Charging The Battery; Battery Removal; Servicing Electrical System; Deck Removal - Cub Cadet Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual

Service
7
WARNING! Before performing any service, place
the PTO switch in the "OFF" position, engage the
parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the
"OFF" position and remove the key from the switch.
Battery Removal
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash
hands after handling.
The battery is located beneath the seat frame. To remove the battery:
1. Push down and back on the battery hold-down bracket as
shown in Fig. 7-1 to free it from the seat mount frame.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Figure 7=1
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.
Remove the hex cap screw and seres nut securing 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.
Charging the Battery
Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor has
been stored for a period of time.
A voltmeter or load tester should read 12.6 volts (DC) or
higher across the battery terminals. See Fig. 7-2.
Voltmeter Stateof Charging
Reading Charge Time
12.7 100% Full Charge
12.4 75% 90 Min.
12.2 50% 180 Min.
12.0 25% 280 Min.
Figure 7-2
Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger at a
MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps.
Servicing ElectricalSystem
A fuse is installed to protect the tractor's electrical system from
damage caused by excessive amperage. Always use the same
capacity fuse for replacement. If the electrical system does not
function, check for a blown fuse.
If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the tractor's
electrical system checked byyour Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
Relaysand Switches
There are several safety switches in the electrical system. Ira
function of the safety interlock system described earlier is not
functioning properly, have the electrical system checked by your
Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
DeckRemoval
Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows:
1. Move the tractor to a level surface, disengage the PTO, stop
the engine, and set the parking brake.
2. Remove the lock rod by pressing the pedal forward to release
tension then rotate the lock rod until the end of the rod points
upward and slide it out of the deck height bracket. See Fig. 7-3.
Highest
Lowest
Mowing
g Position
J Position
L
Figure 7-3
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