Cub Cadet 1030 User Manual

CHARGING THE BAHERY
The engine on your rear engine lawn tractor is
equipped with an alternator. The current for the bat¬
tery charger alternator is unregulated. During normal
operation, it is only necessary to charge the battery:
1. When it is activated for the first time.
2. Before winter storage.
3. Before using the lawn tractor after winter storage.
When charging the battery after it is in operation,
SLOW CHARGE (DO NOT FAST CHARGE) at a
maximum bench rate of 1.4 amperes for a period of
14-16 hours. DO NOT CHARGE LONGER THAN 30
HOURS.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
1. Check periodically (every two weeks or before
and after charging) to be sure electrolyte level is
above the lowest line on battery. Add only dis¬
tilled water or good quality drinking water.
NEVER add additional acid or other chemicals to
battery after initial activation.
2. The battery should be checked with a hydrometer
after every 25 hours of operation. If the specific
gravity is less than 1.225, remove battery and
recharge.
3. Coat the terminals and exposed wiring with a thin
coat of grease or petroleum jelly for longer ser¬
vice and protection against electrolyte corrosion.
4. The battery should be kept clean. Any deposits of
acid should be neutralized with soda and water.
Be careful not to get this solution in the cells.
BAHERY STORAGE
1. Charge battery using normal methods. NEVER
store discharged battery as it will not recover.
2. When storing battery for extended periods, dis¬
connect battery cables. Removing battery from
unit is recommended.
3. Store in cold, dry place.
4. Recharge battery whenever the specific gravity is
less than 1.225, before returning to service, or
every two months, whichever occurs first.
COMMON CAUSES FOR BATTERY FAILURE ARE:
1. Overcharging
2. Undercharging
3. Lack of water
4. Loose hold downs and/or corroded connections
5. Excessive loads
6. Battery electrolyte substitutes
7. Freezing of electrolyte
NOTE: THESE FAILURES DO NOT CONSTITUTE
WARRANTY.
BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION
WARNING: When removing the battery,
follow this order of disassembly to pre¬
vent the screwdriver from shorting
against the frame.
1. Remove the Negative cable.
2. Remove the Positive cable.
To install the battery;
1. Attach the Positive cable.
2. Attach the Negative cable.
JUMP STARTING
1. Attach the first jumper cable from the Positive ter¬
minal of the good battery to the Positive terminal
of the dead batter^^
2. Attach the second jumper cable from the
Negative terminal of the good battery to the
FRAME OF THE UNIT WITH THE DEAD BAT¬
TERY.
A WARNING: Failure to use this starting
procedure could cause sparking, and the
gas in either battery could explode.
TIRES
Recommended operating tire pressure is approxi¬
mately 12 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire manu¬
facturer’s recommended pressure). Maximum tire
pressure under any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal
tire pressure should be maintained on all tires.
When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim is
clean and free of rust. Lubricate both the tire and rim
generously. Never inflate to over 30 p.s.i. to seat
beads.
A WARNING: Excessive pressure (over 30
p.s.i.) when seating beads may cause
tire/rim assembly to burst with force suf¬
ficient to cause serious injury.
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
NOTE: It is recommended that the entire instructions
on belt removal and replacement be read before
changing the belts.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine.
2. Remove the deck as described in the separate
deck manual.
3. U nhook the idler spring from the lawn tractor
frame. See figure 15. Loosen the bolt which
secures the belt keeper to the idler pulley.
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Cub Cadet 1030 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	1030
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English