Cub Cadet Z-Force SX 54 Operator's Manual page 9

Connecting the Battery Cables
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
When attaching battery cables, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your
equipment may have been left disconnected from
the terminals at the factory. To connect the battery
cables, proceed as follows:
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.
(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
1. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the
positive battery terminal and attach the red
cable to the positive battery terminal (+) with
the bolt (a) and sems nut (b). See Figure 2-9.
(b)
(b)
(a)
(a)
Figure 2-9
Notes
2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the black
cable to the negative battery terminal (–) with
the bolt (a) and sems nut (b). See Figure 2-9.
3. Position the red rubber boot (c) over the
positive battery terminal to help protect it
from corrosion.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after
the date shown on top/side of battery,
charge the battery as instructed in the
Product Care section prior to operating
the tractor.
Install the Rear Hitch Bracket
1. Remove the hex flange screws (a) and flange
lock nuts (b) that secure the hitch bracket (c) to
the bumper. See Figure 2-10.
(c)
(c)
(a)
(a)
(b)
(b)
Figure 2-10
2. Install the hitch bracket as shown in Figure
2-11 and secure with the hex flange screws
and flange lock nuts removed in Step 1.
(c)
(a)
(a)
(b)
Figure 2-11
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