Service; Battery Removal; Deck Removal; Charging The Battery - Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual

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Service

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:
1.
Remove the hold down straps.
2.
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.
3.
Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut securing the red
positive battery lead to the positive battery post (marked
POS).
4.
Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor.
5.
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 Figure 1-1.
Voltmeter
State of
Reading
Charge
12.7
100%
12.4
12.2
50%
12.0
Figure 1-1
Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger at a
MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps.
Jump Starting
WARNING!:
Failure to use this starting procedure
can cause sparking, and the gases in the battery to
explode.
1.
Attach the end of the red jumper cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the charged battery.
2.
Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the
positive terminal (+) of the low charge battery.
3.
Attach the end of the black jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the charged battery.
4.
Attach the other end of the black jumper cable to the
frame of the unit with the low charge battery.
Charging
Time
Full Charge
75%
90 Min.
180 Min.
25%
280 Min.
Servicing Electrical System
There is one fuse located in the wiring between the battery and
ignition start switch. This is a standard plug-in type automotive fuse
rated at 20 amp. 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 by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
There are several safety switches in the electrical system (PTO
Switch, PTO Clutch, Parking Brake/Drive Control Lever Switch, Seat
Switch and No Cut in Reverse Switch). If a function of the safety
interlock system described earlier is not functioning properly, have
the electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer.

Deck Removal

WARNING!
The muffler at the rear of the tractor
may be extremely hot, and could cause serious
burns. Use extreme caution when near the muffler.
Allow the muffler to fully cool before removing the
belt from the PTO pulley.
Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows:
1.
Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both
spark plug caps.
2.
Place the deck lift pedal in the lowest mowing position and
replace the pin in front of pedal in the deck height bracket
to secure it in place.
NOTE: There is a certain amount of spring tension due to the
weight of the deck. When removing the lift linkage from the
deck the tension of the springs will go from the deck to the
deck lift pedal. Not capturing the deck lift pedal while removing
the lift linkage from the deck will cause it to snap back.
3.
Reduce the tension on the PTO belt by moving the idler arm
lever toward the back of the tractor, then remove the belt
from the pulley. See Figure 1-2.
Idler Arm Lever
Figure 1-2
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