Battery Maintenance; Headlight Bulb Replacement - Cub Cadet 3185 Operator's Manual

Battery Removal
The battery is located under the dash
panel. It can be accessed by lifting the
hood and reaching between the fire
wall and the dash panel. There is a
rubber strap holding the battery in
place.
To remove the battery:
• Free upper end of the rubber strap by
unhooking it from the frame.
• Disconnect the negative lead from
the battery first, and then disconnect
the positive lead from the battery.
Remember to keep the fasteners just
removed in a place where they will
not be lost.
• Carefully lift the battery up and out of
the tractor.

Battery Maintenance

• Check the
periodically. Keep the level to the
split rings. Use only distilled water or
a good quality drinking water. Never
add acid or any other chemicals to
the battery after initial activation.
• The battery should be checked with a
hydrometer after every 50 hours of
operation. If the specific gravity of
any cell is less than 1.235, the
battery should
Maximum charge rate is 5 amps.
• Spray the terminals and exposed
wire with a battery terminal sealer, or
coat the terminals with a thin coat of
grease or petroleum jelly, to protect
against corrosion.
• The battery should be kept clean.
Any deposits of acid should be
neutralized with baking soda and
water. Be careful not to get this
solution in the cells.
• Avoid tipping the battery. Even a
"sealed" battery will leak electrolyte
when tipped.
Battery Storage
• When storing the tractor for extended
periods, disconnect
electrolyte level
be recharged.
the battery
cables. Removing the battery from
the unit is recommended.
• All batteries
storage. Keep the exterior of the
battery clean, especially the top. A
dirty battery will discharge itself more
rapidly.
• Check the battery with a hydrometer.
The battery must be stored with a full
charge. A discharged battery will
freeze at a higher temperature.
Specific Gravity
1.265
1.250
1.200
1.150
1.100
• Recharge the battery whenever the
specific gravity is less than 1.235;
before returning to service; or every
two months, whichever comes first.

Headlight Bulb Replacement

Locking Tab
Light Bulb
Figure 17
The headlight assembly has two bulbs
one for the right and one for the left
reflector. To replace one or both
headlight bulbs:
20
discharge during
Freezing Point
–71°F
–62°F
–16°F
5°F
16°F
Wire Harness
Locking Tab