Cub Cadet 3206 Operator's Manual page 20

Battery Removal
The battery is located under the dash
panel in the frame pedestal.
To remove the battery:
• Open the tractor hood by lifting it at
the notches in the side panels.
• Remove the upper bulkhead baffle
from the front of the dash panel by
lifting upward on the baffle locking tab
on each side.
• Pull the upper end of the rubber
battery strap rearward to unhook it
from the tab on the pedestal.
• Loosen the negative battery cable
clamp and disconnect the negative
lead from the battery first; then
disconnect the positive lead from
the battery.
• Carefully lift the battery up and out
of the tractor.
Install the battery by repeating the
above steps in the reverse order.
Always connect the positive lead to
the battery before connecting the
negative lead.
Battery Maintenance
The battery is filled with battery acid
and then sealed at the factory.
However, even a "maintenance free"
battery requires some maintenance to
ensure its proper life cycle.
• 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
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.
• 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
returning to service; or every two
months, whichever comes first.
Headlight Bulb Replacement
Replace
(See Figure 18)
Socket Tab
1. After noting which wire connects
to each terminal, unplug the wire
harness leads from the headlight
socket terminals.
2. Rotate the socket assembly as
follows
reflector housing:
• Left headlight — appoximately 1/4
turn counterclockwise.
• Right headlight — approximately
1/4 turn clockwise.
the battery
3. Push the bulb inward and turn
counterclockwise to remove from
the socket.
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discharge during
Freezing Point
–71°F
–62°F
–16°F
5°F
16°F
the battery before
headlight bulbs as follows:
Terminals
Socket
Reflector Housing
Reflector Notch
Figure 18
to remove from the