Cub Cadet Z-Force Pro Operator's Manual page 20

Service
Charging the Battery
Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after
the tractor has been stored for a period of time.
• A voltmeter or load tester should read
12.6 volts (DC) or higher across the
battery terminals. See Figure 4-1.
Voltmeter State of
Reading Charge
12.7 100%
12.4 75%
12.2 50%
12.0 25%
Figure 4-1
• Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery
charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps.
Servicing Electrical System
A fuse is installed to protect the tractor's electrical
system from damage caused by excessive
amperage. Always use the same capacity fuse
for replacement. If the electrical system does not
function, check for a blown fuse.
If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses,
have the tractor's electrical system checked by
your Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
Relays and Switches
There are several safety switches in the electrical
system. If a function of the safety interlock
system described earlier is not functioning
properly, have the electrical system checked by
your Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
Deck Removal
Remove the mower deck from the tractor as
follows:
1. Move the tractor to a level surface,
disengage the PTO, stop the engine
place the control levers in the neutral/
parking brake engaged position.
2. Move the deck gauge wheels or rollers to
their highest setting (lowest deck setting).
3. Remove the 'V' belt from the PTO pulley,
located on the bottom of the engine, using
one of the following two methods.
WARNING! The muffler at the
rear of the tractor may be
extremely hot, and could cause
serious burns. Use extreme
caution when near the muffler.
Allow the muffler to fully cool
before removing the belt from
the PTO pulley.
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4. Releasing belt tension with the idler pulley:
a.
Charging
Time
Full Charge
90 Min.
180 Min.
280 Min.
b.
(a)
c.
d.
e.
5. Rolling the belt off the PTO pulley:
a.
b.
Using the deck lift handle, raise
the deck to the DECK REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION POSITION (a). See
Figure 4-2.
(b)
(a)
(c)
Figure 4-2
Working from the middle of the
tractor, pivot the idler bracket
and movable idler pulley
rearward away from the backside
of the 'V" belt (a) just far enough
to lift the belt up and over the
idler pulley (b). See Figure 4-3.
(b)
Figure 4-3
From beneath the rear of the
tractor, slide the belt off of the PTO
pulley on the bottom of the engine.
Lower the deck into the DECK
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
POSITION (a) using the deck lift
handle. See Figure 4-2.
Skip ahead to step 6.
Using the deck lift handle, raise
the deck to the DECK REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION POSITION (a). See
Figure 4-3.
Sitting behind the tractor facing
forward, reach beneath the
tractor to grasp the belt at the
front of the PTO pulley.
WARNING! Use caution to avoid
pinching your fingers when
rolling the belt off the PTO
pulley.
c. Pull the left side of the belt
rearward and downward while
manually turning the PTO pulley
to the right until the belt rides
out onto the edge of the lower
sheave of the pulley.
NOTE: If pulling the right side of the belt,
turn the pulley left.
d. While still holding the belt
downward, continue turning the
PTO pulley until the belt is rolled
off the pulley. Refer to Figure 4-4.
PTO Pulley
Transmission
Tube
Figure 4-4
e. Lower the deck into the DECK
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
POSITION (a) using the deck lift
handle. See Figure 4-2.
f. Move on to step 6.
6. Locate the LH and RH deck release pins (a)
on each side of the deck. Pull the release
pins outward and release the deck from the
LH and RH deck lift arms. See Figure 4-5.
(a)
Figure 4-5
7. Slide the front deck lift rod off the
hanger brackets on the front of the deck
8. Place the deck lift handle into the highest
mowing position and slide the deck out
from the right side of the tractor.
Deck Installation
Install the deck on the tractor as follows:
1. Place the deck lift handle in the highest
mowing position (b). See Figure 4-2.
2. Slide the deck under the tractor on the
right side of the tractor lining up the deck
hanger brackets and the deck lift arms.
PTO Belt