Cub Cadet 7264 manual Engine Maintenance, Before servicing, Cleaning the Engine

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Use care when servicing any component in the engine area. If the engine has recently been operated, components will be hot and could cause burns. Allow the engine to cool

before servicing.

WARNING: Before servicing the engine, place the tractor on a level surface, stop the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the key from the ignition switch.

CLEANING THE ENGINE

This tractor has a liquid-cooled engine. Air must be able to circulate freely through the fins of the radia- tor and the transmission oil cooler. Keep this area free of accumulated dirt and debris to prevent engine overheating, which could possibly cause extensive engine damage.

WARNING: Keep the muffler area clean. Before running the engine, remove all combustible debris from the muffler area.

CLEANING THE RADIATOR SCREEN AND RADIATOR

To remove the radiator screen, lift the hood and carefully lift screen by the center tab. Flush the screen with water to clean its surface. Reinsert the screen, making sure that it is in the slots of the radiator frame. See Figure 48.

RADIATOR SCREEN

RADIATOR CAP

Check the radiator and transmission cooler fins for any accumulation of debris lodged between cooling fins. Blow the debris out using compressed air directed from the fan shroud side of the radiator.

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Before each use, the oil level in the engine crankcase should be checked to see that it is filled to the correct level. During the "break in" period for the engine, closely monitor the engine oil level. The oil level should be checked hourly during the first 5 hours of operation.

Check the oil level only while the engine is stopped and the tractor is level. Clean the area around the oil level dipstick to prevent debris from entering the crankcase. See Figure 49.

If recently operated, allow the engine to cool and the oil to drain back into the oil pan.

To check the oil level, release the dipstick handle from the retaining clip, then withdraw the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert the dipstick all the way into the tube before withdrawing it for a true reading.

DIPSTICK

RETAINING

CLIP

DIPSTICK

TUBE

Figure 49

Always keep the oil level between the full and the add marks on the dipstick. See Figure 50.

Reinsert the dipstick into the dipstick tube and push firmly into the tube.

Full

Mark

Add

TRANSMISSIONRADIATORMark

OIL COOLER

Operating Range

Figure 48

Figure 50

 

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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 OperationSafety Frame Rops Keep Hands Safety LabelsSafety Labels Floorboard and Dash Panel Mounted Controls Controls and FeaturesSteering Wheel PTO SwitchIgnition Switch Seat Adjustment LeverParking Brake Lever Hazard Light SwitchHeadlight Switch Differential Lock PedalEngine Coolant Temperature Light Parking Brake Indicator LightPTO Indicator Light Tachometer Battery 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 Cold Weather Starting Using Jumper Cables to Start the EngineStarting the Engine Standing beside the tractorStopping the Tractor Using the FORWARD/REVERSE PedalDriving the Tractor Driving on SlopesUsing the Differential Lock Pedal Using the HI/LO Range Shift LeverUsing the PTO Selection Lever Using the Hydraulic Lift LeverHeadlights and Taillights Using the PTO Reverse Override SwitchEngaging the PTO LightingOn Demand Four Wheel Drive Using the Hitch PlateUsing the Three Point Hitch Hazard LightsRear Weight Box Tractor WeightingFront Weights Weighting the Rear of the TractorThree 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 BrakesGeneral Information MaintenanceLubrication and Maintenance Chart Illustration Lubrication and Maintenance Chart General Battery Information Accessing the Engine CompartmentBattery Maintenance Battery RemovalBattery Storage Tail Light Bulb Replacement Head Light Bulb ReplacementHazard Bulb Replacement Instrument Panel Fuses Instrument Panel Bulb ReplacementAccessing the Fuse Center Servicing Electrical SystemHazard 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 Wheel Bolt Torque Maintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure RopsLubrication of Main Drive Shaft Lubrication of FWD Drive ShaftTractor Storage Tire MaintenanceRemoving the Tractor from Storage Daihatsu Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Engine Information and MaintenanceIgnition System Before servicing Engine MaintenanceCleaning the Engine Cleaning the Radiator Screen and RadiatorChanging 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 Cup Servicing the Fuel FilterChanging The Fuel Filter Specifications Brakes Power Take-OffGeneral Dimensions Hydraulic Lift SystemDescription Optional Equipment and AccessoriesCLEVELAND, Ohio CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX

7264 specifications

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