Cub Cadet 7252 Differential Lock Pedal, Parking Brake Lever, Choke Control Knob, Headlight Switch

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H. Differential Lock Pedal

Diff. Lock

Pedal

Symbol

Figure 6

Located at the rear of the left floor board, the differential lock pedal engages the transmission differential lock.

The differential lock is used to gain additional trac- tion when operating the tractor on wet or loose soil. When the pedal is depressed the rear wheels of the tractor are prevented from rotating independently of one another.

WARNING: When operating with the differential lock engaged, the tractor will be difficult to steer. Do not drive the tractor on roadways or at high speeds with the differential lock engaged.

NOTE: Disengagement of the differential lock is recommended prior to turning the tractor on grass or other maintained surfaces — tire damage to the turf could occur.

J. Parking Brake Lever

Parking

Brake

Symbol

Figure 7

The parking brake lever is located below the steering wheel in the dash panel. With the brake pedal fully depressed, push the parking brake lever downward and release the brake pedal to lock the parking brake.

K. Choke Control Knob

Choke

Knob

Figure 8

The choke knob controls the position of the engine choke. Pull the knob out to choke the engine; push the knob in to open the choke.

L. Hazard Light Switch

Figure 9

The hazard light switch is a rocker type switch located to the left of the steering wheel on the dash panel. Push the top of the hazard light switch downward to activate the flashing amber lights.

WARNING: Always activate the flash- ing hazard lights when operating the tractor on, or near, roadways.

M. Headlight Switch

Figure 10

The headlight switch is a rocker type switch located to the left of the steering wheel on the dash panel. Push the top of the headlight switch downward to turn on the headlights, instrument panel lights, and tail lights.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyTo the Owner Table of ContentsCalling Service Information Rops Information Plate Recording Model and Serial Number InformationTractor Model Plate General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesDo not Slope OperationChildren Operating the PTOService Safety Frame RopsKeep Hands Safety LabelsStarting AID FAN Warning Label Located on Each Side of RadiatorRoll Over Warning Label Located on RIGHT/REAR Fender Battery Warning Label Located Under HoodPTO Warning Label Located on Rear PTO Shield 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 HoldsFueling the Tractor Safety Interlock SystemOperation Rollover Protective Structure RopsCold Weather Starting NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresThrottle Handle Slow Fast PTO Switch ‘OFF’ Position Starting the EngineDriving on Slopes Using Jumper Cables to Start the EngineStopping the Engine Driving the TractorStopping the Tractor Using the FORWARD/REVERSE PedalUsing the HI/LO Range Shift Lever Hydraulic Lift Lever Using the Differential Lock PedalUsing the Hydraulic Lift Lever Engaging the PTO Using the PTO Selection LeverLighting Using the PTO Reverse Override SwitchUsing the Hitch Plate Using the Three Point HitchRear Weight Box Tractor WeightingFront Weights Weighting the Rear of the TractorThree Point Hitch Adjustments AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat BeltHEX Shaft HEX JAM NUT Adjusting Front Wheel TOE-INAdjustment Tube JAM NUTFeedback Links Rodhydraulic Lift Valve Adjusting the BrakesAdjusting Hydraulic Lift Feedback ROD API Tractor MaintenanceLubrication Table General Information11 5 Service Intervals Operation to Lubrication and Maintenance ChartGeneral Battery Information Accessing the Engine CompartmentBattery Holddown ROD Wing NUT Holddown Strap Cable Clamp Battery RemovalBattery Maintenance Battery StorageNotch Lenses Bulb Socket Screw Inner Notch Housing Outer Head Light Bulb ReplacementTail Light Bulb Replacement Hazard Bulb ReplacementInstrument Panel Fuses Instrument Panel Bulb ReplacementAccessing the Fuse Center Servicing Electrical SystemChecking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level Main FuseHazard Light Flasher Relay Transmission Drain Plug Changing TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OILHydrostatic Hydraulic System OIL Filter Initial Break-In Period Filter Change Lubrication of Drive Shaft Maintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure RopsTire Maintenance Tire Inflation ChartRemoving the Tractor from Storage Front of EngineTractor Storage Engine Information and Maintenance Limited Liability Before servicing Engine MaintenanceCleaning the Engine Cleaning the Radiator Screen and RadiatorFull Mark OIL Filter Coolant ADD Mark Reservoir Adding Engine OILChanging the Engine OIL and Filter HEX Drain Cock Engine ValveRemote Radiator CAP Filler Neck Overflow Hose Checking Engine Coolant LevelOverflow Reservoir Coolant Drain Plug Changing the AIR CleanerInspection of Cooling System Hoses Changing the Engine CoolantChanging the Fuel Filter Servicing the Foam PrecleanerServicing the Paper Element Servicing the Spark PlugsSpecifications Brakes Power Take-OffGeneral Dimensions Hydraulic Lift SystemModel Number Optional Equipment and AccessoriesDescription CLEVELAND, Ohio CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX

7252 specifications

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