front of the rear tire. See
Figure 6-8.
1.
Slide the rubber boot back that covers the
adjustment nut and the locking nut.
2.
Loosen the locking nut and thread the
adjustment nut inward or outward in order to
maintain at minimum 1/16 of an inch play in
the cable when the pedal is in a fully released
(idle) position.
