Cub Cadet Big Country 640 Operator's Manual page 13

Engine
Read the Engine operator's manual for any service or
maintenance information pertaining to the engine.
Filling Fuel Tank
• Stop the vehicle on a level surface and apply
parking brake.
• Turn the ignition key to the STOP position and
remove the key.
• Allow engine to cool several minutes before you
add fuel.
• Clean area around fuel cap and remove cap.
See Figure 13.
• Fill tank with fresh, unleaded, regular grade fuel
only to bottom of filler neck. Use a minimum of 87
octane.
• After refueling, make sure tank cap is closed
securely.
Fuel Cap
Figure 13
Battery
WARNING:
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.
If removing the battery for any reason,
IMPORTANT:
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 to 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.
The battery produces
• 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 60 degrees F (16
degrees C). 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.
D
a
B
Disabled Battery
Charging
WARNING:
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.
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Jumper Cables
C A
Booster Battery
Figure 14
Charge battery in a well