Replacing Battery Pack; Storing Your Lawn Mower - Cub Cadet 997 Operator's Manual

Six-Speed
Cable Slot
Control
Arm
Figure 24
• Make sure the belt is routed inside the pulley halves
and the belt guard pin.
• Reinstall the bolt securing transmission to rear
mower housing.
• Pivot the baffle back to its original position and
secure with three hex screws removed earlier.
• Lightly lubricate the inside of the blade adapter and
reinstall the spacer, wave washer, blade adapter
assembly, and blade in the correct order.
• Tighten the hex bolt to secure the blade to torque:
450-600 in. lbs.
Replacing Rear Flap
• To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire
rod which secures it to the deck.
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

Storing Your Lawn Mower

The following steps should be taken to prepare your
lawn mower for storage.
• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described
in the lubrication instructions.
We do not recommend the use of a
IMPORTANT:
pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.
• Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
• Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending
the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck.

Replacing Battery Pack

(Model E977 only)
• Remove the battery pack from the handle panel for
replacement only. Do not separate the batteries for
any reason. Dispose of batteries properly.
• When replacing battery pack in handle panel,
battery pack must be positioned with the positive
terminal to the right side and the negative terminal
to the left side of the panel. Replacing the battery
pack incorrectly will cause serious damage. The
positive lead on the wire harness has the smaller
connector. Connect the positive lead to the positive
side of the battery pack, then connect the negative
side.
WARNING:
which may cause burns. Do not short circuit or
mutilate batteries in any way. Do not put
batteries in fire as these may burst or release
toxic materials.
In-line Fuse
(Model E977 only)
The unit is equipped with an in-line fuse. If the unit fails
to start, check the fuse inside the battery cover by
turning the end of the fuse holder and removing from
the battery cover. Replace with standard automotive 7-
1/2 amp fuse.
• Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a
poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts.
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Batteries contain sulfuric acid