My Cub Cadet GT2550 had an old battery that would not recharge, so I ordered a new one from Cub Cadet/MTD. It was mailed to me DRY (without electrolyte). It's a "Type B" (serviceable, non-sealed) battery.
My wife took it to various local battery shops, dealers, etc. in the Spokane, Washington area, and NOBODY would fill it. They said that it's too much liability in the post-911 world. The "official" Cub Cadet dealer (Country Homes Power Equipment) wanted $40 to add the electrolyte -- that's more than the battery itself cost @ $36.29!
I found a local motorcycle shop in town that sells electrolyte (battery acid) bottles for ~$7.
I don't feel like getting ripped off, so I want to get some electrolyte and I'll add it myself. I'll follow the "official" procedures outlined here:
http://cubcadet.custhelp.com/app/ans...battery%20acid .
My question is -- what is the proper SPECIFIC GRAVITY of the Cub Cadet battery's electrolyte? Do you think that a motorcycle battery's electrolyte solution will work fine in the Cub Cadet battery? The exact Cub Cadet/MTD Item Number for the battery is 925-1707D with 300 CCAs (Cold Cranking Amps) and 25 AH (Amp-Hours) at 20hrs. Any help would be appreciated; thanks.