Rear Wheels; Front Wheels; Tire Pressure - Cub Cadet 435A Operator's Manual

If the vehicle has not been put into use for an extended
period of time, charge the battery with an automotive type
12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps.
Replacing Headlights
The headlights are held in place by a rubber seal around
the perimeter of the headlight which creates a snug fit
onto the fender. See Figure 16.
Figure 16
1. Remove the headlight by pulling it out of the fender.
2. Disconnect headlight from wire connector.
3. Reattach the wire connector to new headlight and
push the headlight into opening in fender.
Replacing Warning Lights
1. Raise hood to get access to under the dash panel.
2. Remove the appropriate bulb socket and replace bulb.
3. Reattach socket and lower hood. Secure hood to fender.
Fuses
1. Unlatch and lift hood forward to get access to under
the dash panel.
2. Remove the appropriate electrical fuse and replace
with proper amperage fuse. (See schematic under
hood)
3. Reattach socket and lower hood. Secure hood to
dash.

Tire Pressure

WARNING: Explosive separation of tire
and rim parts is possible when they are
serviced incorrectly. Do not stand in front
or over tire assembly when inflating.
The recommended operating tire pressure is ap-
proximately 5-7 psi for all tires. Overinflating above
recommended tire pressure can reduce the life of the tire.
Check tire pressure before driving the vehicle.
NOTE: For high loads 8-10 psi is recommended for all
tires. The recommended tire pressure while using the
snow plow option is 8-12 psi in the front tires.
Wheel Replacement
WARNING: Using an unstable lifting
device and vehicle support may result in
bodily injury. Use a safe lifting device and
supports to work on raised vehicle.

Rear Wheels

1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface and apply parking
brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position and
remove the key.
3. Loosen but do not remove the five lug nuts from the
axle hub. See Figure 17.
Figure 17
4. Raise rear of vehicle with a safe lifting device and
place support stands under vehicle.
5. Remove the five lug nuts and rear wheel. Place new
wheel on the axle hub and secure with nuts.
6. Tighten nuts diagonally until snug.
7. Remove support stands and lower vehicle.
8. Finish tightening the nuts to 55-60 lb-ft using a
torque wrench.

Front Wheels

1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface and apply parking
brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position and
remove the key.
3. Remove plastic dust cap.
4. Loosen 3/4" hex head screw.
5. Raise front of vehicle with a safe lifting device and
place support stands under vehicle.
6. Remove screw and front wheel. Place new wheel on
front axle hub and secure with screw and Loctite 242.
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Servicing Your
Utility Vehicle
WARNING
Explosive separation
of tire and rim parts
is possible when
they are serviced
incorrectly. Do not
stand in front or
over tire assembly
when inflating.
Using an unstable
lifting device and
vehicle support may
result in bodily
injury. Use a safe
lifting device and
supports to work on
raised vehicle.