Cub Cadet 7252 Adding Engine OIL, Changing the Engine OIL and Filter, HEX Drain Cock Engine Valve

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ADDING ENGINE OIL

WARNING: Never overfill the engine crankcase. The engine may overheat and/or damage may result if the crankcase is below the “ADD” mark or over the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. For best results, fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick as opposed to adding a given quantity of oil. Always check the level on the dipstick before adding more oil.

Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE in the MAINTE- NANCE SECTION of this manual to determine the proper type of oil to add to the crankcase for the conditions under which the engine will be operated.

•Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key.

•Clean the area around the oil filler cap to prevent debris from entering the crankcase. Refer to Figure 46.

•Turn the oil filler cap counterclockwise to unscrew from the right valve cover.

•SLOWLY pour oil into the crankcase until the oil level reaches the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Refer to Figure 47.

•Insert the oil fill cap into the valve cover and turn clockwise until fully tightened. Reinsert the dipstick into the dipstick tube and push firmly into the tube.

IMPORTANT: The oil fill cap and dipstick must always be installed securely in place when the engine is running. Severe engine damage could result from failure to do so.

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER

WARNING: Because the engine is run prior to draining the oil, the engine may be hot. Use caution to avoid burning yourself on engine surfaces.

The engine oil and oil filter should be changed after the first eight hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter. Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE in the MAINTENANCE SECTION of this manual for the quantity of oil needed, and to deter- mine the proper type of oil to use for the conditions under which the engine will be operated.

Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more engine impurities. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil. While the engine oil is warm, proceed as follows:

•Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key.

•Clean around the base of the oil filter, the oil filler cap, and the dipstick tube to prevent debris from entering the crankcase.

•Remove the dipstick and oil fill cap from the engine. Refer to Figure 46.

•Locate the engine drain valve on the rear of the engine (See Figure 48). Place a suitable container below the open end of the drain valve to collect the old oil.

HEX

DRAIN

COCK

ENGINE

DRAIN

VALVE

Figure 48

•Turn the valve’s hex drain cock counter- clockwise to open the valve.

•Allow the old oil to completely drain from the engine crankcase into the container below.

•Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise using an automotive type filter wrench to loosen. See Figure 49.

H

L

 

FULL MARK

OIL FILTER

COOLANT

 

ADD MARK

 

RESERVOIR

 

 

 

Figure 49

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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 PracticesChildren Slope OperationOperating the PTO Do notService Safety Frame RopsStarting AID Safety LabelsFAN Warning Label Located on Each Side of Radiator Keep HandsRoll 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 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 TractorThrottle Handle Slow Fast PTO Switch ‘OFF’ Position NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresStarting the Engine Cold Weather StartingStopping the Engine Using Jumper Cables to Start the EngineDriving the Tractor Driving on SlopesStopping 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 LeverUsing the Hitch Plate Using the PTO Reverse Override SwitchUsing the Three Point Hitch LightingFront Weights Tractor WeightingWeighting the Rear of the Tractor Rear Weight BoxAdjusting the Seat AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Belt Three Point Hitch AdjustmentsAdjustment Tube Adjusting Front Wheel TOE-INJAM NUT HEX Shaft HEX JAM NUTFeedback Links Rodhydraulic Lift Valve Adjusting the BrakesAdjusting Hydraulic Lift Feedback ROD Lubrication Table Tractor MaintenanceGeneral Information API11 5 Service Intervals Operation to Lubrication and Maintenance ChartGeneral Battery Information Accessing the Engine CompartmentBattery Maintenance Battery RemovalBattery Storage Battery Holddown ROD Wing NUT Holddown Strap Cable ClampTail Light Bulb Replacement Head Light Bulb ReplacementHazard Bulb Replacement Notch Lenses Bulb Socket Screw Inner Notch Housing OuterAccessing the Fuse Center Instrument Panel Bulb ReplacementServicing Electrical System Instrument Panel FusesChecking 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 Tire Maintenance Maintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure RopsTire Inflation Chart Lubrication of Drive ShaftRemoving the Tractor from Storage Front of EngineTractor Storage Engine Information and Maintenance Limited Liability Cleaning the Engine Engine MaintenanceCleaning the Radiator Screen and Radiator Before servicingChanging the Engine OIL and Filter Adding Engine OILHEX Drain Cock Engine Valve Full Mark OIL Filter Coolant ADD Mark ReservoirRemote Radiator CAP Filler Neck Overflow Hose Checking Engine Coolant LevelInspection of Cooling System Hoses Changing the AIR CleanerChanging the Engine Coolant Overflow Reservoir Coolant Drain PlugServicing the Paper Element Servicing the Foam PrecleanerServicing the Spark Plugs Changing the Fuel FilterSpecifications General Dimensions Power Take-OffHydraulic Lift System BrakesModel Number Optional Equipment and AccessoriesDescription CLEVELAND, Ohio CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX

7252 specifications

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