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S
ection
4 — S
ervice
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Always keep the battery cables and
terminals clean and free of corrosion.
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Avoid tipping. Even a sealed battery will
leak electrolyte when tipped.
Warning!
Batteries contain
sulfuric acid and may emit
explosive gases. Use extreme
caution when handling batteries.
Keep batteries out of the reach of
children.
Battery Storage
1.
When storing the tractor for extended
periods, disconnect the negative battery
cable. It is not necessary to remove the
battery.
2.
All batteries discharge during storage.
Keep the exterior of the battery clean,
especially the top. A dirty battery will
discharge more rapidly.
3.
The battery must be stored with a full
charge. A discharged battery can freeze
sooner than a charged battery. A fully
charged battery will store longer in cold
temperatures than hot.
4.
Recharge the battery before returning to
service. Although the tractor may start,
the engine charging system may not
fully recharge the battery.
Removing the Battery
1.
Slide the seat all the way forward.
2.
Remove the hex washer screw securing the
battery hold-down bracket to the frame.
Then flip the battery hold-down bracket up
to free the battery. See Figure 4-5
Figure 4-5
3.
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.
4.
Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut
securing the red positive battery lead to
the positive battery post (marked POS).
5.
Carefully lift the battery out of the
tractor.
NOTE:
On some models it may be
necessary to slide the battery left or
right to remove it.
6.
Install the battery by repeating the
above steps in the reverse order.
Using the Transmission Bypass Rods
If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you
wish to move the tractor, the two hydrostatic
transmissions are equipped with a bypass
rod that will allow you to manually move the
tractor short distances.
Warning!
Do not tow the
tractor, even with the bypass rod
engaged. Serious transmission
damage will result from doing so.
1.
Engage the transmission bypass valves
by pulling the bypass lever (a) upward
and all the way back. See Figure 4-6.
(a)
Figure 4-6
2.
To release the bypass lever (a), push the
lever forward.
Hydrostatic Transmission
Your zero turn tractor is equipped with dual
integrated hydrostatic pumps/transaxles that
are sealed and are maintenance-free. However,
this model is equipped with a transmission oil
expansion reservoir. Under normal operating
conditions, the oil level in the expansion
reservoir does not need to be checked and
no additional oil is needed. If checking the
reservoir oil level, proceed as follows:
Warning!
Check the oil level
ONLY before starting the tractor
when the transmission oil is fully
cooled.
1.
Clean the reservoir cap and the area
around the cap to prevent debris from
contaminating the transmission oil. See
Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7
2.
Turn the reservoir cap counter-clockwise
to remove, then check the oil level in the
reservoir. Oil should be visible at the
bottom of the cup, but the oil level must
NOT be above the “FULL COLD” line. See
Figure 4-7. DO NOT FILL THE RESERVOIR.
3.
If necessary to add oil because of some
type of leakage, use Cub Drive System
Fluid Plus (Shell TT-SB) or Castrol™ (Syntec®)
Edge™ 5W50 and add only enough oil to
bring the level to the “FULL COLD” line.
Reinstall the cap and fully tighten.
NOTE:
Prior to the initial operation of the
tractor, the oil level in the reservoir may
be slightly higher than the maximum
due to air in the oil lines. Operation of
the tractor will eventually purge the air
from the lines and the oil level will settle
to the maximum.
Tractor Storage
If your tractor is not going to be operated
for an extended period of time (30 days to
approximately six months), the tractor should
be prepared for storage. Store the tractor in a
dry and protected location. If stored outside,
cover the tractor (including the tires) to protect
it from the elements. The procedures outlined
below should be performed whenever the
tractor is placed in storage.
1.
Change the engine oil and filter following
the instructions provided in the Engine
Operator’s Manual packed with this
manual.
Warning!
Never store the tractor
with fuel in the tank indoors or in
poorly ventilated enclosures,
where fuel fumes may reach an
open flame, spark or pilot light as
on a furnace, water heater,
clothes dryer, etc.
2.
If storing the tractor for 30 days or more:
a.
To prevent gum deposits from
forming inside the engine’s
carburetor and causing possible
malfunction of the engine,
the fuel system must be either
completely emptied, or the
gasoline must be treated
with a stabilizer to prevent
deterioration.
Warning!
Fuel left in the fuel
tank deteriorates and will cause
serious starting problems.
b.
Use a fuel stabilizer
for storage
between 30 and 90 days
:
•
Read the product
manufacturer’s
instructions and
recommendations.
•
Add to clean, fresh
gasoline the correct
amount of stabilizer
for the capacity
(approximately 3 gallons)
of the fuel system.
•
Fill the fuel tank with
treated fuel and run the
engine for 2-3 minutes
to get stabilized fuel into
the carburetor.
