Cub Cadet 7252 manual Lubrication of Drive Shaft, Wheel Bolt Torque, Tire Maintenance

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LUBRICATION OF DRIVE SHAFT

Lubricate both ends of the drive shaft after every 50 hours of operation as follows:

•The front end of the drive shaft can be accessed from under the hood, and the rear end by removing the six screws and the center fender cover. The drive shaft can also be accessed from the underside of the tractor. NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the drive shaft to access the grease fittings.

•Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the drive shaft with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease.

WHEEL BOLT TORQUE

The front and rear wheel bolts should be retorqued after the first ten hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter, or if the wheel assembly has been removed. Using a torque wrench, retighten the bolts as follows:

Rear Wheels—In a staggered pattern, retorque the rear wheel bolts to 80 ft. lbs.

Front Wheels—In a staggered pattern, retorque the front wheel bolts to 55 ft. lbs.

MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLLOVER

PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS)

Periodically (at least every six months) visually inspect the ROPS for damage and loose fasteners. If damage is noted, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.

If an accident has occurred which may have damaged the ROPS, have the ROPS thoroughly inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer.

WARNING: To ensure the structural integrity of the ROPS to provide opera- tor protection, do not attempt to straighten or weld the ROPS. A dam- aged ROPS should be replaced.

If the ROPS is removed for any reason, make sure the proper hardware is used to reinstall it, and that the recommended torque values are applied to the fasteners.

When replacing or reinstalling the ROPS, apply Loctite® 242 to the threads of the bolts and torque the bolts to 65 to 70 ft. lbs.

TIRE MAINTENANCE

Check the tire air pressure after every 50 hours of operation or weekly. Keep the tires inflated to the recommended pressures. Improper inflation will

shorten the service life of a tire. See the tire side wall, or the Tire Inflation chart, for proper inflation pressures. Observe the following guidelines:

•Do not inflate a tire above the maximum pressure shown either on the sidewall of the tire or the Tire Inflation chart.

•Do not reinflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously under inflated. Have a qualified tire mechanic inspect and service the tire.

WARNING: Servicing tires can be dan- gerous. Whenever possible, trained personnel should service and mount tires.

If you must service the tires, observe the following safety precautions to avoid an injury or fatality:

•Make certain the rim is clean and free of rust.

•Lubricate the flanges of the rim and beads of the tire with soap solution.

•WHEN SEATING THE BEADS, NEVER INFLATE A TIRE OVER 35 PSI. If the tire beads have not seated at or before 35 PSI, allow the tire to deflate. Reposition the tire on the rim, lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges, and reinflate until seated - up to a maximum of 35 PSI. Inflating a tire with unseated beads beyond 35 PSI could break the bead or rim with sufficient explosive force to cause a serious injury.

•After the beads have seated, adjust the infla- tion pressure to the recommended operating pressure.

•Do not use a damaged rim, or attempt to repair a rim by brazing, welding, or pounding out.

•Make certain the jack used to raise the tractor has a weight capacity adequate for lifting the tractor.

•Place the tractor on a firm, level surface and position jack stands to support the raised tractor while repairing tires.

•DO NOT place any part of your body beneath the tractor or start the tractor engine while the tractor is raised off the ground with a jack.

 

TIRE INFLATION CHART

 

 

Tread

 

 

 

Inflation

Position

Type

Tire Size

 

Pressure

Front

Turf

20 x 9

-8

 

10 psi

Rear

Turf

27 x 12

-15

 

15 psi

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Operator’s ManualTable of Contents Calling Service InformationTo the Owner Recording Model and Serial Number Information Tractor Model PlateRops Information Plate Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationSlope Operation ChildrenOperating the PTO Do notSafety Frame Rops ServiceSafety Labels Starting AIDFAN Warning Label Located on Each Side of Radiator Keep HandsBattery Warning Label Located Under Hood PTO Warning Label Located on Rear PTO ShieldRoll Over Warning Label Located on RIGHT/REAR Fender Controls and Features Floorboard and Dash Panel Mounted ControlsPTO Switch Ignition SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Steering WheelHazard Light Switch Headlight SwitchDifferential Lock Pedal Parking Brake LeverBattery Indicator Light Engine Coolant Temperature LightParking Brake Indicator Light PTO Indicator LightFender Mounted Conrtols and Features PTO Reverse Override SwitchFuel Fill Cap PTO Selection LeverTransmission Hi/Lo Range Shift Lever Cup HolderHand Holds Amber Hazard LightsSafety Interlock System OperationRollover Protective Structure Rops Fueling the TractorNEW Tractor BREAK-IN Procedures Throttle Handle Slow Fast PTO Switch ‘OFF’ PositionStarting the Engine Cold Weather StartingUsing Jumper Cables to Start the Engine Stopping the EngineDriving the Tractor Driving on SlopesUsing the FORWARD/REVERSE Pedal Using the HI/LO Range Shift LeverStopping the Tractor Using the Differential Lock Pedal Using the Hydraulic Lift LeverHydraulic Lift Lever Using the PTO Selection Lever Engaging the PTOUsing the PTO Reverse Override Switch Using the Hitch PlateUsing the Three Point Hitch LightingTractor Weighting Front WeightsWeighting the Rear of the Tractor Rear Weight BoxAdjustments Adjusting the SeatAdjusting the Seat Belt Three Point Hitch AdjustmentsAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment TubeJAM NUT HEX Shaft HEX JAM NUTAdjusting the Brakes Adjusting Hydraulic Lift Feedback RODFeedback Links Rodhydraulic Lift Valve Tractor Maintenance Lubrication TableGeneral Information API11 5 Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Service Intervals Operation toAccessing the Engine Compartment General Battery InformationBattery Removal Battery MaintenanceBattery Storage Battery Holddown ROD Wing NUT Holddown Strap Cable ClampHead Light Bulb Replacement Tail Light Bulb ReplacementHazard Bulb Replacement Notch Lenses Bulb Socket Screw Inner Notch Housing OuterInstrument Panel Bulb Replacement Accessing the Fuse CenterServicing Electrical System Instrument Panel FusesMain Fuse Hazard Light Flasher RelayChecking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level Changing TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Hydrostatic Hydraulic System OIL FilterTransmission Drain Plug Initial Break-In Period Filter Change Maintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure Rops Tire MaintenanceTire Inflation Chart Lubrication of Drive ShaftFront of Engine Tractor StorageRemoving the Tractor from Storage Engine Information and Maintenance Limited Liability Engine Maintenance Cleaning the EngineCleaning the Radiator Screen and Radiator Before servicingAdding Engine OIL Changing the Engine OIL and FilterHEX Drain Cock Engine Valve Full Mark OIL Filter Coolant ADD Mark ReservoirChecking Engine Coolant Level Remote Radiator CAP Filler Neck Overflow HoseChanging the AIR Cleaner Inspection of Cooling System HosesChanging the Engine Coolant Overflow Reservoir Coolant Drain PlugServicing the Foam Precleaner Servicing the Paper ElementServicing the Spark Plugs Changing the Fuel FilterSpecifications Power Take-Off General DimensionsHydraulic Lift System BrakesOptional Equipment and Accessories DescriptionModel Number CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX CLEVELAND, Ohio

7252 specifications

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