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Postby Ron » Thu Sep 02, 2004 4:47 pm

Hi All,

Has anyone know if there is dry cell battery that will work in a Cub?
(Optima,ect)

The right size as well as being 6 volt.

I know they are kind of expensive, but in the long run it would save the corroding of the battery box.

Thanks,

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Postby Bigdog » Thu Sep 02, 2004 5:16 pm

Ron, yes Optima has a battery that works great with the cub.
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Postby John *.?-!.* cub owner » Thu Sep 02, 2004 5:52 pm

Optima makes a great battery, though it is a little pricey. As I remember they are sealed battery rather than a dry cell.
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Postby Ron » Thu Sep 02, 2004 7:18 pm

Hi,

Thanks for the replies!!

You are right, it is a sealed lead acid battery.
I have found an add for a 6 volt Optima selling for $104.

They are pricey, but they are suppose to last longer than the original type.
Plus, you don't have to worry about the leaking acid.

I have a new battery box that I will carry with me to be sure it will fit.

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Postby Bigdog » Thu Sep 02, 2004 7:54 pm

Ron, if you mount yours like Bill Poor did under the operator's platform you can use your battery box for a 6-pack cooler to keep you refreshed while mowing.
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Postby Ron » Thu Sep 02, 2004 8:16 pm

Now that's an idea I haven't considered!!!


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Postby johnbron » Thu Sep 02, 2004 8:37 pm

I remember seeing that post with the Optima mounted underneath the platform. It was mounted on its side I think and was smaller in size than a group-1 6-volt standard battery. I have had an Optima in my truck for over 5 years now & I will never buy a different brand cause this one spoilt me. :)
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Postby Ron » Thu Sep 02, 2004 8:59 pm

Well, I think I may have found the reason he mounted the battery underneath the floorboard.

Looking at the Optima 6 volt battery, the dimensions are:
10" long
7.8" tall
3.5" wide

The battery box is only 9" long. :cry: :cry:
Maybe there is a different model that is shorter??

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