Cub Cadet 3186 User Manual

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Figure 21

Fuse

Fuses are installed to protect the
tractor’s electrical system from
damage caused by excessive
amperage.
Always use the same capacity fuse for
replacement. Refer to the
Specifications Chart. If the electrical
system does not function, check the
fuses.
To replace a fuse, note the position of
the fuse and pull the old fuse from the
electical box.
Compare the suspect fuse with Figure
22 to determine if is good or bad.

Figure 22

Install the new fuse in the position
from which the old fuse was removed.

Off-Season Storage

If the machine is to be inoperative for
a period longer than 30 days, the fol-
lowing procedures are recommended:

WARNING: Never store the
tractor with fuel in the tank
indoors or in poorly
ventilated enclosures, where
fuel fumes may reach an
open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a furnace, water
heater, clothes dryer, etc.

WARNING: Fuel left in the
fuel tank during warm
weather deteriorates and
will cause serious starting
problems.

To prevent gum deposits from forming
inside the engine’s carburetor and
causing possible malfunction of the
engine, remove all gasoline from
thefuel tank as follows:

• Towards end of the season, monitor

fuel consumption with the goal of
running the fuel tank to empty.

• Remove the fuel cap and siphon the

the bulk of the fuel into an approved
container. Then run the engine until
it starts to falter and use the choke
to keep the engine running until all
fuel in the carburetor has been
exhausted.

• Remove the spark plugs and pour

one (1) ounce of engine oil through
the spark plug holes into the
cylinders. Crank the engine several
times to distribute the oil.

• Replace the spark plugs.

• Clean the engine and the entire

tractor thoroughly.

• Lubricate all lubrication points.

• Prepare the battery for storage.

• Protect the tires and seat from

sunlight. Regularly check the tires
for proper inflation.

Relay

Open

Voltage Indicator Module

25 Amp
Fuses

Open

GOOD

BAD

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