Cub Cadet 1863 User Manual

NOTE
All batteries discharge during storage.
4. R e charge battery whenever the specific gravity is
less than 1.225, before returning to service or
every two months, whichever comes first.
COMMON CAUSES FOR BATTERY FAILURE
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
A WARNING
When removing the battery, follow this order
of disassembly to prevent your wrench from
shorting against the frame.
Battery removal:
1. Remove the Negative cable.
2. Remove the Positive cable.
Battery installation:
1. Attach the Positive cable.
2. Attach the Negative cable.
JUMP STARTING
A WARNING
Failure to use this starting procedure could
cause sparking, and the gases in either bat¬
tery could explode.
1. Attach the first jumper cable from the positive ter¬
minal of the good battery to the positive terminal
of the dead battery.
2. Attach the second jumper cable from the negative
terminal of the good battery to the FRAME OF
THE UNIT WITH THE DEAD BATTERY.
TIRES
Keep the pneumatic tires properly inflated. Over¬
inflation will cause operator discomfort. Underinflation
will cause short tire life.
Inflate the front and rear tires for normal or heavy load
operations as shown in the following table:
Tire Size Pounds per Square Inch
Front Tires
16x6.50-8 12
Rear Tires
23 x 10.50-12 10
Always see that the tire valve caps are in place and
tightened securely to prevent loss of air and protect
the valve core and stem.
Do not overload the tractor tires by mounting equip¬
ment on the tractor which exceeds the load capacity of
the size of the tires on the tractor.
MOUNTING TIRES ON THE RIM
A WARNING
Do not mount a tire unless you have the
proper equipment. Do not inflate tire above
the recommended pressure. Do not stand in
front of or over tire assembly when inflating.
Explosive separation of tire and rim can
cause injury or death.
After mounting a new or old tire on the rim, inflate it to
20 pounds 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 retorque the wheel lug nuts (both sides)
to 35 ft-lbs. to make sure they have seated
properly.
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Cub Cadet 1863 Specifications

General

Engine Power	18 hp
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Cylinders	2
Drive	2WD
Number of speeds	Infinite
Axles	2
Front tire size	16x6.5-8
Rear tire size	23x10.5-12
Cutting Height	1.5-4 inches
Deck Material	Steel
Engine	Kohler Command
Brakes	Disc