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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 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.
•  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.
Voltmeter  
Reading
State of  
Charge
Charging  
Time
12.7 100% Full Charge
12.4 75% 90 Min.
12.2 50% 180 Min.
12.0 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.
Figure 7-1