Cub Cadet CC 760ES CC 760ES Operator's Manual - Page 25

5. Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked ''Bottom'' (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position. caution: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 ft-lbs and 90 ft-lbs. caution: The cutting blades must be installed perpendicular to each other. If the blades cannot be installed perpendicular to each other, the blade timing belt must be reset. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the deck's timing belt reset. Trail Shield Battery (Electric Start Models Only) 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. caution: If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. 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. warning! Never operate the mower without the trail shield in place and working. Failure to do so can 1. result in personal injury. 2. To replace the trail shield, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the screw which secures the trail shield to the right 3. side of the mower. See Fig. 7-7. 4. Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your mower's discharged battery. Connect the other end of the cable to the positive (+) post of the jumper battery. Connect the second cable negative (-) to the other post of the jumper battery. Make the final connection on the engine block of the mower, away from the battery. Attach to an 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 mower. Figure 7-7 2. Bow the trail shield inward on each side to release it from the mower frame. 3. Install the replacement trail shield by following the steps above in reverse order. 5. Start the mower (as instructed in the Operation section of this manual). 6. Remove 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 mower's battery, use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid batteries. Read your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to charging your mower's battery. Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings. If your mower has not been put into use for an extended period of time, set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes before charging battery. 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. Section 7 - Service 25