Cub Cadet CC 30 H Operation Manual - Page 19

6. Remove the belt keeper (30" decks only) by removing the hex bolt (a) that secures it. See Figure 4-14. (a) Figure 4-14 7. Loosen the idler pulley (24" decks only) (a) by loosening the flange lock nut (b) that secures it, enough to allow clearance for the belt to move past it and off. Remove the belt by working it off of the deck drive pulley (c) and idler pulley (a). See Figure 4-15. (a) (b) (c) Figure 4-15 8. Change the belt then reinstall the all the components removed in the reverse order. 9. Feed the deck belt through the belt keeper rod and work it around and onto the PTO drive pulley as shown in Figure 4-9. Battery WARNING California PROPOSITION 65: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION If removing the battery for cleaning, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could result in serious damage to your engine's alternating system. Battery Failures Some common causes for battery failure are: • Incorrect initial activation • Overcharging • Freezing • Undercharging • Corroded connections These failures are NOT covered by your riding mower's warranty. Jump Starting WARNING Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch. 1. Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your tractor's discharged battery. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post of the jumper battery. 3. Connect the second cable (negative -) to the other post of the jumper battery. 4. Make the final connection on the engine block of the tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part to assure a good connection. CAUTION If the jumper battery is installed on a vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle's engine when jump starting your tractor. 5. Start the tractor as instructed in the Operation section of this manual. 6. Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in reverse order of connection. Charging WARNING Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge the battery in a well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances. CAUTION When charging your tractor's battery, use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid batteries. Read your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to charging your tractor's battery. Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings. If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery as follows: 1. For 30" deck models: a. Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10A. b. If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the charger indicates that charging is complete. If the charger is not automatic, charge for no fewer than eight hours. 2. For 24" deck models a. A separately available charging unit is available for this tractor. Instructions for using this feature will accompany the battery charging accessory. The charging unit will plug in right next to the battery as shown in Figure 4-16. To order the battery charger, see the Parts/ Warranty supplement sheet. Figure 4-16 Fuse One 5A fuse is installed in your tractor's wiring harness located just above the battery, under the left fender, to protect the tractor's electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage. If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor's engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown. It can be found at the rear of the riding mower, underneath the fender located by the battery. CAUTION Always use a replacement fuse with the same amperage capacity as the blown fuse. Blade WARNING Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade. WARNING Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for cracks or damage, especially after you've struck a foreign object. Do not operate the machine until damaged components are replaced. CAUTION If the cutting edge of the blade has previously been sharpened, or if any metal separation is present, replace the blades with new ones. The blade may be removed as follows. Note: It may be easier to change the blade by first removing the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Cutting Deck Removal earlier in this section) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside. It is possible to change the blade, however, with the deck still attached to the tractor. If attempting to change the blade with the deck still installed on the tractor, first move the deck lift lever to its highest cutting position. Section 4 - Product Care 19