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Cub Cadet RZT54 User Manual

Cub Cadet RZT54
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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:
Remove the two hex tapping screws from the battery 
hold-down bracket and remove the bracket. Use care
to avoid losing the trim strip from the bottom of the
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Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut securing the 2.
black negative battery lead to the negative battery
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negative battery post.
Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut securing the 3.
red positive battery lead to the positive battery post

Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor.
Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the 5.
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.
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or higher across the battery terminals. See Figure 7-2.
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Servicing Electrical System
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from damage caused by excessive amperage. Always use the
same capacity fuse for replacement. If the electrical system
does not function, check for a blown fuse. See Figure 7-3.
If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the
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Relays and Switches
There are several safety switches in the electrical system. If
a function of the safety interlock system described earlier is
not functioning properly, have the electrical system checked
by your Service Dealer.
Deck Removal
Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows:
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stop the engine, and set the parking brake.
Move the deck gauge wheels or rollers to their highest 2.
setting (lowest deck setting).
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the bottom of the engine, using one of the following
two methods.
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
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Releasing Belt Tension with the Idler Pulley
Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the 
position that provides the most horizontal run of the
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on the bottom of the engine.
Voltmeter
Reading
State of
Charge
Charging
Time
  Full Charge
  
  
  280 Min.
Battery Hold Down
Hex Tap
Trim
Figure 7-1
Figure 7-2
Service
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Cub Cadet RZT54 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine Power24 HP
Engine BrandKohler
Engine Displacement725cc
Cutting Width54 inches
Fuel Capacity3.5 gallons
TransmissionHydrostatic
Deck ConstructionFabricated
Blades3
Deck MaterialSteel
Turning Radius0 inches
Warranty3-year limited

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