A common household wall outlet can be used to recharge the battery.
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Many Cub Cadet walk-behind mowers are equipped with an electric starter. That means you simply turn a key to power up the mower's engine, rather than using a pull cord to start it. Cub Cadet models CC 550 ES, SC 500 E and CC 46 ES each has an electric starter, and each model must have its battery charged regularly for the electric starter to function. Unlike a riding mower, which has an alternator that recharges the battery while the mower operates, these walk-behind models must be plugged into an electrical outlet to recharge.
Cub Cadet recommends charging the battery on its electric-start models CC 550 ES and CC 46 ES for eight to 10 hours prior to the first use, and then eight to 10 hours after each use. If your Cub Cadet lawnmower model is equipped with an indicator light that turns on when the battery is fully charged, then stop charging the battery when the indicator light illuminates, even if it has charged for fewer than eight hours. The manufacturer warns never to charge the battery for more than 12 hours during one charging session. Store the battery fully charged for the best battery life.
The model SC 500 E is equipped with a larger battery than the CC 550 ES and CC 46 ES models. Its battery needs to be charged eight to 10 hours prior to the first use and again only just before storing the mower. Cub Cadet does not recommend charging the battery after each use; it would need to be charged during the mowing season only when the mower is not used for at least one month. If your mower has not been used for several weeks and cranks slowly when you try to start it, then stop cranking the engine, and recharge the battery before trying to start the engine again. Never charge the battery for more than 12 hours in a charging session.
Whether your Cub Cadet mower is a model CC 550 ES, SC 500 E or CC 46 ES, charge its battery by first attaching the battery charger plug to the battery then the charger's other plug to a 120-volt wall electrical outlet. When the unit has completed charging, first unplug the battery charger plug from the wall outlet then the charger's other plug from the battery to avoid damaging the battery. Cub Cadet warns against removing the battery from the electric starter housing for recharging. Remove the battery only when it needs to be replaced.
If your Cub Cadet mower won't start and you just recharged the battery, the problem could be a blown fuse. The fuse that protects the battery and electric starter is on the battery. If it appears to be burned out, replace it with a new one. If your battery won't hold a charge and the fuse is in good condition, it may be time to replace the battery. When a slow-cranking engine is turned off and on a lot during a mowing session, its battery needs to be charged more often than other mowers' batteries because each time you start the mower, the battery discharges power that must be replaced.
K., Diana. "How Often Should You Charge the Battery on a Cub Cadet Mower with an Electric Start?" Home Guides | SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/should-charge-battery-cub-cadet-mower-electric-start-100549.html. Accessed 19 April 2019.
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