Cub Cadet Big Country 431D, Руководство оператора

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SECTION 4: SERVICING YOUR UTILITY VEHICLE
Lubrication
Front Axle Lubrication
• Lubricate one grease fitting on each axle with 2 or 3
shots of grease every 50 hours.
Engine
Read the Honda Engine operator’s manual for any
service or maintenance information pertaining to the
engine.
Filling Fuel Tank
• Stop the vehicle on a level surface and apply
parking brake.
• Turn the ignition key to the STOP position and
remove the key.
• Allow engine to cool several minutes before you
add fuel.
• Clean area around fuel cap and remove cap.
See Figure 14.
• Fill tank with fresh, unleaded, regular grade fuel
only to bottom of filler neck. Use a minimum of 87
octane.
• After refueling, make sure tank cap is closed
securely.
Figure 14
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.
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-
free. Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid
can not be added.
IMPORTANT:
If removing the battery for any reason,
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s
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 change the polarity and cause damage to your
engine’s alternating system.
Clean Battery and Terminals
• Remove battery from vehicle. Always remove
negative cable first when disconnecting.
• Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of
baking soda to one gallon of water.
• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire
brush until bright.
• Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminals
to prevent corrosion.
• Install battery. Always install negative cable last
when connecting.
Jumping a 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.
• Connect positive (+) jumper cable to booster
battery positive (+) post (A). See Figure 15.
• Connect the other end of positive (+) jumper cable
to the disabled vehicle battery positive (+) post (B).
• Connect negative (-) jumper cable to booster
battery negative (-) post (C).
• Connect the other end (D) of negative (-) jumper
cable to a metal part of the disabled machine frame
away from battery.
• Start the engine of the disabled machine and run
machine for several minutes.
• Carefully disconnect the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order: negative cable first and then the
positive cable.
Figure 15
Charging
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.
Fuel Cap
B
C A
D
Disabled Battery
Booster Battery
Jumper Cables