Charging The Battery - Cub Cadet PRO X 648 Operator's Manual

SERVICE

Charging the Battery

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.
Only use the approved charger for your battery type. Reference your battery charger's Owner's
Manual prior to charging your riding mower's battery. Always follow its instructions and heed
its warnings.
1. Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the mower has been stored for a period of time.
Charge the battery as follows:
AGM Batteries
• An AGM battery charger should be used. Recommended charge rate is 1.1A to 14.8V.
• 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 (8) hours.
Lead Acid (Wet) Batteries
• A voltmeter or load tester should read 12.6 volts (DC) or higher across the battery
terminals (Figure 33).
Voltmeter
Reading
12.7
12.4
12.2
12.0
• Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps.
Servicing Electrical System
Fuse
The 25 amp fuse holder is located on the right side of the mower frame under the control panel. The fuse
is a standard plug-in type automotive fuse. Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. Check
the 25 amp fuse for any electrical problems.
If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the mower's electrical system checked by your
Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
Safety Interlock System & Switch Operation Checks
The following operational checks should be made daily with the mower on a flat surface and the wheels
blocked to prevent unintentional movement of the mower:
PTO Switch
1. Stand on the operator's platform. With the drive control levers in the neutral position and the
parking brake engaged, engage the PTO switch by pulling up on the knob and try to start the engine.
The engine should not start. If it does, the PTO switch must be replaced. See your Cub Cadet Service
Dealer.
2. If the engine does not start, disengage the PTO by pressing the knob down and start the engine. Now
engage the PTO and the blades should rotate.
3. If the blades do not turn, the PTO switch must be replaced, the platform switch must be replaced or
the electric PTO clutch must be repaired. See your Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
Parking Brake Switch
1. Stand on the operator's platform. With the drive control levers in the neutral position and the PTO
disengaged, release the parking brake and try to start the engine. The engine should not start.
2. If it does, the parking brake switch must be repositioned or replaced. See your Cub Cadet Service
Dealer. If the engine does not start, engage the parking brake and start the engine.
Operator's Presence Control Switch
WARNING
CAUTION
State of Charging
Charge Time
100% Full Charge
75% 90 Min.
50% 180 Min.
25% 280 Min.
Figure 33
PRODUCT CARE
1. With the drive control levers in the neutral position, the parking brake engaged and the PTO
disengaged, start the engine. Disengage the parking brake and step off of the operator's platform.
The engine should stop.
2. If the engine does not stop, the operator's platform switch must be replaced. See your Cub Cadet
Service Dealer.
3. With the drive control levers in the neutral position, the parking brake engaged and the PTO
disengaged, stand on the operator's platform and start the engine. Engage the PTO and the blades
should start to rotate. Step off of the operator's platform and the blades should stop.
4. If the blades do not stop when you step off of the operator's platform, the operator's platform switch
must be replaced. See your Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
Electric PTO Clutch
This clutch operates when the engine is running, the operator is on the operator's platform and the PTO
is engaged. This electric clutch is a normally trouble free device. If a problem develops and the blades
do not turn first check the 25 amp fuse, then investigate the wiring harness and the connections to the
platform switch, the PTO switch and the electric blade clutch. Then check the operator's platform switch,
the PTO switch and finally the electric blade clutch. If the PTO clutch is still not working properly, see an
authorized service dealer.
Rear Tire Removal
1. With the tires on the ground, loosen, but do not remove the four lug nuts (a) (Figure 34).
2. Elevate the mower so tire is off the ground.
3. Remove the four lug nuts to remove tire from mower.
4. With the mower elevated, use the four lug nuts to reinstall the tire onto the mower. Hand tighten
lug nuts.
5. Lower the mower so tire is on the ground.
6. Torque the lug nuts (a) to 65-70 ft-lbs (88.13-94.91 N-m). in a crisscross pattern.
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(a)
Figure 34