Cub Cadet 3654 - Manual (Page 19)

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and water and rinse with clean water. Keep the contacts and cable
ends clean with a wire brush and make sure the connections are
tight. Coat the terminals with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
2. Battery Storage: When storing the mower for long periods of time
the following guidelines should be taken.
a.
Disconnect the battery cables from the terminals and
remove the battery.
b. Clean the battery before storing. A dirty battery will lose its
charge over time.
c. Store the battery with a full charge. A discharged battery
will freeze (refer to the table below).
d. Recharge battery when ever the specific gravity value is
less than 1.225.
3. Battery Removal
Warning:
When removing the cables from the battery follow these steps to avoid a short between
the wrench and the frame.
a. Remove the Negative (black) cable.
b. Remove the Positive (red) cable.
c. Release the hold down straps.
d. Remove the battery without tipping.
4. Installing the Battery
Note:
The battery is delivered from the factory fully charged and filled with elec-
trolyte.
a. Attach the Positive (red) cable.
Specific
Gravity Freezing
Temp (°F)
1.265 -71
1.250 -62
1.200 -16
Specific
Gravity Freezing
Temp (°F)
1.150 5
1.100 16
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