Service - Cub Cadet Tank SZ Operator's Manual

Service

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 box frame. To remove the
battery:
1. Remove the hold down strap.
2. Remove the hex screw and flange lock 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 screw and flange lick 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 Fig. 7-1.
Voltmeter State of
Reading Charge
12.7 100%
12.4
12.2
12.0
Figure 7-1
• 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 tractor with the low charge battery.
Charging
Time
Full Charge
75% 90 Min.
50% 180 Min.
25% 280 Min.
Servicing Electrical System
Fuse
There are two fuses located inside the left console. Lift the seat
and look down at the left console to find the location of the fuses.
One 30 amp fuse for the power steering and one 25 amp fuse the
ignition, PTO, etc. These are standard plug-in type automotive
fuses. Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. Check
the 30 amp fuse if the power steering is not working and check the
20 amp fuse for all other electrical problems.
If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the tractor's
electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
Safety Switch Operation Checks
The following operational checks should be made daily:
PTO Switch
1. Sit in the operator's seat. With the drive pedals are in the
neutral position and the parking brake engaged, engage
the PTO switch by pulling up on the knob and try to start
the engine. The engine should not start. If it does, the PTO
switch must be replaced. See an authorized service dealer.
2. If the engine does not start, disengage the PTO by pressing
the knob down and start the engine. Now enagage the PTO
and the blades should rotate.
3. If the blades do not turn, the PTO switch must be replaced,
the seat switch must be replaced or the electric PTO clutch
must be repaired. See an authorized service dealer.
Parking Brake Switch
• Sit in the operator's seat. With the drive pedals in the neutral
position and the PTO disengaged, release the parking brake
and try to start the engine. The engine should not start.
• If it does, the parking brake switch must be repositioned or
replaced. See an authorized service dealer. If the engine does
not start, engage the parking brake and start the engine.
Seat Switch
• With the drive pedals in the neutral position, the parking
brake engaged and the PTO disengaged, start the engine.
Now release the parking brake and raise up off the seat.
Release the operator's seat and the engine should stop. If
the engine does not stop, the seat switch must be replaced.
See an authorized service dealer.
• With the drive pedals in the neutral position, the parking
brake engaged and the PTO disengaged, sit in the operator's
seat and start the engine. Enagage the PTO and the blades
should start to rotate. Raise up slightly off the operator's seat
and the blades should stop. If the blades do not stop when
you dismount from the operator's seat, the seat switch must
be replaced. See an authorized service dealer.
Electric PTO Clutch
This clutch operates when the engine is running, the operator is in
the operator's seat and the PTO is engaged. This electric clutch is a
normally trouble free device. If a problem develops and the blades
do not turn, first check the 20 amp fuse, then investigate the wiring
harness and the connections to the seat switch, the PTO switch
and the electric blade clutch. Then check the seat switch, the PTO
switch and finally the electric blade clutch. If the PTO clutch is still not
working properly, see an authorized service dealer.
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