MTD 7304 manual Accessing the Engine Compartment, General Battery Information

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ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

WARNING: If the tractor has been recently operated, engine surfaces (including the radiator) will be HOT. Allow the engine to cool before open- ing the hood, or use extreme caution to avoid burns when the hood is open.

To raise the hood, locate the latch release lever in the hood notch at the front of the tractor. Lift and hold the latch release lever while lifting the hood at the hood notch. See Figure 34.

•Fully raise the hood so that the hood prop cylinders hold the hood in the raised position.

HOOD

NOTCH

Lift Hood

LATCH

 

RELEASE

Lift Lever

LEVER

 

Figure 34

To remove the two side panels:

•Flip the tabs of the two quick release fasteners up and turn to align with the slots in the side panel. See Figure 35.

•Slip the top of the side panel over and off the quick fastener tabs.

•Lift the side panel straight upward and off of the retainer pins.

To reinstall the side panels:

•Align the two holes in the bottom of the side panel with the retainer pins and slide the panel onto the pins. See Figure 35

•Align the tabs of the quick release fasteners with the slots of the side panel and slip the panel over the tabs.

•Pull the quick fastener tabs slightly outward and rotate 1/4 turn (perpendicular to slot) to lock the side panels in place. Flip the fastener tabs down.

QUICK FASTENER

Lift

Flip up

Turn

QUICK

FASTENER

SIDE

PANEL

RETAINER

PINS

Figure 35

Close the hood by pushing downward until captured by the hood latch.

GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION

WARNING:

•Battery posts, terminals and related accesso- ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

•Battery acid must be handled with great care, as contact with it can burn and blister the skin. It is advisable to wear protective clothing (goggles, rubber gloves and apron) when working with acid.

•Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected area immediately with clean cold water. If there is any further discomfort, seek prompt medical attention.

•If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean water, then neutralize with a solution of ammonia/water or baking soda/water.

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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 OperationOperating the PTO Slope OperationChildren Do notSafety Frame Rops ServiceSafety Labels FAN Warning Label Located on Each Side of RadiatorStarting AID Located Under Hood Battery 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 ControlsSeat Adjustment Lever PTO SwitchIgnition Switch Steering WheelDifferential Lock Pedal Hazard Light SwitchHeadlight Switch Parking Brake LeverBattery Indicator Light Parking Brake Indicator LightPTO Indicator Light Tachometer Engine Coolant Temperature LightFuel Fill Cap Fender Mounted Conrtols and FeaturesPTO Reverse Override Switch PTO Selection LeverHand Holds Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift LeverCup Holder Amber Hazard LightsOperation Rollover Protective Structure RopsFolding the Rops Safety Interlock System NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresFueling the Tractor Cold Weather Starting Using Jumper Cables to Start the EngineStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineDriving on Slopes Using the FORWARD/REVERSE PedalDriving the Tractor Stopping the TractorUsing the HI/LO Range Shift Lever Using the Differential Lock PedalLOW Using the Hydraulic Lift Lever Using the PTO Selection LeverEngaging the PTO Hazard Lights Using the PTO Reverse Override SwitchUsing the TOP Link Retainer Hook LightingUsing the Auxiliary Hydraulic Valve if Equipped Using the Three Point HitchUsing the Hitch Plate Using the Auxiliary Hydraulic Control HandleTractor Weighting On Demand Four Wheel DriveAdjusting the Seat Belt AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Three Point Hitch AdjustmentsAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN Check the TOE-IN AS FollowsAdjusting the Brakes Adjusting Hydraulic Lift Feedback RODMaintenance Lubrication TableGeneral Information Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Illustration Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Service Intervals Operation toAccessing the Engine Compartment General Battery InformationBattery Removal Battery MaintenanceBattery Storage Head Light Bulb Replacement Hazard Bulb ReplacementTail Light Bulb Replacement Servicing Electrical System Instrument Panel Bulb ReplacementAccessing the Fuse Center Instrument Panel FusesMain Fuse Hazard Light Flasher RelayChecking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level Changing TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Initial Break-In Period Filter Change Check Front Axle Oil Check Final Reduction Gear Case OilChanging Front Axle and Final Reduction Gear Case OIL Lubrication of FWD Drive Shaft Maintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure RopsLubrication of Main Drive Shaft Wheel Bolt TorqueTire Maintenance Tractor StorageRemoving the Tractor from Storage Engine Information and Maintenance Daihatsu Emission Control Defects Warranty CoverageFuel Metering System Engine Maintenance Cleaning the Engine Cleaning the Radiator Screen and RadiatorChecking Engine OIL Level Adding Engine OIL Changing the Engine OIL and FilterChecking Engine Coolant Level Changing the AIR Cleaner Inspection of Cooling System HosesChanging the Engine Coolant Servicing the Fuel Filter Draining The Fuel Filter CupChanging The Fuel Filter Specifications Hydraulic Lift System Power Take-OffGeneral Dimensions BrakesOptional Equipment and Accessories Description Model NumberCUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX CLEVELAND, Ohio

7304 specifications

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