Cub Cadet 7254 manual Operator’s Manual, Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

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Operator’s Manual

COMPACT TRACTOR

MODEL 7254

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 769-00001

 

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyPage Calling Service Information Table of ContentsTo the Owner Tractor Model Plate Recording Model and Serial Number InformationRops Information Plate General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesChildren Slope OperationOperating the PTO Do notService Safety Frame RopsStarting AID Safety LabelsFAN Warning Label Located on Each Side of Radiator Keep HandsPTO 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 FeaturesIgnition Switch PTO SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Steering WheelHeadlight Switch Hazard Light SwitchDifferential Lock Pedal Parking Brake LeverEngine Coolant Temperature Light Battery Indicator LightParking Brake Indicator Light PTO Indicator LightPTO Reverse Override Switch Fender Mounted Conrtols and FeaturesFuel Fill Cap PTO Selection LeverCup Holder Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift LeverHand Holds Amber Hazard LightsOperation Safety Interlock SystemRollover Protective Structure Rops Fueling the TractorStarting the Engine NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresCold Weather Starting Stopping the Engine Using Jumper Cables to Start the EngineDriving the Tractor Driving on SlopesUsing the HI/LO Range Shift Lever Using the FORWARD/REVERSE PedalStopping the Tractor Using the Hydraulic Lift Lever Using the Differential Lock PedalEngaging the PTO Using the PTO Selection LeverUsing the Hitch Plate Using the PTO Reverse Override SwitchUsing the Three Point Hitch LightingOn Demand Four Wheel Drive Tractor WeightingAdjusting the Seat AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Belt Three Point Hitch AdjustmentsCheck the TOE-IN AS Follows Adjusting Front Wheel TOE-INAdjusting Hydraulic Lift Feedback ROD Adjusting the BrakesLubrication Table MaintenanceGeneral Information 11 5 Operation to Service Intervals Be Performed Lubrication and Maintenance ChartGeneral Battery Information Accessing the Engine CompartmentBattery Maintenance Battery RemovalBattery Storage Tail Light Bulb Replacement Head Light Bulb ReplacementHazard Bulb Replacement Accessing the Fuse Center Instrument Panel Bulb ReplacementServicing Electrical System Instrument Panel FusesHazard Light Flasher Relay Main FuseChecking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level Changing TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Initial Break-In Period Filter Change Check Final Reduction Gear Case Oil Check Front Axle OilChanging Front Axle and Final Reduction Gear Case OIL Lubrication of Main Drive Shaft Maintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure RopsLubrication of FWD Drive Shaft Wheel Bolt TorqueTractor Storage Tire MaintenanceIf storing the tractor for 30 days or more Front of Engine Using a fuel stabilizerEmptying the fuel system Removing the Tractor from StorageEngine Information and Maintenance Limited Liability Cleaning the Engine Engine MaintenanceCleaning the Radiator Screen and Radiator Before servicingChanging the Engine OIL and Filter Adding Engine OILChecking Engine Coolant Level Inspection of Cooling System Hoses Changing the AIR CleanerChanging the Engine Coolant Servicing the Paper Element Servicing the Foam PrecleanerServicing the Spark Plugs Changing the Fuel FilterSpecifications General Dimensions Power Take-OffHydraulic Lift System BrakesDescription Optional Equipment and AccessoriesPage CLEVELAND, Ohio CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX