Cub Cadet 7284 manual Inspection of Cooling System Hoses, Changing the Engine Coolant

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Start the engine and allow it to run for a short period. Stop the engine.

Recheck the coolant level in the overflow reservoir and refill as needed. Reinstall the reservoir cap.

INSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSES

Check the cooling system hoses and fan belt for any cracks or deterioration after every 100 hours of operation. Check for loose hose connections. Replace any damaged hoses and tighten any loose connections. Replace a worn or damaged fan belt.

CHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANT

The engine coolant should be drained and replaced with new coolant solution yearly.

The dry capacity of the cooling system is approximately 5.5 Qts. Dilute the antifreeze with water at a 1:1 ratio to mix the coolant solution (50% antifreeze : 50% water).

Change the engine coolant as follows:

Drain the coolant when the engine is cold.

Place the tractor on a level surface and raise the tractor hood.

Slide the overflow reservoir upward and off the res- ervoir bracket to access the radiator drain plug.

Locate the radiator drain plug in the lower right rear corner of the radiator. See Figure 56.

Coolant is a toxic substance. Dispose of in an environmentally safe manner. Contact your area EPA office for proper disposal methods and recycling center locations.

Reinstall the drain plug and turn clockwise until fully tightened.

Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise to the first stop, then push downward on the cap and turn counterclockwise to remove. Refer to Figure 50.

In stages, SLOWLY pour the coolant solution into the filler neck, allowing as much air as possible to escape through the neck. Fill to the overflow flange of the filler neck.

Wait a few minutes to allow air to escape through the filler neck and refill as needed, then reinstall the radiator cap.

Fill the overflow reservoir to the "FULL" mark.

Start the engine and allow it to run for a short period. Stop the engine.

Recheck the coolant level in the overflow reservoir and refill as needed. Reinstall the reservoir cap.

CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER

Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine. Check for loose or damaged components and check the condition of the filter element. Remove any buildup of dirt and debris in the air cleaner housing.

RADIATOR DRAIN PLUG

RESERVOIR BRACKET

Replace the paper air cleaner element after every 300 hours of operation. More often if operating the tractor under extremely dusty conditions.

Check and replace the air cleaner element as follows:

Unlock the clamps to remove the air cleaner housing cover. See Figure 57.

COVER

CLAMP

Pull O utward to Unlock

Figure 56

Place a suitable container beneath the drain plug and remove the cap from the overflow reservoir.

Turn the drain plug counterclockwise to re- move. Allow as much of the old coolant as pos- sible to drain from the system.

COVER

Figure 57

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyCalling Service Information Table of ContentsTo the Owner Tractor Model Plate Recording Model and Serial Number InformationRops Information Plate General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesDo not Slope OperationChildren Operating the PTOService Safety Frame RopsFAN Warning Label Located on Each Side of Radiator Safety LabelsStarting AID Located Under Hood PTO Warning Label Located on Rear PTO Shield Battery Warning Label Located Under HoodRoll Over Warning Label Located on RIGHT/REAR Fender Floorboard and Dash Panel Mounted Controls Controls and FeaturesSteering Wheel PTO SwitchIgnition Switch Seat Adjustment LeverParking Brake Lever Hazard Light SwitchHeadlight Switch Differential Lock PedalPTO Indicator Light Battery Indicator LightEngine Coolant Temperature Light Parking Brake Indicator LightPTO Selection Lever Fender Mounted Conrtols and FeaturesPTO Reverse Override Switch Fuel Fill CapAmber Hazard Lights Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift LeverCup Holder Hand HoldsRollover Protective Structure Rops OperationFolding the Rops NEW Tractor BREAK-IN Procedures Safety Interlock SystemFueling the Tractor Stopping the Engine Using Jumper Cables to Start EngineStarting the Engine Cold Weather StartingStopping the Tractor Using the FORWARD/REVERSE PedalDriving the Tractor Driving on SlopesUsing the Differential Lock Pedal Using the HI/LO Range Shift LeverLOW Using the PTO Selection Lever Using the Hydraulic Lift LeverEngaging the PTO Lighting Using the PTO Reverse Override SwitchUsing the TOP Link Retainer Hook Hazard LightsUsing the Auxiliary Hydraulic Control Handle Using the Three Point HitchUsing the Auxiliary Hydraulic Valve Using the Hitch PlateOn Demand Four Wheel Drive Tractor WeightingThree Point Hitch Adjustments AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat BeltCheck the TOE-IN AS Follows Adjusting Front Wheel TOE-INAdjusting Hydraulic Lift Feedback ROD Adjusting the BrakesLubrication Table MaintenanceGeneral Information Chart Illustration Service Intervals Operation to Lubrication and Maintenance ChartGeneral Battery Information Accessing the Engine CompartmentBattery Storage Battery RemovalCharging the Battery Battery MaintenanceHazard Bulb Replacement Head Light Bulb ReplacementTail Light Bulb Replacement Relays Accessing the Fuse CenterServicing Electrical System Instrument Panel FusesChecking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level Hazard Light Flasher RelayChanging TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Initial Break-In Period Filter ChangeCheck Front Axle Oil Regularly Scheduled Oil Filter ChangesChanging Front Axle and Final Reduction Gear Case OIL Check Final Reduction Gear Case OilLubrication of FWD Drive Shaft Maintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure RopsTire Maintenance Lubrication of Main Drive ShaftRemoving the Tractor from Storage Tractor StorageChecking Engine OIL Level Engine MaintenanceCleaning the Engine Cleaning RADIATOR/RADIATOR ScreenChanging the Engine OIL and Filter Adding Engine OILChecking Engine Coolant Level Inspection of Cooling System Hoses Changing the AIR CleanerChanging the Engine Coolant Draining The Fuel Filter Servicing the Fuel FilterChanging The Fuel Filter Fuel Injector Nozzle Service Engine Breather ServiceSpecifications Brakes Power Take-OffGeneral Dimensions Hydraulic Lift SystemDescription Model Number Optional Equipment and AccessoriesPage Page Page CLEVELAND, Ohio CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX