Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 34

HEX
SCREW
BATTERY TRAY
Figure 6-8
6. Lift the battery out off the battery tray and remove
from the tractor.
7. Position the new battery and lower into the battery
tray.
8. Install the drain tube onto the battery and secure
with the hose clamp.
9. Hook the holddown rod into the previously noted
battery tray hole, then rotate the rod around and
over the battery.
10. Align the LH side of the holddown rod with the hole
in the battery tray and secure with hex screw
remove earlier.
11. Connect the positive cable to the positive terminal
of the battery, then connect the negative cable to
the negative terminal.
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.
• Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger at
a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps.
Voltmeter State of
Reading Charge
12.7 100%
12.4 75%
12.2 50%
12.0 25%
HEADLIGHTS
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS when replacement of
head lamp bulbs is necessary.
Replace headlight bulbs as follows: (See Figure 6-9)
1. Fully raise the hood of the tractor.
HOLDDOWN
ROD
ROTATE
UPWARD
Charging
Time
Full Charge
90 Min.
180 Min.
280 Min.
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2. Unplug the wire harness leads from the headlight
socket terminals. Note which wire connects to
each terminal before disconnecting.
3. Rotate the socket assembly approximately 1/4 turn
to align the socket tab with the reflector housing
notch; then withdraw the bulb and socket
assembly from the reflector housing.
4. Push the bulb inward and turn counterclockwise to
remove from the socket.
SOCKET TAB
REFLECTOR
NOTCH
Figure 6-9
5. Align a locking post of the bulb base with the notch
in the socket, then push the bulb inward and turn
clockwise to lock
6. Align the socket tab with the notch of the reflector
housing; then push the socket inward and turn as
necessary to lock the socket in the housing:
7. Connect the wire harness leads to the appropriate
socket terminals.
FUSES
Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement.
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS. If the electrical system
does not function, check the fuses.
To replace a fuse, pull the old fuse from the fuse holder
and install the new fuse.
MOUNTING TIRES ON THE RIM
WARNING: Do not mount a tire unless
you have the proper equipment. Do not
inflate the tire above the recommended
pressure. Do not stand over the tire
assembly when inflating. Accidental over
inflation could cause an explosive sepa-
ration of the tire and rim, which could
result in serious injury of death.
After mounting a new or old tire on the rim, inflate it to
20 pounds (maximum) pressure to seat the tire bead
on the rim flange. Then deflate the tire to the correct
operating pressure.
NOTE: After the first 10 hours of operation, check and
re-torque the rear wheel lug nuts (both sides) to 35 ft-
lbs to make sure they are properly tightened.
TERMINAL
SOCKET
REFLECTOR
HOUSING