Off-Season Storage; Battery Disposal - Cub Cadet Ultima ZT Series Operator's Manual

(a)
a
(b)
b
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3. When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are installed so
that the wings are pointing upward toward the top of the
deck.
4. Tighten the hex nuts (a) to 450 - 600 in- lbs. (50.8-67.8 N-m).
5. Reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation).

Off-Season Storage

STORING THE TRACTOR
• Allow the tractor to cool in an open area before storing.
• Do not park the tractor near any flammable materials (wood,
cloth or chemicals) or any open flames or other potential
source of ignition (furnace, water heater or any other type
of heater).
• Remove all combustible materials from the tractor before
storing. Empty cargo boxes, grass catchers or containers.
REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE
1. Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the
recommended pressures.
2. Drive the tractor without a load to make certain all the tractor
systems are functioning properly.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
c
(c)
BATTERY STORAGE
1. The battery should be stored with a full charge. A discharged
battery can freeze faster than a charged battery in cold
temperatures.
2. The battery charger should remain connected to the charging
port on the tractor when not in use.
3. If keeping the charger connected during off-season storage is
not possible, the battery should be fully charged once every
month.
NOTE: It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge the
battery. Leaving the battery connected to the charger for more
than 4 hours will not damage the battery.
4. Battery should not be kept in a discharged state. Permanent
damage to the battery can occur.
5. Fully recharge the battery before returning to service.

Battery Disposal

DISPOSING OF DAMAGED OR WORN-OUT BATTERY
The following toxic and corrosive material is used in this
battery: LITHIUM-ION, a toxic material.
Do not use broken or cracked batteries, even if there is
no leakage. Replace damaged or worn-out batteries with
new batteries. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR BATTERIES!
Repair attempts may result in severe personal injury, due
to explosion or electrical shock.
To avoid personal injury and damage to the environment:
• Do not attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery
components. Do not open or mutilate the battery. If a leak
develops, released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic. Do
not get the solution in your eyes or on your skin, and do not
swallow it.
• Do not dispose of the battery in the regular household trash.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode.
• Do not dispose of the battery where it will become part of any
waste landfill or municipal solid waste stream.
• Contact your local authorized service dealer for proper
battery recycling.
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