Cub Cadet Challenger 400LX Operation Manual - Page 15

3. Locate the transaxle below the cargo bed in the rear of the vehicle. 4. Access drain plug on underside of machine and remove plug. See Figure 6-6. Drain Plug Figure 6-6 5. Allow oil to drain into a suitable container. 6. Check O-ring on drain plug and replace if missing, damaged or in poor condition. 7. Remove fill plug. See Figure 6-7. Fill Plug Figure 6-7 8. Add 24 oz of Shell Spirax 80W-90 GL5 oil part no. 490-000-V045 through the fill plug port. 9. Re-Install fill plug. See Figure 6-7. Adjusting the Throttle Cable An adjustment is provided in the throttle cable, should such an action ever be necessary. Locate the adjustment nut in the throttle cable running along the right side of the unit in front of the rear tire. See Figure 6-8. 1. Slide the rubber boot back that covers the adjustment nut and the locking nut. 2. Loosen the locking nut and thread the adjustment nut inward or outward in order to maintain at minimum 1/16 of an inch play in the cable when the pedal is in a fully released (idle) position. 3. Once adjustment is complete, retighten the locking nut. 6. Install battery. Always install negative cable last when connecting. Locking Nut Charging Battery WARNING: Charge 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. If the vehicle has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with an automotive type 12V charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps. The Low Voltage Indicator on the instrument cluster will illuminate when your battery reaches 11.6 volts. Adjustment Nut Figure 6-8 Parking Brake Adjustment If the vehicle's rear wheels can roll with the parking brake set, then the park brake is in need of adjustment. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the brake properly adjusted. Battery Jumping Battery WARNING: Do not attempt to jump start a battery. Do not smoke near battery and wear eye protection and gloves when handling battery. IMPORTANT: If your battery is dead, then follow the instructions for charging the battery. Fuses 1. Remove hood latches and lower the hood. See Figure 6-9. WARNING: The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. Do not smoke near battery. Wear eye protection and gloves when handling the battery. Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts or between the positive battery post or terminal and adjacent metal parts. The battery is sealed and is maintenance free. Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be added. WARNING: California Proposition 65 Warning: 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. 2. IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from its terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could cause damage to your engine's charging system. Figure 6-9 Remove the Acc (accessory) electrical fuse and replace if needed with proper rated amp fuse. See Figure 6-10. Acc Fuse Cleaning Battery and Terminals 1. Remove battery from vehicle. Always remove negative cable first when disconnecting. 2. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water. 3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. 4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. 5. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminals to prevent corrosion. Figure 6-10 3. Raise and secure hood. 4. Raise the driver's seat. Section 6 - Maintenance & Service 15