Cub Cadet 18M Operator's Manual page 15

Figure 5-5
Figure 5-6
IMPORTANT: When replacing battery pack in handle
panel, battery pack must be positioned with the
positive terminal to the left side and the negative
terminal to the right side of panel (Positive terminal
is closest to the key switch), Figure 5-6. Replacing
battery pack incorrectly will cause serious damage.
4. Reattach battery cover to battery housing by securing
with the two screws removed earlier, making sure
to snap the wire conduit on the left into place on the
housing.
5. Fold handles back up and tighten handle knobs.
WARNING: Do not remove the battery
pack from the electric starter housing
for any reason other than replacement.
Figure 5-7
Charging Battery (If Equipped)
WARNING: The battery contains cor-
rosive fluid and toxic material; handle
with care and keep away from children.
Do not puncture, disassemble, mutilate
or incinerate the battery. Explosive
gases could be vented during charging
or discharging. Use in a well ventilated
area, away from sources of ignition.
NOTE: The special designed plug on the charger will
only fit into the plug on the battery box.
WARNING: Use only the battery
charger supplied with this mower.
1. Plug the battery charger into the port on the underside
of the battery housing, Figure 5-7.
2. Insert the battery charger plug into a standard 120
volt household outlet. See Figure 5-7. Charge battery
for 8 to 10 hours before initial use. Do not charge
longer than 12 hours. The battery should only need
to be charged upon initial setup and after any other
extended periods of non-use.
IMPORTANT: Always plug charger lead into battery pack
lead first, and then insert battery charger plug into 120
volt standard household outlet. Follow this order of action
every time you charge the battery.
3. After charging, disconnect charger plug from outlet
first, then disconnect charger lead from battery.
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Maintenance
WARNING
The battery contains
corrosive fluid and
toxic material; handle
with care and keep
away from children.
Do not puncture,
disassemble, mutilate
or incinerate the
battery. Explosive
gases could be
vented during charg-
ing or discharging.
Use in a well venti-
lated area, away from
sources of ignition.
Use only the battery
charger supplied with
this mower.
NOTE: The engine
can be started manu-
ally if the fuse burns
out.