Cub Cadet 414 - Manual (Page 13)

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Figure 13
Battery
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.
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-
free. Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid
can not be added.
IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason,
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 change the polarity and cause damage to your
engine’s alternating system.
Clean Battery and Terminals
• Remove battery from vehicle. Always remove
negative cable first when disconnecting.
• Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of
baking soda to one gallon of water.
• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire
brush until bright.
• Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminals
to prevent corrosion.
• Install battery. Always install negative cable last
when connecting.
Jumping a Battery
WARNING: Do not attempt to jump start a
frozen battery. Warm to 16 degrees C (60
degrees F). Do not smoke near battery and
wear eye protection and gloves when
handling battery.
• Connect positive (+) jumper cable to booster
battery positive (+) post (A). See Figure 14.
• Connect the other end of positive (+) jumper cable
to the disabled vehicle battery positive (+) post (B).
• Connect negative (-) jumper cable to booster
battery negative (-) post (C).
• Connect the other end (D) of negative (-) jumper
cable to a metal part of the disabled machine frame
away from battery.
• Start the engine of the disabled machine and run
machine for several minutes.
• Carefully disconnect the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order: negative cable first and then the
positive cable.
Figure 14
Charging
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 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six
amps.
Replacing Headlights
Headlights
The headlights are held in place by a rubber seal
around the perimeter of the headlight which creates a
snug fit onto the fender. See Figure 15.
• Remove the headlight by pulling it out of the fender.
• Disconnect headlight from wire connector.
• Reattach the wire connector to new headlight and
push the headlight into opening in fender.
Figure 15
Fuel Cap
B C A
D
Disabled Battery Booster Battery
Jumper Cables
Rubber Seal