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• Loosen the cable clamp of the black negative
battery lead, then lift the negative cable and its
terminal cover off the negative battery post
(marked NEG). Move the cable away from the
negative battery post.
• Repeat the above procedure to remove the
cable and cover from the positive battery post
(marked POS).
• Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor.
Install the battery by repeating the above steps in
the reverse order.
WARNING: Always connect the posi-
tive lead to the battery before con-
necting the negative lead. This will pre-
vent sparking or possible injury from
an electrical short caused by contact-
ing 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.
• Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery
charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
The battery is filled with battery acid and then
sealed at the factory. However, even a
“maintenance free” battery requires some
maintenance to ensure its proper life cycle.
• Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a
battery terminal sealer, or coat the terminals
with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly, to
protect against corrosion.
• Always keep the battery cables and terminals
clean and free of corrosion.
• Always keep the terminal covers in place and
closed over the battery terminals.
• Avoid tipping. Even a sealed battery will leak
electrolyte when tipped.
BATTERY STORAGE
• When storing the tractor for extended periods,
disconnect the negative battery cable. It is not
necessary to remove the battery.
• All batteries discharge during storage. Keep the
exterior of the battery clean, especially the top.
A dirty battery will discharge more rapidly.
• The battery must be stored with a full charge. A
discharged battery can freeze sooner than a
charged battery. A fully charged battery will
store longer in cold temperatures than hot.
• Recharge the battery before returning to service.
Although the tractor may start, the engine charg-
ing system may not fully recharge the battery.
HEAD LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
The tractor is equipped with headlights. If one of the
bulbs should burn out, replace the bulb as follows:
• Fully raise the hood.
• Pull the wire harness plug from the bulb/socket
assembly to unplug the wire harness. See
Figure 35.
Figure 35
• Turn the bulb/socket assembly approximately a
quarter turn counterclockwise to align its tabs
with the notches of the reflector, then remove
from the reflector.
• Replace with a new bulb/socket assembly (Cub
Cadet No. 725-04084).
• Align the tabs of the new bulb/socket assembly
with the notches of the reflector and insert the
bulb.
• Turn the bulb/socket assembly clockwise to
lock in place. Push the wire harness plug fully
into the bulb socket.
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.
BULB/SOCKET
ASSEMBLY
WIRE
HARNESS
PLUG
REFLECTOR