Section 4: Maintenance; Battery - Cub Cadet RZT 42 Operator's Manual

SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE

ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Engine maintenance procedures and schedules can
be found in the engine manual found at the back of
this manual. Follow those schedules for performing
engine maintenance.
Using the Engine Oil Drain Valve
• Locate the oil drain valve on the right side of the
engine.
• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See
Figure 23.
• Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual)
onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of
the hose into an appropriate oil collection
container with a capacity great enough to collect
the used oil (1.6 qts.;1.5 liters).
Turn and
Pull Out
Oil Drain
Valve
Figure 23
• Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil. See Figure 23.
• After draining the oil, remove the drain hose,
push the drain valve in and rotate clockwise to
lock in the closed position. Push the protective
cap back onto the drain valve.
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE
The zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated
hydrostatic pumps, motors, and transaxles that are
sealed and do not require regular maintenance.
All service work on the hydrostatic transmissions
should be performed by your Cub Cadet dealer.
GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION
WARNING:
• Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the
eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected area
immediately with clean cold water. If there is any
further discomfort, seek prompt medical attention.
• If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean
water, then neutralize with a solution of ammonia/
water or baking soda/water.
• NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger
clips to the battery while the charger is turned on,
as it can cause sparks.
Protective
Cap
Oil Drain
Hose
21
• Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes, matches,
lighters) away from the battery. The gas gener-
ated during charging can be combustible.
• As a further precaution, only charge the battery in
a well ventilated area.
• Always shield eyes and protect skin and clothing
when working near batteries.
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 REMOVAL
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
The battery is located on the right/rear of the tractor
beneath the seat box frame. To remove the battery:
• Remove the two hex tapping screws from the bat-
tery holddown bracket and remove the bracket.
Use care to avoid losing the trim strip from the
bottom of the bracket. See Figure 24.
Battery Holddown
Bracket
Figure 24
• Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut secur-
ing the black negative battery lead to the negative
battery post (marked NEG). Move the cable away
from the negative battery post.
• Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut secur-
ing the red positive battery lead to the positive
battery post (marked POS).
• Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor.
Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the
reverse order.
WARNING: Always connect the positive
lead to the battery before connecting the
negative lead. This will prevent sparking
or possible injury from an electrical short
caused by contacting the tractor body with
tools being used to connect the cables.
Hex Tapp Screw
Trim Strip