Storage Of The Battery; Common Causes For Battery Failure; Battery Removal Or Installation - Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual

STORAGE OF THE BATTERY

1. When storing the tractor for extended periods,
disconnect the negative battery cable. It is not
necessary to remove the battery.
2. All batteries discharge during storage. Keep the
exterior of the battery clean, especially the top. A
dirty battery will discharge more rapidly.
3. The battery must be stored with a full charge. A
discharged battery can freeze sooner than a
charged battery. A fully charged battery will store
longer in cold temperatures than hot.
4. Recharge the battery before returning to service.
Although the tractor may start, the engine charging
system may not fully recharge the 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,
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.
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 the positive
cable from the positive terminal.
2. Remove the wing nut securing the LH mounting
rod to the mounting tab on the left side of the
bulkhead (Refer to Figure 26). Pull the rod
downward from the bulkhead tab.
terminals and related
WING NUT
MOUNTING ROD
3. Rotate the mounting rod fully upward toward the
dash panel to provide clearance for battery
removal (Refer to Figure 26).
4. Pull downward on the bottom of the battery
holddown strap to release it from the tab beneath
the battery tray.
5. Loosen the hose clamp and pull the drain tube
from the battery.
6. Lift the battery upward and remove from the left
side of the tractor.
7. Install the new battery from the left side of the
tractor and lower into the battery tray.
8. Install the drain tube onto the battery and secure
with the hose clamp.
9. After making sure the holddown is securely looped
around the tab on top of the pedestal, stretch the
battery holddown strap downward across the front
of the battery and loop around the tab below the
battery tray.
10. Rotate the mounting rod downward and insert
through the bottom of the hole in the bulkhead
mounting tab (Refer to Figure 26).
11. Install the wing nut onto the mounting rod, but do
not tighten until after the side panels are installed.
12. Connect the positive cable to the positive terminal
of the battery, then connect the negative cable to
the negative terminal.
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ROTATE
HOLDDOWN
UPWARD
STRAP TAB
HOLDDOWN
STRAP
Figure 26