Cub Cadet 769-08543 Manuel D’Utilisation

Battery posts, terminals and related 

accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash 

hands after handling.

The battery is located on the right/rear of the tractor beneath the 

seat box frame. To remove the battery:
1. 

Remove the hold down straps.

2. 

Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut securing the black 

negative battery lead to the negative battery post (marked 

NEG). Move the cable away from the negative battery post.

3. 

Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut securing the red 

positive battery lead to the positive battery post (marked 

POS).

4. 

Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor.

5. 

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. 

This will prevent sparking or possible injury from an 

electrical short caused by contacting the tractor 

body with tools being used to connect the cables. 

Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor has 

been stored for a period of time.
• 

A voltmeter or load tester should read 12.6 volts (DC) or 

higher across the battery terminals. See Figure 1-1.

12.7

100%

Full Charge

12.4

75%

90 Min.

12.2

50%

180 Min.

12.0

25%

280 Min.

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Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger at a 

MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps.

Failure to use this starting procedure 

can cause sparking, and the gases in the battery to 

explode. 

1. 

Attach the end of the red jumper cable to the positive 

terminal (+) of the charged battery.

2. 

Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the 

positive terminal (+) of the low charge battery.

3. 

Attach the end of the black jumper cable to the negative 

terminal of the charged battery.

4. 

Attach the other end of the black jumper cable to the 

frame of the unit with the low charge battery.

There is one fuse located in the wiring between the battery and 

ignition start switch. This is a standard plug-in type automotive fuse 

rated at 20 amp. Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. 

If the electrical system does not function, check for a blown fuse.
If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the tractor’s 

electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
There are several safety switches in the electrical system (PTO 

Switch, PTO Clutch, Parking Brake/Drive Control Lever Switch, Seat 

Switch and No Cut in Reverse Switch). If a function of the safety 

interlock system described earlier is not functioning properly, have 

the electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer.

The muffler at the rear of the tractor 

may be extremely hot, and could cause serious 

burns. Use extreme caution when near the muffler. 

Allow the muffler to fully cool before removing the 

belt from the PTO pulley.

Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows:
1.  Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both 

spark plug caps.

2.  Place the deck lift pedal in the lowest mowing position and 

replace the pin in front of pedal in the deck height bracket 

to secure it in place.

NOTE: There is a certain amount of spring tension due to the 

weight of the deck. When removing the lift linkage from the 

deck the tension of the springs will go from the deck to the 

deck lift pedal. Not capturing the deck lift pedal while removing 

the lift linkage from the deck will cause it to snap back.

3.  Reduce the tension on the PTO belt by moving the idler arm 

lever toward the back of the tractor, then remove the belt 

from the pulley. See Figure 1-2.