Cub Cadet GT 2148 Garden Tractor GT 2148 Operator's Manual - Page 25
Charging The Battery, Battery
View all Cub Cadet GT 2148 Garden Tractor manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Page 25 highlights
Service 7 Battery Common Causes For Battery Failure 1. Overcharging 2. Undercharging 3. Loose and/or corroded connections 4. Excessive loads 5. Freezing of electrolyte * These causes do not constitute warranty in the event of a battery failure. Battery Removal or Installation WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash Hands after handling. When removing the battery, disconnect the battery cables in the following order to avoid arcing and the resulting sparks: Battery Removal 1. Disconnect the Negative cable. 2. Disconnect the Positive cable. When installing the battery, connect the battery cables in the following order: Battery Installation 1. Connect the Positive cable. 2. Connect the Negative cable. To replace the battery, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the negative cable from the negative terminal of the battery, then remove positive cable from the positive terminal. 2. Remove the hex screw securing the LH side of the hold down rod to the battery tray. See Figure 7-1. 3. Note which battery tray hole the RH side of the hold-down rod is hooked into. 4. Rotate the hold-down rod upward, over and around the battery to unhook from the battery tray. 5. Lift the battery out off the battery tray and remove from the tractor. 6. Position the new battery and lower into the battery tray. 7. Hook the hold-down rod into the previously noted battery tray hole, then rotate the rod around and over the battery. 8. Align the LH side of the hold-down rod with the hole in the battery tray and secure with hex screw remove earlier. 9. Connect the positive cable to the positive terminal of the battery, then connect the negative cable to the negative terminal. 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 Figure 7-2. Voltmeter Reading 12.7 12.4 12.2 12.0 State of Charge Charging Time 100% 75% 50% 25% Full Charge 90 Min. 180 Min. 280 Min. Figure 7-2 • Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps. Hold Down Rod Hex Screw Rotate Upward Battery Tray Figure 7-1 25